The truth about the 'skin peeling' method for instant whitening

Wanting to have white skin in a short time, many women do not hesitate to seek instant beauty solutions by "peeling".

With the English term chemical peelings, at spas and beauty salons, this method is also known as chemical peeling or biological peeling. The nature of this method is a cosmetic dermatological therapy applied by dermatologists or cosmetologists to treat some skin problems such as acne, scars, dark spots, aging, pigmentation disorders,...

The scientific basis of chemical peeling is based on the use of active ingredients that are organic acids such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) or beta hydroxy acids (BHA). They stimulate the desquamation of the epidermis, promote skin renewal and regeneration, and create a benign injury signal, initiating a controlled inflammatory response to stimulate the proliferation of collagen, elastin, and enhance the restructuring of the epidermis and dermis.

In addition to their ability to exfoliate and flake, each organic acid has a number of accompanying biological effects, often chosen to suit skin type and skin concerns.

Different chemical peel procedures will produce different effects, depending on the chemical nature of the acid chosen, the pH, the environment of the peeling solution, and the technique used.

In addition, the patient's skin condition and care before the procedure also have an impact. People with thin, red, weak or dry, peeling skin, using skin care products such as AHA, BHA, retinol, isotretinoin before peeling can easily make the skin more sensitive and damaged.

When done correctly, chemical peels can treat many problems such as acne, scars, dark spots, large pores, aging, pigmentation disorders, etc. at a lower cost than high-tech treatments such as lasers, high-intensity light, etc. Even in some cases such as acne caused by bacteria or folliculitis caused by fungi, seborrheic dermatitis, this therapy is very effective.

However, chemical peeling therapy also has many potential risks and serious complications if not performed properly. Using homemade peeling solutions such as soaking roots, medicinal wine, and lily bulbs at home can easily cause serious damage. Because the concentration of keratolytic and scaly chemicals is not strictly controlled, the pH of the solution is not suitable for skin type and skin problems, and many other factors.

In addition, if the technician is not properly trained, it will also cause unpredictable harm when performing this therapy due to not recognizing the appropriate clinical stopping point, choosing the wrong skin replacement agent or non-standard technique.

Complications of chemical peels can be as mild as redness, irritation, excessive peeling, or as serious as infection, scarring, red, thin skin with visible blood vessels, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Some people also pass on to each other the experience of applying instant whitening cream after peeling to make the skin white, pink and smooth. These creams often contain corticoid ingredients that create a whitening effect thanks to strong anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, and tighten the skin thanks to the side effects of causing edema and water retention. However, after a while, the skin will become thin, red, and blood vessels will be exposed due to the side effects of skin atrophy, vasodilation, acne, skin irritation, and the formation of resistant melasma.

This question should be answered by dermatologists or aestheticians after a specific skin examination. This method needs to be prescribed for the right skin type and the right case to achieve the best results, avoiding risks, complications and side effects. You should not apply skin replacement yourself using folk remedies or word of mouth.