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Acne Scar Chemical Peel - Can An Acne Scar Peel Be Done at Home? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Eileen Childs   
Sunday, 30 November 2008 03:05
There are different methods for removing scars caused by acne. One of the methods is through the use of an acne scar peel. Peels have been shown to be very effective and many people are even applying these treatments at home.
by EileenChilds


There are different methods for removing scars caused by acne. One of the methods is through the use of an acne scar peel. Peels have been shown to be very effective and many people are even applying these treatments at home.

When you have moderate to severe acne, you are often left with marks or scars in your skin. If your acne is mild, your body has the ability to heal the skin itself. This happens as the skin's normal function sheds old skin cells, revealing new skin cells underneath. When this happens, mild acne scars can go away on their own. Unfortunately, deeper scars usually do not go away, if left untreated.

Facial peels work through the use of chemicals applied to the skin that burn off the top layers of skin, exposing new layers underneath. Common types of chemical peels include phenolic peels and glycolic acid peels.

Chemical facial peels have been proven to be a very effective way to remove scars and marks left by acne. A facial peel can be performed by a doctor or at home. Doctors have access to stronger peels than the ones that are used at home. When stronger peels are used, it could involve a longer time to recover, may involve a hospital stay and can cost as much as $3,000.

The FDA approves certain types of chemical peels for home use. One company that makes a popular home chemical peel is Skin Culture. These peels work by depriving the top layer of skin of oxygen rather than using acid that can burn the skin. This company offers peels in four different strengths depending on your individual needs and costs $100 to $200 dollars.

When choosing a chemical peel, there are a couple of different factors to keep in mine. First, you need to determine how much you are willing to spend and second, you need to determine how severe your scars are. The good news is, that even if you have deep scars, a home peel can significantly improve your scarring, even if they don't go away completely.

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