Chemical Peels And Mud - The Science Behind It

Many of us choose Med Spa to try to make us look younger and more attractive. One way is through treatment of skin rejuvenation that promise to make our skin look like something new and fresh like a baby bum-bum. Chemical peels and mud treatments are among the most common - and popular - this type of treatment. But few of us really know much about them except for the cost and how long we wait to sleep with their eyes closed and / or mouth shut. What exactly is the science behind them?

All about chemical peels

Some of phenol peels are so powerful they can remove freckles.

Chemical peel, derma-peel or chemexfoliation aka, is exactly what the name says: the chemicals in the skin for its outer layer is removed, or shed, revealing a fresher, new skin unde
eath. Idea behind this treatment is that the age, the sun, stress, genetics and the environment, not to mention the many other factors combine to wreak havoc on our skin, which is most evident in the outer layer. So why not pay?

Peel the top layer of our skin away can make us look younger, fresher and younger - even if the tank is more than a little outrageous. For a fact is not all fun and games, and all the skins of all carry some risk, too. They must be performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, not an untrained technician or Med Spa geek lab holding a beaker of chemicals. While most peels are performed on the face, they can also be done on the neck and hands.

You must also comply with all aftercare instructions carefully, but also to stay away from the sun for a long time after, in accordance with good quality Sun cream on your face, avoiding the application, particular in cosmetics and perfumes, etc. Remember, too, consequences that are common to many shells, such as redness, burning and peeling, but should disappear over time.

Types of chemical peels

Three main types of chemical peels available, including ...

* Peeling light: alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are naturally acidic Peels.AHAs and, interestingly, are found in substances such as tomato juice and buttermilk. Basically, it irritates the skin so much that the skin begins to peel. Despite an AHA peel is considered the lightest of all the strips, for some reason, often cause side effects such as redness and itching, especially those containing beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Could be a good idea to try a small area of skin first and wait a few days to see how he reacts. AHA peels are the most lightweight and soft shell people with skin problems or less time or less serious skin invasive (and people who are afraid of something stronger). Types of acids used are not as strong as in other skins, fruit peels and include gycolic, lactic and uniform. Good to smooth rough skin, the light gets rid of dryness, acne and wrinkles.

Medium peel *: trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels. For medium depth peeling. The latest results for a shorter period and is much less dramatic than with a phenol peel. The concentration of the range of chemicals actual measurement of 20 to 50 percent, depending on what the doctor decides is best for your skin. The chemicals then enter all the way to the reticular dermis, which consists of loose connective tissue. Better for people with darker skin, a TCA Peel correct spots, pigmentation problems of the skin and fewer wrinkles.

* The deepest PEEL: phenol peels. Stronger in all the best for patients who have suffered the most damage to the skin, or who have pre-cancerous growths on his face. The beauty is that the improvement is seen after a single reading, and can take up to two decades. Incredible! Used carbolic acid to penetrate as deep as you can safely to the skin, eliminate deep wrinkles and help in the face regions, which are sun-damaged skin, pigmentation problems, or look better. It is interesting to note that this shell is so strong, it will also remove freckles - Remember this, if you have a body full of freckles - may be fun to see the same faces! Also, keep in mind that after the initial redness decreases because of the shell that your face is white - (! Unless you want to be a Michael Jackson impersonator, that is) no good if your skin is naturally dark