How to take care of skin after peeling

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Chemical peels are a tried and tested method for skin rejuvenation by stripping away dull skin layers to reveal a flawless, more radiant complexion. However, the success of this beauty secret is highly dependent on following the aftercare instructions recommended by the esthetician.

1. What is the skin condition after facial peel?

There are different degrees and depths of facial peels, causing different layers of skin to peel, depending on the active ingredients in the solution and the type of chemical peel that was initially selected.
In general, most medium and deep peels require an average of three to five days to re-create the new smooth and pink skin underneath. On the other hand, deep peels, such as phenol peels, which reach the deepest layers of the epidermis, require 7 to 10 days to heal, but in return provide the most satisfactory results.
Usually, of all peels, the actual flaking will only be noticeable on the third day after the treatment. However, within seconds of applying a facial peel, the person undergoing the procedure will quickly notice the following:
Facial skin will be noticeably tighter than usual Some redness may appear Around the treatment area There is a slight yellowish tint to the skin, which disappears after a few hours Feeling of itching, burning or burning in the treatment area Fading patches of skin pigmentation or hyperpigmentation All problems This problem will go away on its own as the skin recovers at its own pace. However, beauty practitioners also need to refer to the following after-care methods to make sure the results are worth it.

2. Keep hair away from face

After a chemical peel, the skin can be a bit rough and sensitive. If the hairs are constantly in contact with the skin, they can inadvertently become the cause of itching and irritation, making the body feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, it is necessary to tie the hair neatly at the back so that the hair does not cling to the face. At the same time, it is necessary to be very careful when combing, not to accidentally graze the skin of the face, which can lead to scratches. At this time, the skin is inherently very fragile, the resistance is weak and the wound can easily lead to infection.

3. Don't touch your face with your hands

Frequent or even occasional touching of the skin of the face is unacceptable behavior in the chemical skin care process.
In a word, after a facial peel, the skin layer will become dry and flaky. The habitual response is to unintentionally touch, scratch, or remove old skin with your fingers. However, this will make the skin more susceptible to the formation of lesions such as scabs and scarring.

4. Avoid contact with hot water

For the first seven days after a chemical peel, avoid soaking, showering, or washing your face with hot water.
Because the heat from the water can be too much for freshly peeled skin. This is a factor that can burn the skin or cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, the steam also causes the pores to open, which can only increase the skin's vulnerability to bacteria and infection.

5. Limit sweating

Avoid places with high temperatures such as saunas or steam rooms. Likewise, after a peel, do not exercise or perform any form of vigorous physical activity that can cause the skin to sweat a lot to balance its body temperature. This is because excessive sweating reflexes can clog pores and increase skin irritation afterward.

6. Use a gentle cleanser

Another important part of effective chemical peel skin care is choosing a gentle cleanser.
This product must ensure two tasks of being able to effectively remove debris and other impurities from the skin and at the same time being gentle on the skin, without irritating the skin, which is in recovery is very fragile. A cleanser with soothing and skin-smoothing properties can also help ease discomfort and itching during the first few weeks of peeling after a peel.

7. Don't rub or exfoliate your skin

Chemical facial peels are essentially the temporary damage to the skin's protective barrier. Therefore, the performer must not do anything extra that makes the skin vulnerable. Do not use cleansing products that contain micro-exfoliants or any ingredients known to exfoliate, as they can further irritate the skin.
In addition, it is also necessary to avoid exfoliating the face with mechanical tools such as cleaning brushes or even with face wipes when the skin is not completely healed. When you want to dry the peeling skin after washing your face, you should let it dry naturally or just pat it without rubbing.
In short, many people don't understand that aftercare after a chemical peel can have a big impact on the results you'll get. Although skin care for each person can be different. However, remember, it is important to respect the fragile skin that is peeling and all manipulations performed on the skin during this time need to be very gentle. To peel skin safely, in addition to choosing the right product to peel, we should also pay attention to skin care after peel. Proper skin care will help limit the damage and achieve the desired results.
If you are still wondering about the peel steps or a standard skin care procedure, you can refer to more information shared by doctors and dermatologists on the website of Vinmec International General Hospital.

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Reference source: mcleanclinic.com - dermalogica.com - webmd.com