What is Chemical Peel? Benefits of Chemical Exfoliation

We’ve all seen our fair share of harsh scrubs and grainy exfoliators claiming to rid your skin of impurities. But the question is…do they really work? Your skin naturally becomes dull and wears out with exposure to dust and pollution. What it really needs is a deep- cleaning solution that penetrates deep into the skin and regenerates healthy skin from time to time. That is what a chemical peel is all about!

What is Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a mild concoction of healthy acids like AHAs, BHAs and PHAs that is applied to your face and washed off like a regular mask. The acids break into the inner layer of the skin and cleanse it from within. The new skin beneath the layer of dead skin is rejuvenated, glowing and supple. As chemical exfoliators quite literally take off the upper dead layer of the skin to reveal new rejuvenated skin, they are popularly known as chemical “peels”.

Benefits of Chemical Peel

       1. Unlike physical exfoliators that often contain large grainy particles that can injure your skin, chemical peels guarantee an effective and safe exfoliation.

       2. Chemical peeling removes stubborn blackheads and whiteheads on difficult areas like your nose.

       3. It reduces the appearance of acne marks, dark spots and blemishes.

       4. It can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation with prolonged regular use.

       5. It makes the skin soft and smooth. It helps to reduce texture on the skin, thus helping you inch closer to having glass skin.

       6. Chemical peeling is an absolute plus for women above the age of 30. It helps to lift wrinkles and delay other signs of ageing.

Steps of Precaution

You must prevent your skin from sun damage immediately after chemical peeling. Use ample SPF or apply at night.

Manisha Ray

A connoisseur of all things wonderful in life, Manisha is a literature major at Delhi University. She is a keen observer and a quiet thinker.

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