Risks Of Chemical Peels

Ever since the dawn of time, women have used natural ingredients like lactic acid from sour milk as a sort of natural peel. The effect was so remarkable that they became popular means of achieving a radiant glow. But today we know a little more about the risks of chemical peels and that is what I want to wrirte about in this article.

The Cancer Prevention Coalition has made a statement about the risks of chemical peels. It concerns the very popular glycolic acid peel. This contains the alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) which they now say is one of the most risky cosmetic products on the skincare market today. That is quite a statement to make because there are not many organizations that come out and make such bold claims. Basically it only concerns those who use this type of peel very often because there are too many question marks about the photo carcinogenic effects. However the fact that many moisturizers and face cleansers can contain up to 13% of glycolic acid means that it is very widely used, albeit in much smaller proportions than in the chemical peels.

The problem with the risks of chemical peels is that there may be other issues as well which perhaps are more treatable but still are nevertheless troublesome to get rid of. I am referring here to possible swelling up of the epidermis, burning and rashes. Then there is the chance that spots and blisters may appear. If scarring happens, then it may well be impossible to remove this. Some women report an uneven tone and pigmentation which again is difficult to treat.

When we look at what is going on in a chemical peel, we begin to understand the issues a little better. For example, the first layer of skin is stripped away and the fresh new layer is revealed. That means all the old dead skin with all its little blemishes is suddenly gone. The problem is that the new layer is extremely delicate and is open to all sorts of infections until proper healing can take place. Of course the upside is that the skin will be forced to start making more collagen which could have a fantastic effect on your appearance.

This is the main reason why many people opt for this treatment because the results can be quite remarkable. The only problem is that the risks of chemical peels should not be ignored. Actually you can still get more radiant and smoother looking skin just by using a much safer facial mask which contains the fully bio available kaolin. This lifts all the grime and dirt away but leaves the acid mantle intact. That means that there is no risk of infection or anything nasty happening. Isn’t it time you checked this out?

Are you fully aware of the risks of chemical peels? Maybe it is time to update and to opt for softer, gentler treatments which can still give you great results when searching for the best anti aging skin care on the market today. Robert Winterson is passionate about natural skincare.