Glycolic Peel Therapy – For Radiant, Smooth and Youthful-Looking Appearance! | Kosmoderma

You can enjoy the goodness of glycolic acid in various ways. The market is flooded with masks, toners, and exfoliating cleansers containing this skincare heavyweight. You can have your face glowing by applying these products regularly. However, you can also undergo glycolic acid therapy for the host of skin-related benefits it offers.

Let’s now learn more about glycolic acid peel treatment, including how it works and the varied benefits it imparts.

A Note on Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is a natural acid that contains skin-exfoliating properties. It is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is sourced from cane sugar, raw grapes, and beet sugar. Because of its ability to penetrate the skin, it is widely used in skincare products to treat aging signs and other skin-linked disorders, resulting in younger-looking skin.

All About Glycolic Peel Therapy

Similar to all types of rejuvenating peels, glycolic peels treat your facial skin. These work by exfoliating the outermost layer to promote the regeneration of new facial tissues for a smooth skin texture. As such, they facilitate the removal of dirt and dead skin from the skin’s surface, making your skin shiny and glowing.

Glycolic acid is also rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help in the skin rejuvenation process. It improves the appearance of brown sunspots to even out your skin tone, too. Moreover, it unclogs the pores to address various skin concerns, such as blackheads and acne spots.

Even people with hyperpigmentation who have melasma, acne scars, and sunspots can benefit from glycolic peel therapy because it brightens and refreshes the skin.

Glycolic acid peels are also popular because of their anti-aging properties. By undergoing glycolic acid therapy regularly, you boost the production of both collagen and skin elastin. This helps to improve the appearance of your fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and other skin imperfections.

Glycolic Peels and How They Work

When you approach Kosmoderma Clinic for Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel treatment, our skin professionals will first study your medical history and conduct a comprehensive skin analysis. Thereafter, we will determine the concentration of glycolic acid needed, depending on the severity of the skin blemishes.

When you come for the treatment session, your dermatologist will first apply a gentle cleanser to wash your face. The next step entails applying an acetone solution to reduce the oiliness on the skin’s surface. In cases of deep chemical peels, you may have to apply topical numbing cream for pain relief.

Then, your doctor will apply glycolic acid with a brush, sponge, or cotton swab. As time passes by, the chemical peel gets hotter, causing a stinging sensation.

For deep chemical peels, the session lasts longer and higher concentration of glycolic acid is needed to penetrate the deeper layers of the skin.

Because of the chemical peel sitting on your skin, the dead skin starts to loosen up, aiding its removal. In the final step, your healthcare provider neutralizes the acid and washes off the dead skin.

While a deep chemical peel lasts for about 20 minutes, a light chemical peel lasts for lesser time.

Glycolic Acid Peels Treat a Host of Skin Conditions

People with varied skin concerns are advised glycolic peel therapy for a uniform skin tone and glossy skin texture. Melasma, mild photoaging, enlarged pores, wrinkles, superficial hyperpigmentation, and acne are among skin conditions that this advanced facial procedure addresses.

Glycolic Acid Peels and Their Range of Benefits

The many benefits of glycolic acid peel therapy include:

Ø  Imparts an even skin tone

Ø  Improves hyperpigmentation

Ø  Irons out fine lines and wrinkles

Ø  Restores that healthy, natural skin glow

Ø  Lightens discoloration such as age spots and acne

Ø  Unclogs pores for the removal of blackheads, whiteheads, and acne

Ø  Refines the skin tone

Pre-Treatment and Post-Care Treatment Measures

Pre-Treatment Care

Ø  If you are pregnant or nursing, avoid all chemical peel therapies, including glycolic acid peels

Ø  Do not expose your skin for 7 days before the treatment session

Ø  You are cautioned against chemical peels if you have a history of rashes or allergies

Post-Treatment Care

Ø  Do not wax facial hair for 72 hours after the procedure

Ø  Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 7 days after treatment; apply sunblock with SPF 50 or more for protection from the sun’s rays

Ø  Do not scrub your face; wash your face with mild face wash before gentle pat dry

Ø  Do not undergo other facial treatments for minimum 7 days after peel therapy

Your Takeaway

Glycolic acid peels from the skin specialists at Kosmoderma can help you get the most from your investment in this treatment. Nonetheless, on your part, you must follow all the stipulated guidelines diligently. Start your skin revitalization process by contacting our skin experts to know more about the revolutionary glycolic peel therapy today!

FAQs

1. How many glycolic acid peel treatment sessions are needed?

Although a single application provides good results, you can enjoy more benefits with a series of glycolic acid peels. The general recommendation is to undergo a series of three peels, with an interval of 3 to 4 months between each session. Subsequently, you can opt for a maintenance peel once every 3 months.

2. What to expect after a glycolic acid peel?

You will notice mild peeling and redness for 7 to 10 days after the procedure. The mild redness takes 2 to 4 weeks to wear off. Your physician will provide detailed aftercare instructions for your prompt recovery.

3. What should be the concentration of glycolic acid?

The three types of glycolic acid peels include light peel, medium peel, and deep peel. Light peels have a concentration of 20% to 30% glycolic acid. Medium peels contain 30% to 50% concentration of glycolic acid. Deep peels include 55% to 70% concentration of glycolic acid. Your dermatologist will determine which type of glycolic acid would be most suitable for you, subject to your skin condition.