Jul 08 2009
How Chemical Peels Work
Chemical peels help to improve the appearance of aging and dull skin by promoting healthy skin growth. The procedure essentially ‘injures’ the top layer of the skin with acid, stimulating the cells beneath the skin’s surface which results in rapid skin cell growth. This rapid turnover helps to ‘flush’ away old skin cells, toxins, and bacteria embedded in the skin’s surface, leaving you with a fresh and youthful looking complexion. Despite the initial burning sensation, chemical peels are relatively painless and help to jump start the natural process of cell turnover.