Facial Peels: Everything you’ve Ever Wanted to Know

I’m always sharing my experience on different face peels, from the herbal green peel to the Hollywood types and the glycolic peel; all these have been made to keep that glow popping. But, have you ever wondered what a face peel is? Well, for starters, a face peel is well-known for its ability to reveal a youthful, and glowing complexion. Unfortunately, there’re folks who view face peels as a scary stigma, mostly because some come with a lengthy downtime, where you have to stay indoors for at least 7 days or more (cue Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel).

If you’ve always wanted to have a face peel or two, I’ve put together some key details on skin peels, and how to determine if you can have them or not.

But first, what is the benefit of a face peel?

• They reduce fine lines and wrinkles
• Correct sun damage
• Diminish the appearance of scars and pigmentation
• Improve acne and acne scarring
• Enhance skin tone and texture

Are you a good candidate for a face peel?

This might come as a shocker, but all skin types can benefit from facial peels – whether you want a smoother texture or a more luminous, healthy glow, you can always achieve a better complexion than what you had before you laid your eyes on a face peel. And if you suffer from particular skin issues like acne or pigmentation, a peel can work wonders for you. What it would not work on is if you have medical skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and the like. In this case, stay away from any peel, and follow your dermatologist’s treatment course.

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Are there any side effects?

Unlike a face peel done at an aesthetic clinic, most at-home facial peels are gentle enough to use safely without any recovery time needed. You can forget the scary side effects but only if you follow the instructions to the letter. Your skin will very likely be left smooth, supple, and glowing, with a desire to show it off. But, don’t forget the high spectrum sunscreen if you plan on stepping out.

Some at-home facial peels we’re loving

DCL Multi-Action Penta Peel

The multi-action Penta peel is an innovative multi-purpose face peel developed with a blend of five acids that gently renews even the most sensitive of skins – five ways in just five minutes. Mandelic acid refines texture, as lactic acid smoothes rough spots and eases the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Phytic acid brightens and evens out the skin tone, while salicylic acid unclogs pores, and hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates. These pads also physically buff away imperfections to uncover younger, fresher-looking skin.

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G20 Radiance Peel

This is a professional-strength face peel formulated with glycolic acid for powerful anti-aging and anti-acne benefits. The pads deliver both chemical and physical exfoliation to optimize cell renewal and achieve the most intensive results – you can smooth away dry, dead cells to deeply retexturize skin and uncover a brilliant luminosity.

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Have you ever done any popular face peel? Or do you have a question about any skin peel that I’ve done? Feel free to share your sentiments in the comments below.

About the Author

Esther Lackie

Aesthetics enthusiast, in love with running; marketing and PR pro during the day, an amateur chef and wine taster behind closed doors.

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