Aesthetic peeling is a very fashionable way of showing off the beautiful skin. It is an aesthetic medical treatment with multiple benefits that it is crucial to choose carefully.
We all know the importance of aesthetic peeling in our beauty routine: they help rid the skin of dead cells, boost cell regeneration and provide radiance. But these topical treatments have only a limited effect on skin quality, even when performed once or twice a week regularly. The aesthetic peel truly transforms the skin.
The peel is a composition of acid-based products that are applied to the face and exfoliate the superficial layers of the skin to renew it. Far from simply exfoliating the skin, this technique improves the complexion’s radiance and stimulates collagen production to fight against skin aging. The treatment can be enjoyed before the age of 30 and after the age of 50.
But if we hear a lot about this revolutionary technique to display dream skin, we are not always aware that there are different types of aesthetic peels. There are three aesthetic peels: the superficial or soft peel, the medium peel, and the deep peel, also called chemical peel. They do not all have the same effects on the skin and are not helpful at the same age. Here are some explanations.
Which aesthetic peeling should I choose for my skin?
As you may have understood, the various aesthetic peels differ from one another in the more or less intense exfoliation they provide. They, therefore, act more or less deeply in the skin. We teach you how to choose yours according to your skin problems.
Radiance, blackheads, dilated pores, acne scars: opt for a superficial peel
This gentle technique is a peel that exfoliates only the superficial layers of the epidermis. This peeling is recommended to give radiance to the complexion, stimulate the skin, improve blackheads and dilated pores, and even out the face. It is carried out with glycolic acid, a recognized exfoliant that is tolerated by the skin and will act like a scrub by fading the slight imperfections present on the skin.
Fine lines, pigment spots, sagging: do a medium peel
This type of peel, an ideal intermediary between the superficial peel and the deep peel, acts more deeply than the soft peel in the skin thanks to the trichloroacetic acid (TCA) used to perform it. It effectively targets the aging of the skin. Its action contributes to facial rejuvenation and improves the appearance of fine lines. It reduces their depth, just as it reduces the color of superficial spots because of its unifying action on the complexion. It can also help in cases of acne and dilated pores.
Deep wrinkles, sagging skin: deep peeling for a global anti-aging effect
The deep peel is carried out with an acid called phenolates down to the deepest dermis to renew and strengthen it, unlike other peels. Thanks to this, it will considerably reduce, in the long term, deep wrinkles as well as the aging of the facial skin. It is anti-aging peel par excellence because it drastically rejuvenates the face, but the after-effects are more crucial.
How often should I have an aesthetic peeling?
The peel procedure can be performed once in isolation, and it can be repeated at least once or twice a year. If you can no longer do without its effects on your skin, you should know that, depending on the peel you choose, you can have it done every two weeks to one month maximum. It takes about 28 days for the skin to regenerate, and it is not advised to exfoliate as intensely as this regularly.
For the price, count between 180€ and 300€ per session.
Professional tips for maintaining results at home
The results of a peel are not only visible at the end of the treatment. Your skin needs time to regenerate after being exfoliated. To do this, you must take a few precautions and reflexes. The first thing to know is that the skin is sensitive after a peel. It is essential to avoid the sun for a minimum of two to three weeks and all heat sources, such as the sauna or hammam. In addition, apply a sun cream SPF 50 minimum every morning to protect your fragile skin from ultraviolet rays.
To get the best results and to allow your skin to regenerate correctly during the month following your peel, don’t forget to strengthen your skin’s protective barrier by moisturizing it and drinking enough water. Adopt a healthy lifestyle and remember smoking is very harmful to the skin.