What Happens After a Chemical Peel?

For many people looking to improve the look of their skin, a chemical peel is something that is investigated. But, what happens after a chemical peel? Before we look at what you can do, I'll provide some basic information on what happens during a peel.

You can get this procedure done in a clinic by a professional or there are some do it yourself kits available as well. The at home kits are not as potent as the professionally done procedures.

A chemical peel is applied to the face with a brush. It goes to work at removing dead skin cells so that new fresher looking skin can replace it.

By removing the dead cells and allowing new skin cells to develop, your face should look and feel more youthful a week or so after this procedure.

Keep in mind that depending on the strength of the chemical used in the peel, you could experience skin that is quite pink and sensitive for awhile. The feeling has been described as having sunburn on your face as the skin feels tight and will peel for a few days after the peel.

While the skin is peeling, apply a natural moisturizer to help prevent your skin from drying out. But what should you do afterwards? For one thing, keep applying the moisturizer. A good natural moisturizer is good after a chemical peel or at any time for that matter,.

Another thing you can do to prolong the effects of the peel is to use a good natural eye cream on a regular basis as well. This is because the skin around the eyes is the thinnest skin on your face and it shows age sooner than any other area, thus it makes sense to pay special attention to this area.

Should You Use Sunblock?

First of all, right after the peel you should be avoiding the sun because your skin will be too sensitive. However, afterwards you should be using a good sun screen to help protect your skin from the harmful UV rays. You don't want to waste the effects of the peel either.

Now, why use a natural moisturizer as opposed to a regular brand name chemical based product? Chemical based products are just not as safe as a good natural cream. You might as well follow up after the chemical peel by using an effective natural moisturizer otherwise it won't be long before your skin has reverted back to its before peel look.

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by Tara Mathews

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What to Do After A Chemical Peel

The chemical peel is an aspect in an anti-aging regimen that many people are starting to add to their portfolio of skin care products and treatments. I was fortunate enough to catch up with someone who works for the famous Dr. A.F. Kalil, founder of Kalil Medical and the Vitality Institute in South Beach, Miami, and find out more about this popular procedure.

The chemical peel is done by applying a formulated peel to your face with a brush. Once the chemicals set into the face, the peel goes to work on the skin, removing dead skin cells and making way for new, fresh, rejuvenated skin below. The peel works to remove dead skin cells from the top layer of the face and make way for new skin while also removing sun damage. Ok, that all sounds great, but how does the process go and what happens after the fact?

Basically, you are without your normal skin care products for a week after the peel. That means that none of the following products can be used at any point in time.

* wrinkle cream

* eye cream

* bleaching cream

* eye serum

* anything else that is topically applied to the treated area.

For about six-seven days after the process, the skin starts to flake off in large sheets. During this time, there is no discomfort to the skin, although people do agree that it feels tight, almost like a severe sunburn. Sunburn does not feel comfy, as I've had it quite a bit with my fair skin. Sometimes people will complain that the dead skin cells are gross, but of course this is a trade off that people have to accept when they do the procedure.

The peel in the case I examined lasted 6 days. That is, on day seven, the client did not have any more flaking of the skin or long, hanging skin sheets that bothered the people around him. Sometimes people pick at these and tear them off, but it's best to let them flake off naturally. Of course, moisturizer helps this process and this is the only skin care product that can be applied post-peel.

So, now that I observed a peel, I caught up with the famous Dr. Kalil himself and asked what can be done to maintain such a great procedure. There are several things you can do to enhance the chemical peel, such as:

* Use sunblock to stave off any future sun damage.

* Apply moisturizer on a more consistent basis.

* Use an eye cream at all times to block out the harmful elements that can damage the under eye area.

Basically a chemical peel can make you look much younger while getting rid of sun damage and even acne. However, the steps you take after the process are the most important. If you don't pay attention to what is going on with your skin, and take steps to protect it after the procedure, you may as well go right back and get another one.

The author is a skin care expert and advised people to use the best eye cream on a constant basis after doing a chemical peel.

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