Home Peels

What cannot be achieved with home peels:

• It will not affect keloid scars
• Not recommended for hyperpigmentation on black, Asian
skins or olive skins.
• Will not produce a facelift
• Will not affect blood vessels
• Will not affect the size of pores on the skin

There are a variety of chemicals used in home peels; the choice depends on the depth of the penetration. So if the skin problem is superficial a mild peel would be sufficient, however if the problem is located in the dermis then a stronger more caustic chemicals are needed.

Other factors that can affect choice of peels are location the peel is going to be applied to because the skin varies in thickness across the body. The face area generally heals much more quickly with fewer side effects (hyperpigmentation, scars etc) than other parts of the body e.g the neck or the back of hands.

Home peels generally only layers of the epidermis. They usually comprise of glycolic acid (AHA) or mixed with salicylic acid (BHA). Active ingredient fall in the 20% mark, those containing 30% should be used with caution

Please remember that home peels contain acid and so should be treated with caution. It is important to follow instructions exactly – and do not leave application on “a little longer.” Neutralisations of the acid action occurs to prevent chemical burning of the skin and prevent discolouration and skin inflammation.

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