Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Caring For Your Skin After A Facial Chemical Peel

By Tish Bolton

Everything good in life comes at a price or trade off, if you will. It could be the indulgence at the dessert bar and its associated weight gain or the beautiful home in the suburbs and the hour-long commute that comes with it. Just because we understand that there is a cost associated with everything in life doesnt mean we cant try to negotiate.

The same can be said for chemical face peels. There are going to be side effects, even if you use the lightest chemical peels available on the market today. However, you can take steps to minimize the effects of chemical face peels on your skin.

It may seem like the most obvious thing in the world but it should be said that the person most able to help you minimize any after effect difficulties from your chemical face peel is the person performing the procedure. Your dermatologist is the person who knows your skin and the chemical compounds being used on it better than anyone. Take advantage of their advice to you about your after care and you will be way ahead of the game.

One of the most important things you can do to make your recovery period the easiest on you and your newly peeled skin is allow some time. Scheduling your chemical face peel for a period when you can spend a few days out of circulation, just taking care of your skin, will make your life much, much easier. All of the other tips will be much easier to follow.

The first thing most people do when they get home from the dermatologist office is to go in the bathroom and look in the mirror at their brand new skin. The second thing people do is touch it to feel how springy it is. Until you skin has healed, look but dont touch. Your fingers care salts, oils and dirt that can actually cause problems in the healing process of your skin. Dont risk it.

The sun can be devastating to your new skin. If you can possibly avoid it, stay completely indoors for at least the first few days. After the first few days, be sure to wear plenty of high spf sun block when venturing outdoors. A hat with a wide brim or even an umbrella is also a good idea to protect your skin while it renews itself.

There you are; four easy to follow tips to help you reduce the trade offs associated with your chemical facial peel. As long as you go into this procedure understanding that t will take a little time to heal and follow your dermatologists recommendations, you will be fine. You will look back after your facial chemical peel has healed and be glad you took the extra steps.

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