Facials???

Once a month is ideal.

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Posted by AndreaLMT

Once a month is ideal.

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I agree...
but i never have the time!
I go probably 1 every 3 months

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Posted by nov04LIbride

I get chemical peels every three weeks.

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what are chemical peels?

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Posted by Dani00518

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Posted by nov04LIbride

I get chemical peels every three weeks.

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what are chemical peels?

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Found on the web because I didn't know an official definition! I do it to shrink pores and make my skin more smooth and even.

Chemical peels are most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons, i.e. diminish acne scars, and in some cases, control acne, smoothing fine lines of the facial skin, and even out skin pigmentation discolorations. Peels remove the outer layer of skin allowing the collagen and dermis layers to rejuvenate. As we age, our skin sheds naturally. If the skin that is shed is not removed, it can affect the underlying areas, forming deep wrinkles and furrows in the epidermis.

Chemical peels consist of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), alphahydroxy acids (AHA) or phenol. The specific formula is adjusted to each patient's needs.

The mildest peels are the alphahydroxy acids. These are also called glycolic peels, lactic peels or fruit acid peels. Glycolic acid can be mixed with a cream as part of a daily regime for skin care. Persons with wrinkles, acne, sun damage, or pigmentation problems would benefit from glycolic peels. The AHA peel exfoliates the stratum corneum (outer most layer) of skin. The alphahydroxy acid peels can be done more frequently to get your skin to a maintenance level of every 3-6 weeks. The recovery time is minimal and often the patients can put on their makeup and resume normal activity within 24 hours. The peels may cause some redness and irritation to the skin. You may also experience some flaking and dryness.