Mode of action | Fruit acid peeling

Mode of action

Fruit acid peelings belong to the mild chemical peelings. In comparison to mechanical peelings, they do not only have an external effect, but penetrate into deeper skin layers. Mainly so-called AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy-Acid) peelings are used, more precisely the so-called glycolic acid.

Glycolic acid is an acid extracted from sugar cane which is further processed for dermatological treatment. The acid penetrates the skin, so that dead skin cells are removed. As a result of the treatment, the skin begins to peel.

This is therefore also called “skin therapy by peeling the skin”. This peeling effect occurs in the first few days after the peeling and can also last for a while. In addition, the acid stimulates the subsequent regeneration of the skin.

The skin appears fresher and healthier as the superficial horny layer has been removed. The higher the acid content of the peeling used, the deeper the acid penetrates the skin. Therefore, the effect is logically more pronounced with increasing acidity. In any case, the acidity should be increased slowly to give the skin time to regenerate and not to damage it.

Side effect

In general, fruit acid peelings are a rather milder form of peeling than chemical peelings. Nevertheless, the aggressiveness of the acids should not be underestimated. Products with a very low acid strength of 5-10% can usually be used by laymen at home without any problems.

With these acid strengths, however, the desired effects cannot usually be achieved. If you experiment without experience with very high acid strengths of up to 70%, incorrect use can cause permanent skin damage and scars can remain. If the peeling is left on the skin for too long or too much acidity is used, redness, irritation and pain can occur during the treatment.

After the treatment these irritations can develop into scabs, scab or crusts. In the worst case, severe burns with subsequent scarring may occur. To avoid this, the treatment should only be carried out by a dermatologist or experienced cosmetician.

In exceptional cases, fruit acid therapy can trigger a herpes infection of the lips or face. The structure of your lips has changed after the fruit acid therapy and you would like to get to the bottom of the cause?if not used properly, the fruit acid peeling can lead to burns of the skin. Depending on the severity of the burns, the skin will either regenerate itself or scars or pigmentation disorders will remain.