We all have a tried-and-true ritual with our face, but with our body skin, the solution too often is nothing but a simple lotion or scrub. While terrific to moisturize day to day, too often, these potions don't live up to addressing more stubborn issues of problematic sun damage, lack of even texture, or discolorated hue. When solutions at the surface of the skin aren't delivering the result you want, the time to go below the surface begins. The chemical body peel is a professional, scientifically created treatment that works on a cellular level and is a powerful solution to issues that cannot be corrected by lotions. 

The Limitations of Topical Skincare 

The main purpose of a day-by-day body moisturizer is to moisturize and protect the skin's surface. It can help to retain moisture and can temporarily enhance the way the skin feels, but not very often can it penetrate to a depth that will cause meaningful, lasting modification of the structure or makeup of the overlying skin. Conditions such as sun damage-induced hyperpigmentary or the ongoing bumps of keratosis pilaris begin within the internal layers of the epidermis. To truly address them, you require a product that can move below the surface and foster genuine renewal of the skin from the inside out. 

How a Chemical Body Peel Goes Deeper into the Skin 

The chemical body peel of the body is a rapid, controlled process of fine exfoliation that results in microscopic alteration. The treatment utilizes a professionally-formulated acid solution, e.g., Glycolic or Lactic Acid, that's applied to the epidermis. Unlike a rough chemical or mechanical scrub that abrasively grinds off only the very topmost layer of dead cells, the acids dissolve connections between older, damaged cells. This results in a natural process of shedding and regeneration. As dull, damaged upper layers flake off, new healthy undamaged cells below replace them. This is the key to an evidence-based regime of skin care: using a specific chemical process to bring about a predictable biological effect. 

The Key Problems That a Chemical Body Peel Can Treat 

Due to its ability to penetrate on a deeper scale, a peel is extremely effective against many of the common stubborn skin issues. It's a wonderful solution to enhancing the look of sun damage on the arms, legs, and chest by breaking up collections of pigment and evening out the overall tone. In individuals with the rough, bump-covered texture of keratosis pilaris on the arms, a peel will smooth the area much better than any scrub. It's also a potent solution to treating body acne and the discoloring marks that can result, particularly on the shoulders and back. 

The Treatment Process: Caring for Your Skin 

Having a chemical body peel is a process that necessitates a collaboration between you and your skin. Following the professional application, your skin will embark on its renewal process over the following days, and this will normally manifest with flaking and peeling that can be seen. This is an indication that the process is taking effect. At this time, you should ensure that you aid your skin's regeneration process. That entails not exposing your skin to sunlight, not picking or scrubbing, and applying a gentle, hydrating moisturizer that is recommended. This post-peel care will help safeguard the new, sensitive epidermis that will emerge to yield the best results possible post-treatment.