Confused by what are facial peels?, Here is all you should know

Are you thinking what facial peels are? Do these peels make a layer on your skin like a glue that you can pull off your face? Do these peels make your skin actually flake and peel off. Often, facial peels have no visible peeling effect, that is why we have combined knowledge and views from an expert anti aging specialist Dr. Ayesha Akber, Medical Director of the Midwest Anti-Aging MED Spa

Peels are yet another form of exfoliation. They remove dead skin cells essentially by the use of acids, which release the bonds between cells and dissolves dead skin. Says Ayesha Akber, MD. Unlike scrubs these, peel ingredients absorb deeper into the skin and target deep layers of skin cells

What elements do they use

Acids are a common element in facial peel. For a more natural peel we use fruit obtained acids like alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids

AHAs are gentle to skin, and naturally found like glycolic and lactic acid. The AHA peels are a great option for dry skin as it exfoliates the skin surface while keeping the skin hydrated. BHAs are slightly stronger than AHAs and penetrates deeper into the pores to clear away the dirt and pore walls. BHAs are similar to salicylic acid and are effective for oily skin Contrary to our natural peels strong and abrasive chemical peels use more powerful acids that remove skin cells deep, leaving wounds on the skin and require potential time for recovery

What are facial peel benefits?

When a dead, dull skin layer is removed by exfoliation, your skin gets benefits in several ways. Depending on the kind of peel you use, peel enhance your skin tone, leaves your skin feeling baby soft and smooth and prepares your skin for further treatments. You will feel that your skin appears rejuvenated, bright and youthful\

What are the types of facial peels? 

The facial peels are offered in three different types
1. Deep peels

As discussed above, these peels are done with strong chemicals involving acids such as carbolic acid and TCA. These acids penetrate deep down the skin in a painful manner causing second degree burn on the face. It requires months long recovery period, redness or blistering and flaking skin
2. Medium peels

A less stronger way of a deep peel, however, these also use TCAs, the medium peels still cause redness and recovery period of a couple of weeks
3. Light peels 

The natural way of facial peels yet highly effective with minimal or no recovery period
The light facial peels don not need neutralization, you can apply, leave for minutes and see the desired results. Well make sure that your skin will be totally cared for while going out in the sun, wear sunscreen, protective clothing and avoid exposure