Salicylic acid peels are used in skin treatments for acne or for removing stains and rejuvenate the skin tone look more even.

It is a superficial peel that requires a series of treatments to yield results.

When using salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is preferred in people with oily skin or acne because this substance is soluble or dissolves in fat.

Salicylic acid can be used on sensitive skin at low concentrations. It is not recommended for use on dark skin because it can cause discoloration in this case there are other safer and more effective procedures.

Benefits of a salicylic acid peel

1 – This acid kills the bacteria that cause pimples.
2 – Because fat-soluble dissolved in the pores preventing outbreaks of blackheads, pimples or blackheads.
3 – As with all peels helps even skin tone by removing dead cells and help cell renewal resulting in healthier skin, radiant and smooth.

As a salicylic acid peel

These peels can be done at home with products in low concentrations or in a medical spa or a dermatologist’s office with the highest concentrations.

1 – When going to a beauty clinic the first step is to identify whether this is best used for peeling the skin type.

2 – The second step is to clean the skin


3 – After applying the salicylic acid in a solution with gauze, cotton or something similar.

The majority of the chemical peels currently used in cosmetic products that contain a therapist or doctor know when the acid has acted. As soon as acting, 1 to 3 minutes, a layer is formed like a little white frost (frost). In other products especially for use at home or used other concentration Spas and needs to be left on the skin for 10 to 20 minutes.

4 – When the frost layer is formed on the skin the therapist immediately eliminates acid with another substance to neutralize and clean the skin.

5 – While the Peel on your face is burning and you can be strong but is not unbearable. Some therapists place a fan or air gives the customer something to relieve heartburn. In the clinics can ask the doctor to put a cream to numb a little?

After peeling or Peel

There are several potential reactions, including:
1 – Just a bit of redness that disappears quickly.
2 – Other people may swell and redden the skin for several hours.
3 – In other cases, the skin feels tight and you can even see tiny wrinkles form. In these cases the experience more peels skin.

Care after peeling

Apply a soothing cream and sunscreen
Is required to use sunscreen and avoid strong sun during the treatment, which can be several months. Avoid substances that irritate the skin depending on the intensity of peeling. If you are a professional beautician peeling or give medical indications.

Salicylic acid peels are effective and have few risks.