The treatment with chemical peel, based on acids, is an excellent way to permanently end the holes in the face, which refer to acne scars.
The most suitable acid is the retinoic that can be applied to the skin of the face, neck, back and shoulders, in order to remove acne marks and scars, being a great treatment for those who have passed the adolescence phase and no longer have blackheads and active pimples, having only these small holes in the skin.
How is retinoic acid peeling done
To perform the peeling with retinoic acid against acne scars, the following steps are usually followed:
- Clean the entire area to be treated with cleansing and exfoliating lotion, rubbing the skin for 2 minutes, and removing the residues afterwards with thermal water and cotton swabs; Apply the pre-acidic tonic to control the pH of the skin, until it completely absorbs the product; Apply the acid with a fan brush in the treatment areas, which can be: face, back, shoulders, or other areas affected by acne. These should remain on the skin for a short time, ranging from a few seconds to up to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the treated skin and the depth of the scar. The acid can be removed when the skin is very hot or after 5 minutes, depending on the person's tolerance. Remove the acid from the skin and wash the face immediately with water to neutralize the acid in the skin; Apply a thick layer of mask to calm the skin, which will act between 15 and 20 minutes. You can cover the area with gauze and after the expected time, remove everything with cotton and thermal water. Apply a serum and wait until the skin absorbs it; Finish with sunscreen SPF 30 or higher.
Applications should be made once a week or every 15 days, depending on the individual's skin type. The results can be seen from the second session onwards and are progressive, but for the treatment to be done safely, the acids should only be applied by the dermatologist or physiotherapist, qualified in Acids and Dermatofunctional physiotherapy. The maximum number of applications is 15.
Daily skin care during treatment
During treatment with acids, the skin will be very sensitive and will peel, leaving the inner layer of the skin even more exposed, so the use of a good sunscreen is essential to not stain the skin. In addition, it is recommended to avoid sun exposure as much as possible, wearing sunglasses, a hat and clothes that cover the treated areas.
It is normal that, in the interval between sessions, the skin will peel and become red and whenever this happens, moisten the face with thermal water and then apply a good moisturizing cream with sunscreen. This peeling on the skin is important to promote the creation of a new layer of skin, promoting a better homogenization of the skin layers, in a way that increases the synthesis of collagen.
During the treatment it is not recommended to make homemade exfoliations, but if the skin is peeling, you should wash normally and apply moisturizer and carefully in a circular motion, you should rub a cotton pad over the treated area to remove excess skin. To keep your skin clean, wash your face with liquid soap, apply astringent lotion, moisturizer and sunscreen.
It is also not recommended to wear makeup, during the sessions so that the skin does not get even drier and even peels further.
