Do you regularly visit the dermatologist for facial treatments? Some of us believe that once we start going to the derma for peels, pricking, and other treatments and procedures, we would have to maintain it for the rest of our lives—which a lot of us do not really have the time for.
Peels are among the professional skin treatments we may often veer away from. I used to think they would only cause my skin to become thinner, and I shudder at the thought of my friends hiding out in their houses because their skin was peeling horribly after treatment.
That was until I tried the peeling treatment of PCA Skin, which was recently launched in the Philippines. I was surprised to find that: one, the procedure did not hurt or take long at all; two, I instantly felt the improvement in my skin, contrary to the belief that I had to wait for some time before the effects started to show (although it really does continue to improve as more time passes); and three, that my skin did not visibly peel—there is actually such a term as micropeel; you do not have to see your old skin actually shedding for you to know the product works wonders.
If you are as unaware about skin peels as we are, here are some facts that debunk our peeling myths, as explained by PCA Skin’s roster of dermatologists and experts.
Myth: Skin peeling is only for those with skin problems such as acne and melasma. People with normal skin do not need to peel.
Fact: Skin naturally peels on a regular basis, when we shed dead skin cells to reveal new skin. What skin peeling does is to speed up the exfoliation process, allowing healthy, glowing skin to surface at a much faster rate. Since dead skin cells can also clog pores leading to blemishes and irritated skin, regular skin peeling is recommended even for those without any visible skin problems, for continuous skin rejuvenation.
Skin naturally peels on a regular basis. Skin peeling speeds up the process.
Myth: Skin peeling is one way to get instant results. A good peel reveals healthy, glowing skin immediately.
Fact: Although this may sound ideal, the best peels are actually low in dosage, progressive, and deliberate in their effects. Formulations of low acid content—combined with other key ingredients—work synergistically to progressively eliminate dull, damaged surface layers and reveal smooth, radiant, glowing skin underneath.
Myth: Skin peeling makes use of chemicals that are too strong for facial skin. It is not recommended for those with sensitive or acne prone skin, since it may only cause further breakouts.
Fact: Skin peeling makes use of clinically researched formulations made up of precisely blended ingredients such as naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), salicylic acid, resorcinol, retinol, tyrosinase inhibitors, antioxidants and polyphenols. PCA Skin offers a wide range of light to medium depth peels for use by dermatologists to help patients achieve healthy, youthful, and glowing skin.
Itching, redness, and crusting are not caused by skin peeling per se, but by an overdose of AHAs.
Myth: Skin peeling causes itching, redness, crusting, and other embarrassing and unsightly side effects.
Fact: These effects are not caused by skin peeling per se, but by an overdose of AHAs and the over-stimulation of the skin. Inflammation, hyperpigmentation, breakouts, and skin injuries generally occur when the combination of chemicals used for the treatment is not compatible with the patient’s skin. PCA Skin professional treatment products exfoliate skin at a cellular level that is often invisible to the naked eye. This means minimal to zero redness and irritation—advantages uncommon in most in-office and at-home peels in the market today.
Want to try a PCA Skin peel? Ask your dermatologist about it. You can also call 9288PCA(722) or email pcaskinphi@gmail.com.
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