Makeup may draw attention to your best features and accentuate your face contours, but if you use too much of it to cover up flaws in your skin, you can also be concealing your true beauty. The majority of skin flaws that detract from your beautiful characteristics are surface-level. Chemical peels are a useful tool for removing these flaws and exposing the fresh, clear skin underneath.
Obtain more radiant, silky, and attractive skin right now. Numerous chemical peels are available at AAYNA Clinics to address a variety of skin issues and ailments. We will assess your skin, hear your complaints, and go over your objectives and goals when you visit for a consultation. We’ll then let you know which selections are ideal for your skin type. Schedule a chemical peel consult right away if you’re ready for skin that is smoother, brighter, and more attractive.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are skin-exfoliating procedures that have potent anti-aging properties. Different grades of chemical peels are available to address a variety of skin issues, such as discolouration, big pores, uneven tone and texture, wrinkles and lines, and acne scars.
The degree to which these imperfections penetrate the skin varies depending on the intensity of the chemical peel used. Planning far in advance may be necessary if you want to renew the skin in time for a big day because the level of penetration also influences the healing process.
The Application of Chemical Peels
Three varieties of chemical peel exist:
- A light chemical peel might make little changes to your skin, but additional treatments can bring out the best in it.
- Medium chemical peels usually give off an instant smoother, fresher appearance.
- Although deep chemical peels provide noticeable results, they require more time to recuperate.
The length of your peel treatment might vary from 15 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on its severity.
Worried about experiencing pain? Although everyone’s experience is unique and comfort level is dependent on the depth of the peel, many people report tight, heated, or tingling feelings. A 5-minute soothing mask is usually placed right after the treatment to relieve any stinging pain and reduce irritation from the procedure. Here is a quick rundown of what to anticipate day-by-day from the chemical peel recovery period.
Day-by-Day Chemical Peel Process
Since each individual is unique, so too will be their healing process. Generally speaking, the healing process takes longer the deeper the peel. You should schedule a chemical peel well ahead of any important occasion because it may take several weeks for the full effects to take effect. Anticipate taking a few days off work, based on the kind of peel.
While certain medium- and deep peels might call for up to two weeks of recovery, shallow peels could just require time off on the actual day of the procedures.
- DAY 1: You’ll notice tight, dry skin. You could experience a throbbing feeling, a sunburn-like pain, or just some moderate skin irritation, depending on how deep is your peel and the sensitivity of your skin. You’ll receive information on how to lessen the discomfort. Prescription drugs and cold packs are two examples of this.
- DAYS 2-4: For a few days, your skin will still feel tight and dry. Deeper chemical peels can lead to more pain and stinging than mild peels. As the outer layers of skin start to slough, you can experience some flaking or peeling at approximately the end of the third or fourth day. Before the breaking down and peeling process starts, the deeper peels get crusty.
- DAYS 4–7: Peeling and flaking will persist. It’s common for defects or discolourations to become more apparent. As directed by your chemical peel specialist, you could start using a mild cleanser and a potent moisturising serum.
- DAYS 7–14: The peeling and flaking process for mild chemical peels should be finished in about a week. The new, healthy, soft skin will start to develop in the days that follow. Before the skin returns to its normal brightness, there may be some pinkness or discolouration that lasts for a month or more. The redness may last for up to three months after moderate or intense chemical peels, but the swelling should go away in two weeks.
How You Can Aid In The Healing Process Of The Chemical Peel
You will receive post-peel advice from your skincare professional on how to take proper care of your skin. To get the greatest benefit out of your chemical peel treatment, you must strictly adhere to these instructions.
During the healing phase following a peel, your skincare professional may suggest the following products to you:
- Steer clear of the sun.
- Don’t pick, touch, or scrape the newly healed skin to prevent permanent scarring.
- Keep your hair off your face to reduce the chance of breakouts.
- After peeling, refrain from vigorous activity for at least three days.
- Try not to perspire too much until the procedure for peeling is finished.
- To make your skin feel better, wash your face with cold water.
- Apply moisturiser sparingly, but only use products that have been recommended by a skincare expert.
- Throughout the day, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher (indoors or outdoors).
- Give up cosmetics for a couple of weeks.
- For at least two weeks following your peel, stay away from acidic skincare products including retinoids, retinoids, vitamin C items, lightening agents, loofahs, and abrasive sponges.
- Make sure your body is well hydrated.
- Keep your follow-up visits.
The longer the benefits of a chemical peel persist, the better you will take care of your skin’s condition in the hours, days, and months that follow.
Conclusion
Your skin may be safely and swiftly rejuvenated with chemical peels. Maintaining long-lasting effects and promoting healing may be achieved with proper aftercare and a nutritious skin routine. However, routines yield the best effects, and at AAYNA, four to six treatments on a customised schedule created by our aestheticians are generally enough to observe benefits.
Make an appointment for skincare suggestions tailored to your skin type, treatment consultations, or follow-ups with our skin-obsessed experts. Allow us to guide you towards skin that is beautiful and bright.
