I wonder if some of you guys have ever tried this? Some call it a chemical peel, some chemexfoliation or just derma-peeling. Basically, it is a technique to improve the appearance of pigment changes in the skin, acne scars, mild sun damage, or fine wrinkles.
It’s also meant to reduce dark patches due to pregnancy or taking contraceptive pills.

The chemical peels destroy and remove the upper layers of skin to allow for skin regrowth, improving the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and colour.

There are different types of chemical peels, depending on how strong a chemical (acid) is used. Superficial peels are the mildest type and usually use glycolic acid. This peel may slightly reduce but unfortunately does not eliminate signs of aging. Medium peels are used to treat mild to moderate wrinkles, long-term sun damage and pigment changes. And the most extreme, deep peels are used to treat severe wrinkles, long-term sun damage and pronounced pigment changes BUT -and this is very important so take note - deep peels are not done on darker skin types, because they bleach the skin (!!!)

So yes, generally speaking, loads of benefits in terms of improved look of your skin … but remember that although deeper peels result in more dramatic effects, they also entail higher risks, increased pain, and longer healing time. Crusting, scaling and swelling may be common and increased sensitivity to sunlight. And if you guys have a history of herpes outbreaks then you are especially prone to infection after a chemical peel.

So what’s your take on that? I guess it is matter of balancing out …

I will check out a few beauty clinics and then make up my mind

As always, see more at www.bbgirlnaija..com

Bbgirlnaija: I wonder if some of you guys have ever tried this? Some call it a chemical peel, some chemexfoliation or just derma-peeling. Basically, it is a technique to improve the appearance of pigment changes in the skin, acne scars, mild sun damage, or fine wrinkles.
It’s also meant to reduce dark patches due to pregnancy or taking contraceptive pills.

The chemical peels destroy and remove the upper layers of skin to allow for skin regrowth, improving the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and colour.

There are different types of chemical peels, depending on how strong a chemical (acid) is used. Superficial peels are the mildest type and usually use glycolic acid. This peel may slightly reduce but unfortunately does not eliminate signs of aging. Medium peels are used to treat mild to moderate wrinkles, long-term sun damage and pigment changes. And the most extreme, deep peels are used to treat severe wrinkles, long-term sun damage and pronounced pigment changes BUT -and this is very important so take note - deep peels are not done on darker skin types, because they bleach the skin (!!!)

So yes, generally speaking, loads of benefits in terms of improved look of your skin … but remember that although deeper peels result in more dramatic effects, they also entail higher risks, increased pain, and longer healing time. Crusting, scaling and swelling may be common and increased sensitivity to sunlight. And if you guys have a history of herpes outbreaks then you are especially prone to infection after a chemical peel.

So what’s your take on that? I guess it is matter of balancing out …

I will check out a few beauty clinics and then make up my mind

As always, see more at www.bbgirlnaija..com

Lol

marvelling:

Lol

What's so funny?

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babestell: Cancer things, when black soap dey market

Ignorance things, chemical peels do not affect people's health.

pri3stess:
Ignorance things, chemical peels do not affect people's health.

Thats what they say now! Then few years later new knowledge will change it all!!!

babestell:

Thats what they say now! Then few years later new knowledge will change it all!!!

Huh? What?

sashaa: really need to try this. Guess I'l go for the mild one since am dark skinned. Where can I find these to buy in nigeria?

Hello, I think Body Temple Spa in VI does it
Not quite sure where else it's done in Lagos (not sure where you are?), but be careful they are experienced and actually know what they're doing.
Also be careful of sun damage to your skin afterwards

Body Temple Spa address
21C Akin Ogunlewe street, Off Ligali Ayorinde, V-Island, Lagos.

Tel:07068779977 - 08122279999

When I get more information - I'll put it on my blog www.bbgirlnaija..com