When should a fruit acid peeling not be used?
The fruit acid peeling should never be used on severely damaged skin. For example: If there is a known allergy to one of the ingredients, the peeling should not be performed. Fruit acid peelings are also not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Fresh scars or wounds
- Acute herpes simplex infections
- Neurodermatitis or acute eczema
- Severe sunburn
- Psoriasis
- Skin Cancer
- Inflammatory skin processes
- Increased light sensitivity of the skin
Application
The fruit acid therapy consists of 6-8 peeling treatments, whereby the acidity is slowly increased. Between the individual sessions, there must be about 2-4 weeks between each session to allow the skin to recover somewhat. Before the first therapy session, the skin should generally be prepared for the fruit acid peeling for two weeks.
A fruit acid cream is prescribed by the treating physician or cosmetician. This cream usually has an acid content between 10-15% and should be applied at home to accustom the skin to the acid load. During the time between sessions, this cream should continue to be used, but for the first few days after the peeling, a strong moisturizing or oily cream should be used instead.
In a therapy session, the skin is first cleansed and degreased. Then the fruit acid is applied to the skin in the form of a gel, leaving out the lip and eye area.In the best case, the lips are protected with the help of Vaseline and protective goggles for the eyes are put on. Depending on skin type, reaction to the acid and degree of pain, the fruit acid remains on the skin for 2-10 minutes and is then neutralized and removed.
This treatment can be slightly unpleasant as the acid attacks the skin. If there is too much burning and pain, the acid must be removed. The skin is then cooled and soothed with soothing creams. Direct sunlight should be avoided after the treatment.