What are the effects of acid peels?

Fruit acid peeling is a beauty method that is popular among girls and has a very obvious effect on improving skin. Fruit acid peels generally use fruit acids with relatively high concentrations because they can promote the exfoliation of skin keratin and give the skin new vitality. Fruit acid peels require attention to post-operative care, and the skin needs some time to recover before it returns to normal. So, what exactly are the effects of fruit acid peels?

Medical effects

Fruit acid can promote the proliferation and rearrangement of collagen fibers in the dermis, increase the matrix in the dermis, make the skin smoother and more elastic, and improve scars.

Acne patients, in addition to having more active sebaceous glands, usually have a thick stratum corneum that blocks the pores and hinders the excretion of sebum, which leads to acne. While removing dead skin, fruit acid can also make the skin's oil secretion more unobstructed, so it can treat malignant acne, blackheads, etc.

Simply put, people have more delicate skin when they are young because their skin metabolism is faster. As they age, the skin metabolism slows down, and the aging stratum corneum fails to fall off in time, causing the accumulation of keratin, making the skin rough and producing wrinkles. Fruit acid can peel off some aged stratum corneum, increase skin metabolism, and make the skin finer. It also removes some dark spots and acne pigmentation. Low concentrations of fruit acid are used for maintenance, while high concentrations of fruit acid can be used for skin peeling. However, there is a chance of skin discomfort and side effects, so it should be used by a doctor for safety.

The effects of fruit acid on the skin can be divided into three aspects: epidermal effect, pigment effect and dermal effect. In terms of epidermal and pigment effects, fruit acid can avoid abnormal keratin accumulation, promote the activation and renewal of epidermal cells, reduce melanin production, and fruit acid molecules have good moisturizing ability, so it is a very good treatment for acne. Fruit acid peeling can not only accelerate the relief of acne inflammatory lesions, but also help remove acne and fade acne spots and acne scars. In terms of dermal effects, fruit acid can promote collagen production, and is also helpful for the renewal of elastic fibers and the formation of base substances. In addition, it has antioxidant properties, so it is effective in preventing skin aging and reducing fine wrinkles. However, experience shows that it is most effective in treating oily acne skin.

The effect of fruit acid on the skin varies slightly depending on its concentration. Low concentrations of fruit acid can reduce the cohesion of skin keratin and reduce the thickness of the stratum corneum, which can promote skin metabolism. The fruit acid contained in general skin care products is in a low concentration range (below 15%), which is relatively safe to use and can be purchased by consumers at their own choice.

Generally, fruit acid manufacturers will make different products for different skin types, and some people's skin may not adapt to low-concentration fruit acids. Therefore, it is still recommended to consult a specialist before use, which will have a better effect.

High concentrations of fruit acid (above 20%) have a greater effect on destroying the connections between stratum corneum cells, causing epidermal exfoliation. It can be used for chemical peels (also known as chemical microdermabrasion), which can remove some fine wrinkles and light pigmentation spots on the face. High-concentration fruit acid peels are prone to side effects and must be used by a doctor.