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We have been
discussing
chemical peels and there are three different types of
them. In this part we discuss light chemical peels.
You can also learn about
medium strength chemical peels and
Deep chemical peels.
These are the
most common peelings and these are the chemicals used in
home peeling kits as well. The most common AHA peeling
ingredient is glycolic acid and BHA is salicylic acid. In
spas, you can expect mostly a 30% concentration and the
treatment will require at least 3 sessions for optimum
results. In doctors’ offices, the concentration can be a
lot higher and it will require fewer treatments, but
generally more than one.
These peels have almost no downtime. In some people,
redness may persist for a few days, when a high acid
concentration is used. A 30% concentration will leave the
skin irritated and red only for a few minutes or at the
most an hour or two.
They can cost from $30 in a small
spa to hundreds of
dollars in more
sophisticated spas or in doctors’ offices. |
