Acid facial cleansing

Acid facial cleansing – is a cosmetology procedure during which dead cells of the upper layer of the skin are removed with the help of acids. The procedure promotes skin renewal, improves its texture, color and overall appearance. After peeling, the skin becomes smoother, brighter and younger in appearance.

Types of acid facial cleansing

• Superficial facial cleansing – is the gentlest, suitable for most skin types, short healing period.
• Medium depth facial cleansing – affects the deeper layers of the skin, effective for reducing pigmentation and scars.
• Deep facial cleansing – is used in rare cases, performed only by a doctor, requires longer healing.

What is acid facial cleansing suitable for?

• Fine wrinkles and sun-damaged skin;
• Certain types of acne;
• Superficial scars;
• Pigment spots (sun, senile, freckles, melasma);
• Uneven skin tone and rough texture;
• Actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous skin changes).

Detailed information about the acid face cleaning procedure

How to prepare for the procedure?

Before the procedure, the beautician will assess the condition of your skin, discuss expectations and possible results, and provide individual preparation recommendations. Most often advised:

• Avoid direct sunlight;
• Avoid aggressive cosmetic procedures.

What happens during the procedure?

During the procedure, a chemical solution is applied to the skin with a brush, cotton swab, gauze or sponge, usually with glycol or salicylic acid. The skin may start to lighten, and you may feel a slight tingling or warmth. After achieving the required effect, the chemical solution is neutralized or washed.

What happens after the procedure?

After the procedure, your doctor may monitor you for up to 15 minutes to make sure you are not experiencing any side effects, including dizziness, nausea or an allergic reaction. The skin may be red, sensitive, tense or slightly swollen. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions: properly clean and moisturize the skin, use protective ointments and strictly protect the skin from the sun. It is not recommended to rub, scratch or exfoliate the skin.

What are the side effects of acidic face cleansing?

• Redness, swelling, flaking of the skin;
• Temporary changes in skin color;
• Infection;
• Scars.

When is it not recommended to use acid face cleaning?

• You are pregnant;
• You have a tendency to keloid scars;
• Frequent recurrence of herpes;
• In the last 6 months you have taken isotretinoin;
• You have active skin diseases or are taking skin sensitizers.