What is a fruit acid treatment?
A fruit acid treatment is performed with the aim of improving the skin’s appearance. Fruit acid peelings usually contain one or more glycolic acids which penetrate the uppermost skin layers and remove dead skin cells. The aim of a fruit acid treatment is to stimulate the renewal processes of the skin, refine the pores and improve the skin structure.
For whom does a fruit acid treatment make sense?
A fruit acid treatment can be used for impure skin, pimples, acne, wrinkles, scars or pigmentation spots. The aim is to reduce skin problems so that the skin appears more even. Low concentrated fruit acid preparations are available in drugstores, while beauticians or dermatologists can give extensive advice and adjust the fruit acid concentration to the respective skin type.
It is advisable to seek advice from a cosmetician or dermatologist as to whether a fruit acid treatment makes sense and how it should be carried out. Often a fruit acid treatment is carried out over several weeks. In addition, a pre-treatment with a fruit acid cream may be necessary so that the fruit acid treatment with a fruit acid peeling has a better effect. It should be noted that a fruit acid treatment should not be applied on very thin and dry skin.
What forms are there?
Mainly fruit acid peelings or fruit acid creams are used. Often a pre-treatment with a fruit acid cream is carried out followed by a fruit acid peeling once or twice a week over a period of about four weeks. Fruit acid peelings are available in a low concentration in drugstores or in an individually composed concentration at a beautician or dermatologist.
As a rule, a fruit acid peeling is carried out once or twice a week over a period of about four weeks. The application time is about 5-20 minutes and is determined individually. It is advisable to consult a beautician or dermatologist in order to plan the fruit acid treatment individually and to use the right products.
Fruit acid creams are often used in a one to two week pre-treatment before the fruit acid peelings are applied. Fruit acid creams can also be applied without the subsequent treatment of a fruit acid peeling. It should be noted that the skin should be treated with a cream (e.g. with panthenol) after the application of fruit acid creams. In addition, UV radiation from the sun or solariums should be avoided during the time of application.
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