What Are The Biggest Benefits Of In-Clinic Chemical Peels?

Pioneers in aesthetic treatments often have an effective vantage point to see which established nonsurgical procedures work best, and which should perhaps be either modernised or consigned to history. Chemical peels are very much in the former category.

Alongside Lemon Bottle, NCTF and Endosphere therapies, all of which are at the cutting edge of nonsurgical aesthetics, chemical peels have endured for well over a century whilst still managing to refresh itself as much as it does the skin tone and texture of the countless people satisfied with the results.

To understand why, here are some of the biggest benefits people have experienced with a chemical peel, and how to know if it is the right treatment for you.

Minimises Acne Scarring

A common reason for exfoliation is to help treat acne, either in addition to or in place of the use of topical retinoids or prescription antibiotics.

Chemical peels can help increase the levels of which these treatments are absorbed, but as well as this, they can clear pores by breaking down hair follicles, reduce the production of oil on the skin and reduce inflammation.

More importantly, by gently exfoliating the top layer of the skin, they can help to reduce the appearance of acne scarring, a consequence of popping or scratching at spots due to how the skin has created fibres of collagen.

More Gentle Than Physical Exfoliation

The main comparison chemical peels get is to physical exfoliating scrubs and systems such as dermabrasion, and a significant advantage the former has to the latter is that they tend to be gentler in action when undertaken in a clinic and allow for a much faster recovery.

It is quite common for people who use home exfoliation techniques to overdo it, which can cause some of the same skin conditions that exfoliation is intended to treat.

Typically, chemical peels are undertaken less frequently, allowing for the skin to heal, but because they also use a different action controlled by an aesthetic professional, they tend to have lower recovery times than a similarly aggressive exfoliation procedure.

Smooths Skin Texture

One of the biggest reasons to exfoliate is that your skin, over time, will start to become rougher, duller and more uneven, as a layer of dead skin cells is not always removed by the skin’s natural rejuvenation processes.

A chemical peel is particularly effective in shedding that rough layer and helping to provide a much smoother and more even texture, even giving the skin more of a radiant glow in some cases, depending on the type of treatment.

It can also help to reduce or even reverse the effects of sun damage on the skin by promoting healthy skin growth and removing skin cells damaged by sun exposure.

Boosts Collagen Production

As with other forms of exfoliation, chemical peels help to stimulate and boost the natural production of collagen, the compound that keeps skin feeling firm, soft and elastic.

Whilst chemical peels cannot remove deep wrinkles, this boost in collagen can help with several common signs of ageing, including fine lines and wrinkles, by encouraging the production of healthy, supple skin in its place.