Light Chemical Peels for Skin Whitening

Light chemical peel chemical peel treatment removes the dead and damaged upper layer of skin. The treatment encourages cell regeneration and growth. Problems like acne, chronic dry skin, uneven pigmentations and fine lines on your skin can be solved with a light chemical peel. Light chemical peels are also referred to as glycolic acid peels, alphahydroxy acids or salicylic chemical peels. Alphahydroxy acid that is found often in fruits is one of the common ingredients of light chemical peels. AHA removes the external dead layer of skin revealing fresh, smooth and healthy skin. Chemical solutions such as these enhance the production of collagen and elastin that are important constituents of healthy and youthful skin.

Light chemical peels are suitable for those who have mild skin infections or blotches and want to improve their skin without undergoing harsh treatments. As the peel exfoliates the skin layers and unblocks pores, it is also considered an effective treatment for acne problems. Before the chemical solution is applies, the skin is first cleansed gently to remove dirt and bacteria. After this is done, the solution is applied to the damaged areas. The concentration of alphahydroxy acid in the solution depends upon the patient's need.

Anesthesia is not required for this procedure but the patient is usually sedated to help the patient stay calm. During application of the peel, the patient may feel slight stinging and burning sensation, but this will reduce with the application of a soothing, neutralizing lotion. This process of chemical peel takes under an hour and usually the patient experiences zero side effects. However, you need to undergo several treatments to get the desired results.

Light chemical peels are comprised of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA). According to the skin type of the patient, the physician selects an optimal solution or sometimes a mixture to perform the treatment. Glycolic acid is one of the most popular types of alphahydroxy acid used in skin treatments. Betahydroxy Acid peels are very similar to AHA.They are both mild acids which exfoliate the upper dermis of the skin by peeling off the damaged outer layer. The only real difference is that AHA's are water-soluble while BHA's are lipid soluble. BHA helps with greasy skin and blocked pores in a better way. The various benefits of AHAs are that they smooth dry and rough skin; improve texture of skin damaged by the sun, helping to control acne. It can even be mixed with bleaching agents to correct the pigmentation problems of skin.

There are no real side effects of light chemical peels and it requires very little recovery time. You may have slightly irritated skin which will look red after a glycolic acid application but you can resume your activities soon after the treatment. Doctors usually advise patients to use gentle cleansers, moisturizing lotions and sunscreens. You must follow these instructions for pleasing results. Patients have to go through a few sessions to get better results. As the formulation for each chemical peel is usually customized according to a patient's requirement, the number of times a treatment has to be repeated and the waiting period varies.

TCA chemical peels can improve your skin lightening removes dark spots and your skin becomes clear and smoother than ever.