Pyruvic acid an a-keto-acid, has been recently used as a medium chemical peeling agent. Pyruvic acid has proven its efficacy for the treatment of many dermatological conditions such as acne, superficial scarring, photodamage, greasy skin, actinic keratosis, warts and pigmentary disorders.
Lactic Acid is Peeling agent that removes the superficial Dead skin layer and causes growth of new lighter glowing skin.
Chemical Peels are acids therefore should be used under the Supervision of trained cosmetologists.
Always do Patch Test when using the peel for the first time.Patch test: Apply small amount of peel
below neck or armpit, see for any redness beyond the margin of application, if seendiscontinue the
procedure. If no redness or itching continue with the procedure
Procedure:
Cleanse the skin with oil free cleanser, if using oil containing cleanser, after cleansing
whip with alcohol or spirit. oil blocks the acid therefore desired action is not achieved.
Apply Peel with brush or ear Buds, gel peels can be best applied with gloved fingers.
start applying from the forehead upto the neck, application time should not be more
than 20 seconds. keep peel for 3-7 mins depending on your skin habituality of
peeling and the peel strength.
Spray neutralizer, keep for 1 min.
wash with water., apply sunscreen and good moisturiser for 7 days twice daily.
Post Peel:
Success of the peeling depends on sunprotection and moisturising
first the skin dies so becomes black don't worry this is the skin that is going to peel of itself
There are two types of peeling microscopic that is not seen by naked eyes, and macroscopic
peeling that is visualised very well
Do not remove the skin by your self.
Don't use soap for 2-3 days, thereafter, use mild soap for 7-8 days, don't scrub too hard
Note:
If you don't get desired results doesnt mean the peel is not working it only means that your
skin is tough for the peel you are using. then its time to use stronger peels or increase the
application time of the peel in the next sitting.