Are there any side effects of acid peels?

Fruit acid peel is a beauty treatment that aims to relieve skin problems such as acne, acne scars, dark spots, fine wrinkles and skin aging. Many people have doubts about whether fruit acid peels have any negative effects. In fact, the fruit acids used in fruit acid peels are all from plants and are used on the very shallow surface of the skin, so there are generally no side effects. Here is some information on fruit acid peels for you!

1. Main hazards

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 superficial skin resurfacing, side effects such as scarring, infection, erythema and post-inflammatory pigmentation are rare.

2. Symptoms

Fruit acid peel is a type of "superficial chemical peel" and is currently the most commonly used peel. Its indications are as follows:

(1) Acne and blackheads

(2) Superficial acne scars

(3) Dark spots and post-inflammatory pigmentation

(4) Fine wrinkles at the corners of the eyes and mouth

(5) Fine wrinkles and skin aging on the neck, chest, and arms.

Generally, people can receive acid peel treatment as long as the affected area does not have viral infections such as herpes or warts, no wounds, no surgery within a short period of time, or acute eczema.

3. Notes

After a chemical peel, it will take anywhere from a few days to a week for your skin to fully return to normal. During this period, special attention should be paid to fruit acid peel care. Experts say that since each person's situation is different, the care after fruit acid skin peeling is also different, but you must listen to the doctor's advice and do it carefully and effectively to ensure the final effect.

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.