Even if your daily skincare routine keeps you fresh-faced most of the time, chances are your complexion can use a little extra TLC occasionally. So, what’s the best “reset” for tired, lackluster, or aging skin? Often, it’s a light chemical peel treatment.
As your go-to skin renewal experts in Fort Worth, Texas, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Patrick Keehan and our team offer a complete menu of cosmetic procedures and clinical skincare treatments, including custom chemical peels, at Keehan Dermatology.
A light chemical peel boosts the natural skin renewal and exfoliation process — and incorporating these superficial “lunchtime” peels into your monthly beauty regimen can keep your skin looking radiant and youthful all the time. Here’s how.
The cells that make up your body tissues and organs are in a continuous state of upkeep and regeneration. This renewal process is especially rapid — and visible — in the epidermal tissues that make up your largest and most exposed organ: your skin.
To maintain optimal function, condition, and health, your outer layer of skin (epidermis) is in an ongoing process of exfoliation and renewal: It sloughs off and replaces about 40,000 dead skin cells each day, and generates a fresh, new tissue layer every 30 days.
A chemical peel accelerates this natural exfoliation and renewal process through the careful application of a chemical solution — usually a combination of alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy acids — that penetrates your epidermis for a prescribed amount of time.
When we neutralize and remove the solution, it gently “peels,” or lifts away, damaged skin layers. A superficial peel can make dull, uneven skin look brighter, tighter, and more uniform; it can also smooth fine lines, soften rough skin texture, and shrink large pores.
Using salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or some combination of gentle skin-exfoliating agents, this minimally invasive cosmetic dermatological treatment can give you an instant skin reset in just one quick session.
But superficial chemical peels really shine over time: You can repeat these skin-supporting treatments at regular intervals to achieve your desired results.
Done once every four to six weeks as part of your monthly beauty regimen, a series of light chemical peels can help minimize, correct, or improve:
If you’re ready to reverse mild discoloration and erase fine lines as you brighten your skin and restore a healthy glow, a light peel offers an easy way to revitalize your complexion. It can also be used to refresh the skin on your neck, chest, and the backs of your hands.
A superficial peel begins with a gentle skin cleansing. Then, we brush the mild exfoliating solution across the treatment area, leaving it in place for several minutes. We watch your skin carefully to ensure we neutralize and remove the peel at precisely the right time.
A light chemical peel comes with little to no downtime. You can expect your skin to be slightly red for a day or two and it may undergo mild, brief scaling for another day or two. Apply lotion as directed until your skin is healed, followed by daily sunscreen use.
Depending on your skin needs and aesthetic goals, light chemical peel treatments may be repeated monthly — or within the range of once every three to six weeks.
When they’re a regular part of your skincare routine, superficial peels can deliver subtle skin corrections that continue to improve over time. Having a series of three to five light peels can keep your complexion looking smooth, tight, and bright for a year or longer.
Simple, effective, and easy to customize, light chemical peels can improve most common skin concerns. Ready to elevate your skincare routine? Call or click online to schedule a visit at Keehan Dermatology in Fort Worth, Texas, today.
