CHEMICAL PEELS
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So today am going to be talking about chemical peels. Chemical peels are exfoliating agents that remove the top layer of the skin by means of visible and non visible peeling to counter skin problems such as acne, spots, wrinkles, sun burns, pigmentation and etc. These can be carried out at the spa ,by an Anestheist or at home. They also come in different concentrates based on what you want.
TYPES OF CHEMICAL PEELS
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS (AHAs)
Are naturally occurring carboxylic acids such as glycolic acid from sugar cane and lactic acid from sour milk and tomato juice. They are the most mild and can be used to treat problems like dryness, acne and pigmentation. AHAs can be mixed in lotions or facial washes in a lesser concentration for daily use. Examples of fruit based AHAs include citric acid, glycolic acid, malic acid and tartaric acid.
BETA HYDROXY ACID PEELS
Are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory so they work very well with acne. They control sebum excretion, acne and remove dead skin cells. An example of BHA is salicylic acid peel.
JESSNER'S PEEL
A combo of salicylic acid, lactic acid and resorcinol as created by Dr Mx Jessner a German-American dermatologist.
PHENOL-CROTON OIL PEEL
Active ingredient is croton oil and it causes caustic exfoliating to the skin.
TRICHLOROACETIC (TCA) PEEL
One of the most effective chemical peels that exfoliates and peels deep into the skin.
FORMULA
FOR THE FACE
You need:-
Water Bicarbonate soda or witch hazel
Cotton wool or cotton pad
100ml container
Lactic acid 80% or 90%
DIRECTIONS
Mix 2 table spoons of lactic acid peel with 100mls of water. Prepare 2 tablespoons of soda or witch hazel and water as a neutraliser. Wash your face with a mild soap (dove is great). Let it dry for some minutes then apply lactic acid mixture with cotton wool in a dabbing motion. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes and wash it off with plain water then the soda water afterwads. Then wash off again with the mild soap. After that moisturise with a mild moisturiser i prefer epimax of aqueous cream and natural oils (Coconut and olive oil).
FOR THE BODY
You need :-
Aqueous cream or epimax cream
Lactic acid 80 or 90%
DIRECTIONS
Mix 4 to 6 table spoons in 100mls of aqueous cream and apply twice a day after shower for 3 to 5 days. Once peeling starts STOP and apply moisturisers and oils only. Until your skin is back to normal.
FOR THE KNEES
Mix 3 table spoons of aqueous cream into 1 table spoon of Lactic acid. Apply the mixture on your knees and then apply a moisturiser on top then occlude with a cling wrap. Do this for 3 days or until peeling starts then STOP and only apply moisturiser and occlude.
DO NOT MIX YOUR LIGHTENING CREAMS WITH LACTIC ACID. TAKE A COMPLETE BREAK FROM THEM WHEN YOU ARE USING LACTIC ACID.
PRECAUTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do they hurt when applying and when they peel?
A: No but they may sting a little upon application and when peeling starts you can barely feel a thing.
Q: How long does peeling last?
A: It depends with consistency, concentration and skin structure. TCA may vary from 5 to 10 days and other lesser concentrations may not visibly peel at all.
Q: How much are they?
A: Prices differ from brand to brand but they range between $5 to $500 for home use.
Q: Which one is the best ?
A: The all work differently so it will depend on your problem area.
UNTIL NEXT TIME, I LOVE YOU ALL AND GOOD BYE.
So today am going to be talking about chemical peels. Chemical peels are exfoliating agents that remove the top layer of the skin by means of visible and non visible peeling to counter skin problems such as acne, spots, wrinkles, sun burns, pigmentation and etc. These can be carried out at the spa ,by an Anestheist or at home. They also come in different concentrates based on what you want.
TYPES OF CHEMICAL PEELS
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS (AHAs)
Are naturally occurring carboxylic acids such as glycolic acid from sugar cane and lactic acid from sour milk and tomato juice. They are the most mild and can be used to treat problems like dryness, acne and pigmentation. AHAs can be mixed in lotions or facial washes in a lesser concentration for daily use. Examples of fruit based AHAs include citric acid, glycolic acid, malic acid and tartaric acid.
BETA HYDROXY ACID PEELS
Are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory so they work very well with acne. They control sebum excretion, acne and remove dead skin cells. An example of BHA is salicylic acid peel.
JESSNER'S PEEL
A combo of salicylic acid, lactic acid and resorcinol as created by Dr Mx Jessner a German-American dermatologist.
PHENOL-CROTON OIL PEEL
Active ingredient is croton oil and it causes caustic exfoliating to the skin.
TRICHLOROACETIC (TCA) PEEL
One of the most effective chemical peels that exfoliates and peels deep into the skin.
FORMULA
FOR THE FACE
You need:-
Water Bicarbonate soda or witch hazel
Cotton wool or cotton pad
100ml container
Lactic acid 80% or 90%
DIRECTIONS
Mix 2 table spoons of lactic acid peel with 100mls of water. Prepare 2 tablespoons of soda or witch hazel and water as a neutraliser. Wash your face with a mild soap (dove is great). Let it dry for some minutes then apply lactic acid mixture with cotton wool in a dabbing motion. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes and wash it off with plain water then the soda water afterwads. Then wash off again with the mild soap. After that moisturise with a mild moisturiser i prefer epimax of aqueous cream and natural oils (Coconut and olive oil).
FOR THE BODY
You need :-
Aqueous cream or epimax cream
Lactic acid 80 or 90%
DIRECTIONS
Mix 4 to 6 table spoons in 100mls of aqueous cream and apply twice a day after shower for 3 to 5 days. Once peeling starts STOP and apply moisturisers and oils only. Until your skin is back to normal.
FOR THE KNEES
Mix 3 table spoons of aqueous cream into 1 table spoon of Lactic acid. Apply the mixture on your knees and then apply a moisturiser on top then occlude with a cling wrap. Do this for 3 days or until peeling starts then STOP and only apply moisturiser and occlude.
DO NOT MIX YOUR LIGHTENING CREAMS WITH LACTIC ACID. TAKE A COMPLETE BREAK FROM THEM WHEN YOU ARE USING LACTIC ACID.
PRECAUTIONS
- DO NOT MIX WITH LIGHTENING LOTIONS OR ANY LOTION WITH CARBOMER
- DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR SKIN TO THE SUN BEFORE PEELING, DURING PEELING AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER
- ALWAYS APPLY SUNSCREEN
- BE VERY CAREFUL THEY BURN SKIN TISSUE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do they hurt when applying and when they peel?
A: No but they may sting a little upon application and when peeling starts you can barely feel a thing.
Q: How long does peeling last?
A: It depends with consistency, concentration and skin structure. TCA may vary from 5 to 10 days and other lesser concentrations may not visibly peel at all.
Q: How much are they?
A: Prices differ from brand to brand but they range between $5 to $500 for home use.
Q: Which one is the best ?
A: The all work differently so it will depend on your problem area.
UNTIL NEXT TIME, I LOVE YOU ALL AND GOOD BYE.
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