Which type of skin peel would suit you best?

C – Chemical Peels

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A chemical skin peel is a brilliant way to treat a number of skin conditions and doesn’t always have to mean down time. Many are so mild you could have one on your lunch break and head straight back to work. It all depends on which type you have and, happily, you’ll find several to choose from at Skin Renewal Paarl.

Alpha hydroxy acid peels

Two of the most popular exfoliating acids on the block are glycolic and lactic acids. Both acids can help create a fresher-looking, less lined and more evenly-toned complexion, but glycolic acid can also encourage your skin to produce more collagen. Still, the potency of your peel will depend on the concentration of its acid content.

For example, if you were looking for a gentle yet effective exfoliating treatment with no downtime, you could consider a NeoStratra 20% Glycolic AHA peel. It’s gentle enough for patients as young as 18 and can soften fine lines, improve mild pigmentation and help clear up the dark marks that acne breakouts sometimes leave behind.

If, however, you were dealing with wrinkles and moderate pigmentation, you’d require something more intensive, like a Simildiet Glycolic Peel. It contains 70% glycolic acid and while you’re not looking at serious downtime, your skin may flake a little within three days of the treatment.

Beta hydroxy acid peels

Another popular acid used in peels is salicylic acid, also known as beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Much like AHAs, BHA can exfoliate the surface of your skin but also penetrates deep into your pores. This makes it a perfect pick for anyone struggling with blackheads or acne. One of our most popular BHA-based peels is the Beta Peel, it makes use of 20% salicylic acid. There is some down time with a Beta peel, once can expect some redness on the day of treatment and then light flaking for 2-4 days after the treatment.

TCA peels

Another type of peel that gets fantastic results are those using trichloroacetic acid (TCA). These can penetrate deeper than glycolic acid, but we can vary the strength depending on the concentration of acid used. A very mild one can be used on several skin conditions and result in just a little temporary redness and mild flaking. A more intensive one will produce scaling, but this will slough away within five to seven days.

Because of their potential for potency, an intensive TCA peel is a good choice for anyone with more entrenched wrinkles and stubborn pigmentation.

Visit a Skin Renewal branch in Paarl

If you’d like to reap the skin rejuvenating benefits of a peels, make an appointment to see one of our Skin Renewal doctors in Paarl. They’ll be able to to assess your skin’s condition and suggest the type that would suit you best as well as how many you’d need for you to see fantastic results.