Because of concerns that this type of treatment may leave individuals with painful, bright red faces, we understand that many people can be intimidated or wary about foraying into the world of chemical peels. But the reality is that for the large majority of clients, all they are left with is a healthy-looking and refreshed complexion. Newer, more advanced formulations of chemical peels are also formulated to address specific skin care concerns, while being safer, more comfortable, and minimally irritating when used on those with sensitive skin.
If your skin peels or flakes after treatment, it means that your skin is shedding dead or damaged cells from its surface to reveal the newer, healthier cells underneath. This is simply an accelerated form of the natural cell turnover process of your skin, and supporting this process with chemical peel treatments is what leads to skin that looks, feels, and functions better. Think of peeling as a temporary side effect, similar to the drowsiness from taking Benadryl – while it may make you temporarily drowsy, it will still achieve its purpose of controlling a histamine response.
However, it is important to note that not everyone who receives a chemical peel treatment will experience peeling of surface skin in the same way, as this varies depending on your skin type, resilience of skin, type of peel used, and the number of layers applied. As well, those receiving regular chemical peels may experience reduced post-treatment peeling over time, due to their subsequent surface layers becoming healthier with upkeep.
Some of our clients experience “sheeting”, where large patches of their surface skin peel off at once. Others may experience smaller pieces flaking off, similar to what happens during dry winters or after a mild sunburn. Peeling can also occur at a cellular level that is not immediately visible to the naked eye. The general rule of thumb to note is that the more deeply penetrating the chemical peel, the more extensive the peeling is.
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