What You Should Know Before Getting a Chemical Peel

There are lots of facial treatments on the market both invasive and non-invasive which you can have to improve the look and feel of your skin, but not all of them will be right for you or your skin.  Invasive procedures often have long recovery times and may not be something  you can fit into, or around your everyday life. A non invasive procedure is more likely to be easier to fit into your day and your lifestyle. 

There is so much in everyday life that can damage your skin -  from the sun's UV rays to smoke and  air pollution. Beautiful skin is something you deserve and something that can be achieved with a little bit of time, effort and money. Diet is always important as this affects your hair, nails and skin so eating a healthy and balanced diet is going to enhance and improve you from the inside out. While diet and a good facial care routine are obviously essential, your skin unfortunately ages, and as it ages can often benefit from a little bit more attention, this is when a facial procedure may be right for you. 

Not going under the knife

There are non surgical and non invasive procedures such as chemical peels which are highly affordable and which can greatly improve the look, feel and condition of your skin in a short period of time, giving you that glow and freshness you may be missing.  A chemical peel is a treatment where an acid solution (which exfoliates your skin and removes dead skin )  is used to treat and improve things that may be keeping your skin from looking and feeling its best. Chemical peels work wonders on a variety of skin complaints and are ideal for improving sun damaged skin, aging skin, rough skin and even crows feet. 

Before getting a chemical peel you will naturally have concerns, but it is to be noted that as a chemical peel is non invasive severe reactions are highly unlikely and very rare.  There are some other things you will need to consider such as what type of skin you have and what type of peel you want or need. You may require regular peels to enhance and improve results over the long term. Results will of course vary depending on your skin tone, whether you have light or fair skin and how greasy and oily your skin is. It is important that you keep these things in mind and have realistic expectations as to what results you will achieve. 

Being a non smoker instantly helps as smoking ages and drains your skin of its natural beauty and glow, so consider quitting smoking to get the most out of your treatment. Deciding what type of peel you want will depend on your skin tone and on what you are trying to improve. Whether you want a light peel or a deep peel speaking to an aesthetics specialist should be one of your first ports of call, at MyVivaa.com you will be able to speak to a highly trained and qualified skin care expert, who is able to answer any questions you may have. Getting first hand knowledge from  a professional will enable you to make the right choice for you, and ensure you get the best results possible.

After getting answers to your questions it is important to factor in treatment time and healing time, especially if you are fitting it around work, childcare or other engagements. Treatment times vary depending on which type of peel you have. As a rough guide a light peel can take as little as one day to heel up to a maximum of one week. A medium peel can take between one and two weeks to heel and a deep peel could require a healing period of up to three weeks. 

During the healing period it is important to take care and look after your skin, and to keep out of the sun as the UV rays can and will damage your treated skin. Whether you are preparing your skin for a special occasion such as a wedding or just improving your skin after a harsh winter or summer a chemical peel will rejuvenate your skin and leave you feeling fresh and healthy. As your face is the first thing that people see and remember, and bad skin can often be seen from far away, it is important to tackle any bad areas and in general take care of your skin.  A chemical peel will provide your skin with a deep clean that may be long overdue.