Doing a chemical peel at home seems to be all the rage these days. If you search thru Google, you will find so much information regarding what you can expect when you do a chemical peel.
This article is simply just to pint out a few things that you need to beware aware of when doing a chemical peel. In particular if you are doing one yourself at home
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Make sure to apply a thin layer of Ltd Barrier Cream on the mucus areas of the face (corner of mouth and nose).
- Keep lotion well away from eyes. If any part of this product does come into contact with the eye, rinse eye immediately with cold water then seek medical advice.
- Store in a cool place.
- Be aware of frosting (when the skin turns white) this is normal. It will go away a few minutes after you rinse the peel off.
- Do not have a bath or hot shower (or anything that makes the skin soft ) before doing a Chemical Peel.
- Do not do a Chemical Peel after perspiring.
- Keep some bi-carb soda nearby just in case you don’t like the feeling of the peel on your skin – or you feel it is too intense. The bi-carb soda will neutralise the peel. Just add some water to the bi-carb soda and gently use it like a cleanser to remove the peel.
- If excessive irritation seems to be taking place – rinse product off immediately with water or bi-carb soda.
- Excessive irritation includes:
- Instant redness on contact.
- Extreme discomfort.
- If you feel that your peel was too strong and you feel your irritation is too great use a one per cent hydrocortisone cream for one week only. This can be purchased over the counter at the chemist. This will have a significant benefit in decreasing inflammation and promoting healing of irritated post-peel skin.
- Not to be taken internally.
- In extreme cases:
- Transient hyper pigmentation and superficial crusting may be seen in areas of inflammatory acne.
- Patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III may experience darkening during desquamation due to increased melanin sloughing. Minor side effects include superficial crusting, edema and transient purpura in the lower eyelid areas, hypo pigmentation, transient dryness and hyper pigmentation, all which resolve quickly.
So take these great tips and enjoy your gorgeous, fresh new skin!!
