How effective is a fruit acid peel?

Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to their image. As time changes our skin, it will gradually become aged and some fine wrinkles will grow. For this phenomenon, many people will choose some beauty projects to change their condition while choosing skin care products suitable for them. Fruit acid peeling is a beauty project that is popular with many people. This method has a relatively obvious effect on chloasma and pigmentation.

Is it effective to do a single dose of fruit acid?

The effect of a single treatment with fruit acid is not obvious, because fruit acid skin peeling utilizes the characteristics of fruit acid's small molecular weight and easy penetration. It can penetrate into the dermis, accelerate the metabolism of spot pigments, and stimulate the synthesis of collagen. However, in order to achieve visible effects, it is necessary to undergo 2-3 operations by a dermatologist in a regular hospital before there will be obvious results.

How long should I wait between each fruit acid treatment?

During the fruit acid peel treatment, the interval between each treatment is 2-4 weeks, depending on the individual skin type, and the concentration and duration of use of fruit acid are gradually increased. Generally speaking, 4-5 acid peels constitute a course of treatment. If fruit acid treatment is interrupted and treatment is resumed after more than 3 months, it is still necessary to start with a low concentration of 20%, and the interval and course of treatment should be determined based on the indications and the skin's reaction after treatment.

Dangers of fruit acid treatment

Fruit acid is a general term for a series of naturally occurring organic acids. These organic acids are weakly acidic and come from sugar cane (glycolic acid), citrus fruits (citrus acid), milk (lactic acid), lemons (citric acid), etc. "Fruit acid can promote the metabolism of the stratum corneum and also promote the extraordinary shedding of the skin's epidermis, thereby growing new skin." Because it is a very superficial skin resurfacing, there are very few side effects, such as scars, infections, erythema and post-inflammatory pigmentation.

What to look out for when taking an acid peel

1. If there is skin swelling after acid peel, please apply ice compress within 24 to 48 hours after the acid peel.

2. Within 1-7 days after the fruit acid peel, wash your face with clean water every day, pat dry with a towel (avoid rubbing the skin hard), and use ointment or nourishing cream as instructed by the doctor after washing your face (once in the morning and once in the evening) until the skin returns to normal.

3. When the skin returns to normal after about 1-7 days, you can stop using ointments or nourishing creams. You can gently use cleansing products to wash your face, but do not wipe it hard with a sponge or towel. Pat it dry gently to avoid irritating the skin. You can resume using your original fruit acid care cream, fruit acid lotion or fruit acid gel once every night.

4. Before your skin returns to normal, absolutely avoid sun exposure. To avoid pigmentation, do not use sunscreen lotion or wear a hat. To avoid forming indentations. After returning to normal, you should apply sunscreen lotion when going out. Sun protection is the most important aspect of aftercare for acid peels.

5. Slight irritation, itching, burning sensation, slight pain, tightness, peeling or slight scarring on the face. These symptoms will gradually disappear over time (about a week) until you return to normal.