The latest rage in the world of beauty and skin care are chemical peels. Offering a variety of benefits for the skin, including the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, skin discoloration, acne scar removal, and general improvement in the skin tone, chemical peels may be performed professionally, or by means of kits that allow you to perform a chemical peel at home. The former is definitely a more expensive option than the latter, but choosing to perform a home chemical peel has its own pros and cons. Let's take a look at how you can use this new product in the market to your benefit.
Choosing Home Chemical Peel Kits
Apart from the cost, the difference between performing a chemical peel at home and having it done professionally is its effectiveness. The ingredients in the kits available for this purpose are milder, and may not provide you with the same effects as does a professional job. This however, does not mean that they are completely ineffective. A lot of people have used them and sworn by the benefits they provide. To perform a chemical peel at home, kits come with several safety precautions for their use, and provide instructions for their safe use. It is a good idea to consult a doctor before you opt for this procedure at home, who will guide you regarding the exact product to purchase, and whether or not you can expect any results from this product.
The ingredients in chemical peel kits are basically acids, and while most of them for home use are mild in nature, it is possible that you may pick up one that is slightly stronger. If these acids react negatively with your skin, they may worsen your skin condition rather than repairing it. This is why it is a good idea to speak to a doctor or a skin care expert before you choose this kit. Further, keeping your skin type in mind is important. It could be oily (and therefore, acne prone), dry, or normal. You could be light skinned or dark skinned. Based on all these, there are different types of home chemical peel kits available.
- For First Timers: The prime ingredient in this kit is lactic acid, extracted from milk. It is a mild kit that clears out the skin on the surface and does not address more deep seated problems. Those looking only for a fresh look and are new to the world of chemical peels may choose this one. Another type of kit that known as a non-enzyme kit is also suitable for this purpose. It basically peels of the surface layer of the skin, to give you a cleaner, fresher, radiant look.
- For a Slightly Stronger Effect: A kit that provides a stronger effect than the lactic acid kit, is the glycolic acid kit. While being safe for all skin types, this peel penetrates the deeper layers of the skin to cleanse and exfoliate it, and give you a refreshed look.
- For Acne Prone Skin: Those who have heavily oily and acne-prone skin, may use the Jessner's type chemical peel. This peel works to reduce the oiliness of the skin, and thereby, the acne breakouts. Designed specifically for oily skin, those with other skin types should avoid using this peel.
- For Deep Pore Cleansing: Those prone to developing whiteheads, blackheads, and acne may use the salicylic acid kit. Also formulated for oily skin, this chemical peel is slightly milder than the Jessner's type.
- For Wrinkles and Fine Lines: If you are looking to get wrinkle-free skin, along with reducing skin discoloration, you may opt for the Tricoloro Acetic Acid (TCA) kit. Unlike other chemical peels, this peel can be used by those who are dark skinned. It does not have any bleaching properties, but works as a peel to remove the layer of discoloration and have the skin appear lighter. It is also one of the best chemical peels for acne scars.
