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Home chemical peeling may be less expensive than a visit to a day spa or dermatologist, but the products are not without risk. Even though many of the safest ingredients are natural compounds derived from fruits and other foods, they can still cause burning, itching, irritation and redness. Here's how to look good and stay safe.
Skin imperfections can be distressing. Whether you are looking in the mirror at blackheads or wrinkles, you probably wish you could do something about them. In the vast majority of cases, there is an effective treatment that is risk-free.
You just have to know what to look for.
Below, you will see some of the more common skin blemishes and the recommended solution. In-office or home chemical peeling has been recommended for all of these things, but there are alternatives.
Age Spots
Age spots are those dark patches that people sometimes get due to excessive sun exposure. It does take a little time to get rid of them without risking irritation, but if you follow the necessary steps, your skin will be healthier in general.
The first step is to protect the area from sunlight. You don't have to stay out of the sun completely, but whenever you are outdoors, you should protect your face. A hat with a wide brim or foundation containing zinc oxide will work for that purpose.
The next step is to look for an anti-aging cream containing nut-grass root extract. The extract inhibits melanin production without causing irritation. Melanin is the pigment responsible for the dark patch. As time goes by and new skin cells are created, the new cells will contain less melanin and the patch will start to fade.
Wrinkles and Scars
The best solutions for reducing wrinkles and scars are similar to those for reducing age spots. Home chemical peeling really won't work anyway. In-office treatments may be successful, but there is a relatively long recovery period.
You'll need to take time off from work, because of the redness and bleeding.
Instead of a cream containing nut-grass root extract, you want to look for a day cream containing coenzyme Q10 and a night cream containing Shea butter. Those ingredients are known to reducing wrinkling, scarring and sun damage. It takes about three months of daily use to see the maximum benefits, but there is no recovery time.
There are many other alternatives to home chemical peeling. Deep cleansing masks are another example. It really makes sense to try the less risky solutions first.
