Which fits you most? See the difference between Chemical peel vs HydraFacial
Congratulations! You are now reading one of the most important answers to your question about facial care - which treatment is better? The chemical peel or the HydraFacial? You probably have searched a lot of articles looking for a more convincing explanation on which of the two treatments would do wonders to your skin, welcome to the OC Facial Care Center blog!
First off, let us define facial care. A facial is the basic skin treatment that helps skin to clear and regenerate by cleaning, exfoliating and hydrating. It promotes the skin’s natural response to healing. Though chemical peel and HydraFacial are processes that both exfoliate and give your skin a gentle peel, we know that you are still contemplating which is best to choose among the two. Allow us to differentiate these two processes to better help you decide which works best for your skin.
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel can improve the skin’s appearance using a chemical solution that is applied to your skin which creates controlled damage to form blebs that eventually peel off. The new skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled. It is usually done to treat certain types of acne, reduce age spots, melasma, lessen the visibility of scars, and simply improve the look and feel of skin and it can be done at different depths, from light to deep depending on what the skin expert has recommended you after your consultation.
After a chemical peel, the skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun, we highly recommend that you wear sunscreen every day to protect your skin. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen, it protects against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays which are responsible for producing sunburn.
Is chemical peel suitable for you?
Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired patients are better candidates for chemical peels but you may not be a good candidate for chemical peeling if you have:
A history of abnormal skin scarring
A naturally dark complexion or skin tone
A tendency to have extra pigmentation of your scars
Used certain acne treatments within the last year
Skin conditions or medications that make the skin more sensitive than normal
A chemical peel lasts between one to two months but always remember that different peels bring different results and the results vary based on the skin type. And that is the best reason why you need to maintain regular peels.
What is HydraFacial?
A HydraFacial is also sometimes called “hydradermabrasion” because it involves microdermabrasion-like exfoliation paired with hydrating serums. It is a medical-grade hydradermabrasion device that carries out a patented three-part regimen — cleansing, exfoliating, and then infusing skin with intensive serums, according to Sameer Bashey, a clinical instructor in dermatology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. It works to deep-clean, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin. This professional procedure may help treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne, dryness, and wrinkles.
HydraFacial can give you clearer, more radiant skin with little to zero irritation, meaning, it has no downtime. According to dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, “The treatment has become extremely popular because it has virtually no downtime and can improve skin glow, hydration, and radiance in just 30 minutes.”
A study that was published in December 2008 has proven that those who received HydraFacial treatments had greater decreases in signs of skin aging compared with those who used serums alone. However, a review that was released in March 2017 has stated that while many cosmetic treatments may be safe during pregnancy, there have not been enough clinical studies to confirm that HydraFacial treatment is safe for pregnant women.
Is HydraFacial suitable for you?
HydraFacial is not specific to any one skin type or problem area, so most people are good candidates for the treatment. However, if you have a skin condition such as rosacea, check with your dermatologist.
According to Ellen Marmur, an associate clinical professor in both the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Genetics and Genomics Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, HydraFacial is nice for teenagers with acne; adults with pimples, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation; and for older patients with sun damage and even flaky pre-cancerous spots.
HydraFacial works with individuals with sensitive skin. There’s no needling, pinching, abrasion, or anything else. The process helps fight the early signs of aging and protects from environmental pollution and harmful free radicals and also is very gentle without any uncomfortable burning or unpleasant reaction, thus, it is a relaxing treatment.
Now that you know the difference between both facial treatments, and all benefits are laid down, the best decision that you should be making now is when are you going to book an appointment to start bringing back your youthful glow. It is best that you book a membership to get the discounted offers! OC Facial Center offers both a chemical peel and HydraFacial. Schedule an appointment today to bring back your youthful skin and get glowing results!
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