Glycolic Acid Face Peeling

Glycolic acid peel is the chemical procedure that is effective in any age. The only condition is that you must be older than 15. The glycolic acid molecule is very short so she penetrate the skin very quickly. It moisturizes it from inside. Besides, it performs antioxidant action, boosts neocollagenesis and elasticity and makes skin produce other useful elements. As the result, the skin color improves, it becomes smoother, and the tiny wrinkles can disappear completely.

What are the recommendations for glycolic acid peeling?

1. It can prepare skin to certain cosmetic procedures.

2. In case if skin has bright pigmentation or has greyish shade.

3. If there are acne or pimples.

4. The first signs of ageing appear (wrinkles, skin lays etc.)

5. Ingrown hairs are present.

6. Hyperkeratosis (thickened corneal layer of the epidermis).

If you decided to undergo this procedure, there are some things you should know about it. It has certain contraindications. The procedure is not recommended if:

1. It is spring or autumn.

2. You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

3. There are warts or aggravation of herpes.

4. There is fresh tan or long being on the sun is planned.

5. You are the type with olive skin, dark eyes and hair.

6. There are some wounds or dents in the surface planned to peel.

7. The skin is inflamed.

8. There is an individual sensitivity to any of peeling components.

9. You have couperose.

10. You have recently had hormonal or chemical therapy.

A proper preparation to procedure normally lasts two weeks. It will minimize the risk of unwanted complications. They can occur as reddening that may last up to 2 days. If the skin is sensitive, also a swell and crust may appear. Do not try to remove the crust yourself, ask your dermatologist nyc to do it. He will pick the proper moisturizers. If you do it at home without them, there is a risk of having scars afterwards. There are some simple rules that may help avoid it – not to use makeup in the day of procedure, to avoid ultraviolet radiation and moisturizing your skin all the time.