Madelon on RTL Boulevard about the chemical peel: What is it actually?
Author: Michelle Man
Dead skin cells
To create a beautiful, even skin that glows, removing dead skin cells is very important. In the industry, we call this with a fancy word: exfoliating. You can do this by means of a (grain) scrub, but in this article we will talk about exfoliating with the help of so-called acids.
Every day, the skin loses around 30,000 dead skin cells. Fortunately, we cannot see this with the naked eye! Seen from the inside, the skin is constantly renewing itself. In the deeper skin layers, new, vital cells are formed that move further upwards every few days. In each layer, the cells then fulfill a specific function.
Creating new, healthy cells helps with good moisture balance and the production of collagen and elastin, which in turn results in healthy-looking skin.
Unfortunately, the process of cell renewal slows down considerably as we get older. The skin is less stimulated and begins to become lazy, so to speak. A good comparison is the effect of sports on your body. Only when we start training our muscles do we get a tight body. It works the same way with the skin! It is important to continue to stimulate and wake up the skin regularly so that it can then take action itself. We can achieve this with certain ingredients, including the use of acids in chemical peels.
What is a peeling?
The name 'chemical peeling' sounds very intense right away. It is good to know that the liquid we use, contrary to the name, is not (!) chemical. What happens is that the liquid, the acids, trigger a chemical reaction when they come into contact with the skin. Because we go lower in pH value than the skin itself with a peeling, you create a kind of shock reaction. The peeling ensures that dead cells of the upper skin layer are released. The skin then starts to renew itself more quickly. Ultimately, this results in a healthy, fresh-looking skin.
A peeling contains higher concentrations of acids than an exfoliating product that you may already use at home. With the peelings at Madesalon we are therefore able to achieve a better result. During a peeling we work with fruit acids (AHA and BHA acids). Examples of these are glycolic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid. Each fruit acid has its own effect and properties. It is therefore important to have the type of peeling tailored to your specific skin indication by a specialist.
Is a peeling suitable for me?
A peeling is in principle suitable for almost every skin type as a boost treatment. But it can also be used specifically for the treatment of large pores, pigment spots, sun damage, wrinkles, sagging skin, acne and acne scars. Please note that the skin after a peeling at Madesalon can be somewhat more sensitive than normal and side effects may occur. The type of acid and your skin determine to what extent a peeling has side effects. Examples of side effects can be: redness, dryness and possibly some peeling.
For every peeling, the skin is more sensitive to UV radiation after the treatment. The use of sunscreen is therefore extra important!
In summary
Sometimes the skin needs a little more to tackle impurities, fine lines or a dull skin. A peeling is a great technique in which old superficial skin cells are removed and new skin cells come to the surface faster. By accelerating this cell renewal process, the skin will look fresh again. When you undergo a peeling more often in a row, skin problems can be solved. Your skin will visibly improve!
Watch the fragment on Videoland (episode 309 of RTL Boulevard).
Until next time!
-xoxo-
Michelle
PS Do you have any questions about peels or your skin? Feel free to contact us or schedule an intake .