If you have ever considered acne peels, well, maybe you would want to know that these are long tem solutions and you could typically require several chemical peels before you begin to see any noticeable improvement ...
How do acne peels work ?
Acne occurs when pores on the skin get blocked ... and this may occur due to a range of reasons - excess sebum, dirt, oils, dust and pollution may all act to block the pores. When sebum mixes with skin pigments and clogs the pores blackheads are formed.
Acne peels - or chemical peels for acne - expel clogged pores and reduce inflammation and this may work to control eruptions.
Chemical peels for acne scars
Chemical peels are also used to treat acne scars - usually mild to moderate acne scars may be treated using a variety of chemical peels, but may take several sessions before any significant improvements may be noticed.
Chemical peels work by exfoliating the outer dead skin surface, revealing a new, fresh layer of skin underneath.
Typical chemical peels used for acne
Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids ( AHAs and BHAs ) are two of the typical mild chemical formulations used for treating acne and acne scars. Salicylic acid peels are also frequently used.
There are also peels that act on deeper layers of the skin and these should preferably administered by a dermatologist.
Also, chemical peels may not be stand-alone treatments for acne and may usually be combined with other methods like micro-dermabrasion and other methods.
