Benefits of Salicylic Peel Treatments

Here are the key benefits of salicylic acid peel treatment:

Antifungal

Salicylic acid is a key ingredient in many ointments that treat fungal infections. Salicylic acid peel can help in controlling fungal acne, which is a fungal infection.

Anti-Inflammatory

Salicylic acid controls inflammation, swelling, and redness caused due to acne.

Comedolytic

With salicylic acid application on your skin, you can clean pores and remove accumulated dead cells near hair follicles, which cause blemishes.

Desmolytic

As salicylic acid breaks down,  disrupting the cell connection and shedding connected tissues in your skin, it helps in keeping the pores clean.

Oil Production Controller

Salicylic acid controls excess sebum (natural oil in your skin) production and dead cells may clog pores and cause acne.

Skin Rejuvenator

A salicylic acid peel is well-known for melasma, sun spots, and even dark spots. As the peel gets into your skin’s superficial layer, it helps in rejuvenating and enhancing your skin.

Cell Growth Restrictor

Salicylic acid restricts cell growth due to sun damage that causes tumors in the skin.

The Treatment Process

Here are the steps involved salicylic acid peel treatment process:

Prepare for a Salicylic Peel Session

The doctor checks your acne condition and prepares a pre-peel skin care plan for a period of approximately 2 to 4 weeks. They may even suggest tretinoin during that time, which prepares your skin for the treatment and causes the least side effects.

Step-by-Step Procedure of a Salicylic Peel

The doctor will prepare your skin by washing it thoroughly before the treatment. They will put on salicylic liquid/gel on the acne-affected area. The concentration of the salicylic acid peel application ranges from 20% to 50% depending on your acne condition. The peel stays on your skin for up to 5 minutes and builds a white crystalized crust on your skin, which is also called frosting sometimes. The doctor rinses the salicylic liquid/gel off with water, gently cleanses your skin, and then applies a mild moisturizer on the treated area.

Post-Treatment Skin Care: Dos and Don’ts

Do’s

• You should wash your skin with a gentle cleanser.
•  Moisturize your skin well for the first 2 days after getting the salicylic acid peel to prevent flaking and dryness. 
•  As freshly peeled skin gets more sensitive to sun rays, apply sunscreen with SPF at
• 35+ before stepping outside in the daytime to protect your skin from harmful sun rays.

Don’ts

•  Don’t use facial masks, glycolic acid products, loofahs, and skincare products after that treatment as they may not suit your skin. Use only the after-peel products suggested by the doctor. 
• Avoid waxing your skin 1 week after the session. 
•  Don’t get dermabrasion and electrolysis post the treatment.

Duration and Frequency of Treatments

The duration of a salicylic acid peel treatment ranges from 30 to 90  minutes. Mild flaking may occur for 5 to 7 days after the treatment depending on the concentration of the peel used. You may not get the desired results with only one session of a salicylic acid peel treatment and require to get it done at an interval of 2 to 4 weeks depending on your acne condition.

What Makes Salicylic Acid Peel the Ideal Peel for Active Acne?

A salicylic acid peel can be an ideal peel for active acne as it exfoliates the outer layer of your skin and removes the dead cells. The exfoliation prevents the dead cells from clogging hair follicles and pores in your skin, which forms pimples. Salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory properties, which control oil secretion and clear dirt from pores that prevent acne. Plus, salicylic acid peel shrinks large open pores, which enhances your complexion.

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Are you looking for a peeling solution to cure your acne? Salicylic acid peel can be the best treatment. Sign up for a free consultation with our expert right away. At our clinic in Bengaluru, we will check your acne condition and perform the salicylic acid peel treatment of the required concentration to treat your concerns.