What is a chemical peel?
Basically, chemical peels help your skin do what it naturally does better. As you age, your skin cannot renew itself as well as it did before. Peels remove the top layer of damaged skin to promote the growth of new, healthy skin. which aids in increased collagen production and improves the efficacy of your current skincare routine.
“Chemical peels are a proven, safe, and effective way to renew and regenerate healthy skin,” explains David J. Goldberg, MD, a NYC-based cosmetic dermatologist. “They’re one of the best treatments to keep your skin healthy. Simply put, peels give your skin a glow and renew the skin cells we were all born with. They unclog pores and remove the dead skin cells, bringing healthy cells to the surface.”
While there are many different types of peels varying in severity. from maximum strength formulas to more gentle versions, like PCA Skin’s Sensi Peel, the process is always the same. A chemical solution is applied to your face, it tingles—sometimes stings—and then you wash it off.
Why should I get one?
“Especially as we get older,” Goldberg continues, “most of us need peels to support the cell turnover process that slows down as we age. This allows the skin to shed dead cells and bring new, fresh skin to the surface. reducing photo damage and promoting a healthier, more radiant complexion. Like any product in your regular skincare routine, you need to use it regularly to see the best results.”
How do I choose the right one?
“The milder ones only resurface the top few cells of skin. while stronger chemical peels can break down skin to a deeper level.”
TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peels, jessners, and salicylic acid peels, and peels which contain a combination of ingredients.can be found at your dermatologist’s office. They contain retinol, phenol, and many other ingredients which help enhance effects.
The deep peel contains high concentrations of trichloroacetic acid, and it’s the most powerful of the chemical peels. While it produces more dramatic results than superficial or medium peels, it also requires a longer recovery time, and the procedure takes longer.
