A peeling session takes place in an institute or a practice. A doctor, dermatologist or cosmetic doctor, applies a peeling solution to the patient’s face after cleaning and degreasing the skin. The skin must not have any skin lesions. The active ingredients of the peel will dissolve overly pigmented areas, brown spots on the skin, to regulate the production of melanin. The products can be more or less irritating depending on the type of peel used.

A peeling session usually lasts about fifteen minutes, the mask is placed on the face for several hours. So we go home with the mask on the face, the peel is transparent, you just have to rinse it at home after respecting the indicated exposure time.

The skin may show some pinkness after a gentle peel. The sensation can last for a few hours and be associated with a feeling of warmth of the skin. A few days after the peel, the skin peels, this slight desquamation leads to renewal of the epidermis. For a month, it is recommended to apply a depigmenting cream to the skin and to use a total screen for three months after the treatment. This sun protection makes it possible to avoid pigmentary disorders, the skin is then very sensitive to ultraviolet rays.

The effects of the peel against dark spots are visible after a month. In general, for an optimal result, it is recommended to follow one to three peeling sessions.