How You Can Do Medical Grade Peelings at Home By Sarah Martin At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Not so long ago, if you had an acne problem for which nothing worked, the only other solution was to have a skin peel by a dermatologist. Now you can do your own medical grade peelings in the comfort of your home. Of these, TCA is the most recommended facial peel on the market.

TCA stands for Tricholoracetic Acid, which is a non-toxic chemical that has been safely used in such treatments for the past three decades. This is a deep peel that will remove acne scars from the skin, leaving it fresh and smooth, similar to an acne care system (http://www.vfhcinc.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27).

Acne is not the only skin condition that you can treat with medical grade peelings of this nature. You can also benefit from this home skin treatment if you have wrinkles on your face, age spots, blackheads, skin damage caused by exposure to the sun or if your complexion is dull and you want to freshen it up. Through the peel, you will be able to unclog the deep pores of your skin so that you will have a clear complexion and lighten your skin to make you look years younger.

Before you undertake any medical grade peelings on your own, you should consult with your physician. This is especially true if you are taking any medications. Acutane, for example, is one medication that you should not take just before and just after you do a skin peel. It is also important not to use any exfoliating products for a few weeks before you plan the peel and you should stay out of the sun. This is also true of using a tanning salon.

There are two strengths in medical grade peelings (http://www.vfhcinc.com/procedures.html) that you can use at home, depending on your skin condition. You should choose the stronger peel if you have deep acne scars and wrinkles. the lighter formula has been diluted to be gentler on your skin and still give you the treatment you desire. The products come with detailed instructions that you must follow exactly as indicated.

Use a cotton swab to apply the lotion of medical grade peelings. Leave this on your face for two to four minutes and then rinse your face with lukewarm water to remove the lotion. Just splashing your face with the water and rubbing it with your hands is sufficient. You should never use a facecloth in the rinse process of the skin peel.

You will feel a tingling sensation when you apply the peel, but this will disappear once you rinse it off. If, after you do complete the rinse, you still feel a bit of discomfort, you can apply ice or cold clothes to your face. Your face will also look red, as if you have had a sunburn, but the redness will fade away in a few days.

Use only a mild cleanser when washing your face in the days just after medical grade peelings without the use of a facecloth. Use an oil free moisturizer and do not use any exfoliating products for at least a week. Be extra careful when you go outdoors to try to keep your face from sun exposure as much as possible.

A wide brimmed hat will help keep the sun off your face. You shouldn’t apply makeup for at least a week and try to use makeup containing natural ingredients rather than harsh chemicals. Drinking plenty of water will also be beneficial for your skin and help to replenish the moisture.

Once you do a medical grade peeling, you should wait four weeks before you do another one.

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