What is an acid peel?

The so-called fruit acid peel is actually using fruit acid to care for the skin. Through high concentrations of fruit acid, the stratum corneum of the skin can be exfoliated, which can promote the shedding of the old stratum corneum, accelerate skin metabolism, and promote the renewal of the upper epidermal cells, which helps to increase the elastic fibers in the dermis. The advantage of doing this is that it has a good therapeutic effect on shallow acne and helps to improve enlarged skin pores. Generally, fruit acid peel requires multiple treatments to remove acne. Its advantage is that the side effects are relatively low, and it is safe and effective. When performing fruit acid peels, you should be aware of some precautions. If skin swelling occurs, you can use ice compresses to prevent it.

Skin change process

1. A skin test should be done before fruit acid peeling.

2. After washing the affected area with a special cleanser, the doctor will apply high-concentration glycolic acid (20% to 70%) in the order of forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. After a few minutes, spray neutralizing solution to terminate the effect of glycolic acid, then apply ice to relieve pain and redness, and then apply nourishing cream.

3. During the treatment, the patient will feel some tingling, and will also experience slight redness and pain within two days after treatment. If there is a scab, it will fall off on its own within seven days and must not be picked off. It is still effective even if there is no peeling after treatment. Generally speaking, about eight to ten peels are needed to achieve the best results. Each peel is done two to four weeks apart, and the concentration and duration of use of fruit acid will gradually increase.

Precautions

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.