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Glycolic acid peels, also known as alpha hydroxy peels are chemical peels based on fruit acids. They are mild on the skin and can be either administered in the hospital or can be home administered. They offer excellent solutions for acne scar removal.
They are not as strong as the TCA peels and offer a [...]
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Phenolic acid peels are among the strongest of peels for treating scars. It penetrates many layers of skin to bring about peeling but they are very unsafe as a lot of people who have used these peels have reported permanent damage to their skin.
Phenolic peels are not used much lately. TCA peels, glycolic acid peels [...]
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TCA chemical peels are known to be stronger than glycolic acid peels. It comes in varied strengths and concentrations and can be chosen based on the skin condition and the depth of scarring. It is recommend for treating hyperpigmentation, sunburns, acne scar removal etc.
TCA peels come in concentrations ranging from 5% to 50%. It stands [...]
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Chemical peel is a useful cosmetic procedure for individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation. A chemical peel can also remove pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars and even control acne.
There are different varieties of chemicals that are used for a chemical peel. These include alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), phenols, Beta hydroxy acid [...]
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Home Facial peels need to be chosen carefully. As much as it can be effective for getting rid of the facial scars, it can be dangerous if you make a wrong choice about choosing the right facial chemical peel.
The following tips should help you get started with choosing the right chemical peel treatment for facial [...]
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