Chemical peels can be an option for overall aesthetic improvement of the skin. It is a treatment for the improvement of melasma/photo damage, fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture, tone, pore size, and acne prone skin.
First step of a chemical peel treatment is cleansing of the skin to prep the skin. This step ensures all make up is removed from face. After this step, the acids are applied to the skin, with the focus on problem areas. These are applied in layers and left on skin to penetrate. This may sting. The last step is neutralization of the acid.
Chemical peels will lead to resurfacing of the skin, leadng to a glow and added freshness to face as it fundamentally changes undersurface of skin with deposition of collagen, leading to shrinking of pores, minimized sebum production. It will also help to soften of old acne scars.
The esthetician will apply sunscreen and will advise the client to avoid sun exposure and this can promote sun burn. Some clients will notice fine peeling of skin or mild redness.