Salicylic Peels

The Benefits Of Salicylic Peels

Chemical peels are often the procedure of choice for those who suffer from acne, or simply want to reverse the effects of aging on their skin. Rather than go through a series of shots like Botox, many people would rather do a one-time application of salicylic peels, tea peels or a glycolic peel, where the end result is fresh and healthy looking new skin within a matter of days.

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How do Chemical Peels Work?

All chemical peels work by burning off the topmost layer of skin cells. Over the next few days, the dead skin will flake off, revealing fresh and healthy skin underneath. This effect occurs naturally, every time we wash our faces the dead cells flake away, but we just do not notice it happening. All a chemical peel does is jumpstart the process.

Who Should Get a Chemical Peel?

The most likely candidates that could benefit from chemical peels are acne sufferers and those who wish to reverse the signs of aging from their faces. Acne sufferers, in particular, would benefit best from salicylic peels, because the solution will actually draw out underlying fats and dirt from the pores as it works.

Those wishing to reverse the signs of aging can use chemical peels to quickly reduce lines and wrinkles from their skin, as well as repairing the damage done to their skin by exposure to the sun’s rays. Chemical peels have also been known to reduce the appearance of age spots and scars. With a glycolic peel, it can also be used on other parts of the body with minimal side effects.

What Makes a Salicylic Peel Different?

Most chemical peels are mild in nature, and can even be used at home. Some people will experience inflammation or irritation of the skin afterwards, but it usually goes away within a day. With a salicylic peel, however, the concentration of the formula used is far less than other standard peels, usually between 20 and 30% percent. Its chemical makeup is similar to that of aspirin, and helps to reduce the effects of inflammation during use.

Salicylic peels are perfect for those who have excessively oily skin and suffer from acne outbreaks. Its nature also makes it fat soluble, and helps to bind it to dirt and other debris that can clog your pores, and as it burns through that first layer of skin, it also pulls all of those blockers out, leaving behind clear and open pores. The healthy new skin left behind after the old flakes away is more shiny and fresh because of its pore deep cleansing effect.