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 Nowadays, skin
problems seem to be something indecent and obsolete considering the abundance
of various skin care products and procedures. Body peels have long been used to
fight a variety of skin problems, acne and inflammations as well as to battle
the first signs of aging. Excuses about the skin allergies or hypersensitivity are
no longer accepted ever since spas began to offer mandelic acid peel procedure.
Mandelic
acid peel is the peel with mandelic acid. Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxyl
acid (AHA) extracted from bitter almonds that has been studied as a treatment for
common skin problems such as photoaging, acne and melasma, with additional
focus on use of a pre- and post-laser treatment. The molecular size of mandelic
acid is smaller than any other aromatioc AHA, making it the most effective in
skin care products and low-invasive cosmetic procedures.
Mandelic
acid works on two levels: as a gentle exfoliant and an antibacterial agent. It
has been clinically proven to eliminate hyperpigmentation in the skin, such as
melasma, as well as acne, oily skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Mandelic acid
makes an effective chemical peel which is recommended for a number of skin conditions
which can not otherwise treated. Moreover, it is less irritating than a
glycolic peel at identical concentrations with very similar results. In this
case, mandelic acid will be a true blessing which cleanses, heals, rejuvenates
and refreshers your skin without any serious side effects
Another
great advantage of the mandelic acid peel compared to other chemical peels is a
very low risk of post-peel hyperpigmentation, especially after a tanning
session of any duration. Mandelic acid peel is so delicate that it is recommended
as a pre-laser procedure. If you're planning to undergo a laser or mechanical peel,
or painful chemical peel, then you can get a course of mandelic acid peels. It will
prepare the skin by eliminating the risk of inflammation and adverse effects which
otherwise may arise after the more invasive procedure which is to follow.
One of the remarkable
features of mandelic acid peel is its high effectiveness in acne and oily skin
treatment, in other words, in the treatment of skin inflammation associated
with clogged pores. In this case, the effectiveness of mandelic acid peel is ensured
by the comprehensive approach to the problem. First, mandelic acid has a pronounced
keratolytic effect as it softens the skin, purging it of dead skin cells which
can lead to wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and acne, among other conditions. Antibacterial
properties of the mandelic acid ensure the elimination of the inflammation; in
addition, it reduces sebum production. If the patient has sensitive problem skin,
prone to inflammation and barely tolerant to any treatment, the mandelic acid peel
is the best choice.
Freckled
and dark complexions will also benefit from the mandelic acid peel. Since
mandelic acid is absorbed at a slower rate than many other ingredients, it does
not disrupt the melanin in the skin. Mandelic acid is also one of the few
ingredients for acne treatment that can be used on pimples as well as on acne
cysts.
The mandelic
acid peel course usually includes 5 to 8 procedures, which should be performed at
7-10 day interval. The contraindications to the mandelic acid peel procedure are
limited to individual intolerance to mandelic acid, skin lesions, severe
inflammation, and herpes. The side effects of mandelic acid peel are minimal,
especially when compared to similar acid (for example, glycolic) peels.
However, since mandelic acid is an exfoliant, it will expose new skin layers to
the sun. The newer skin tends to be highly sensitive to the sun. Therefore, a
sunscreen is recommended to help minimize the risk of burning and irritation.
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