Do I need to wash my face after acid peeling? Can I apply a facial mask after acid peeling?

Acid peeling is a skin care method that young women like nowadays. It uses a certain concentration of acid to clean the aging stratum corneum of the skin to speed up the metabolism of the skin. Acid peeling needs to be done carefully according to the condition of your skin.

Usually when you do acid scrubbing on your own, you use low-concentration salicylic acid. There is no need to rinse off and you can proceed directly to the subsequent skin care steps.

Acid brushing is a popular skin care method nowadays. It can clean the stratum corneum and make the skin look brand new. However, many people have a blind mentality. If they do not understand what acid brushing is and use it rashly, it may cause some skin problems, resulting in worse and worse skin, or even rotten face. Acid brushing is to brush a certain concentration of acid onto the surface of the skin. The acid works to remove the old and dead skin cells on the outer layer of the skin, allowing the growth of new healthy skin to accelerate. Salicylic acid and fruit acid are common types of acid brushing. Acids also have different concentrations. The concentration of household acid is low, and salicylic acid will not exceed 2%, but the concentration that professional doctors can use can reach more than 30%. The concentration of household salicylic acid is low and less irritating to the skin, but it should not be taken lightly. Establish tolerance before use, and then gradually increase the concentration to find the tolerance critical point. After acid brushing, other skin care products can be used directly without washing.

The main function of salicylic acid is to remove acne and swelling, shrink pores, and reduce blackheads. It is more suitable for oily skin. If you have sensitive skin, it is best not to use acid skin care products to avoid damage to the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum of the skin becomes thinner after acid treatment, so moisturizing becomes very important. At the same time, you must strictly prevent sunburn to avoid ultraviolet damage to the skin, causing sunburn and inflammatory reactions.

The stratum corneum becomes thinner after acid peeling, so you can apply a hydrating mask to replenish moisture; avoid using a cleansing mask to prevent the stratum corneum from becoming thinner; after acid peeling, you can use some moisturizing creams to lock in moisture.

After acid peeling, the stratum corneum of the skin becomes thinner, the intercellular lipids become less, and the skin becomes dry, so it is particularly important to moisturize after acid peeling. You can use a hydrating mask to replenish moisture for the skin, but do not use a cleansing mask to avoid thinning the stratum corneum. It is not enough to just moisturize after acid peeling. If there is no barrier to lock in moisture, no matter how much moisture is added, the final result will be lost. Therefore, it is best to use some highly moisturizing cream products after acid peeling. It is best to do a sensitivity test before applying acid products on the face to build tolerance and use them with caution.

The correct skin care steps for acid peeling are to first cleanse the face with a mild cleanser, then use an essence containing one of the ingredients: fruit acid, salicylic acid, mandelic acid, or azelaic acid, and then apply toner, essence, lotion, and cream.

When using acid scrubbing, choose to start with a low-concentration acid essence. Use it on a small area behind the ears or on the face before use. If there is no allergic reaction or other adverse reaction, then use a small amount on a large area. Don't use too high a concentration and amount at the beginning, as some people's skin cannot accept it. Slowly build up tolerance before using a normal dose.

Different acid essences have different usage methods and amounts. Just follow the instructions on the official manual. You can use it in layers on your face where you have acne, closed comedones, or large pores. After applying one layer on the entire face, apply a thin layer on the blemishes.

After acid peeling, you must pay attention to hydration and sun protection for your skin care. The skin will be more sensitive after acid peeling, and may peel or get acne. These are normal reactions. If it is not too serious, it’s okay. Apply some hydrating and moisturizing masks, and wear sunscreen when going out.

After acid peeling, you can choose a medical beauty mask to replenish moisture. Ordinary skin care products should be used after three days. It is best to use natural hydrating skin care products, and do not use skin care products with whitening, anti-aging and other functional effects.

You cannot use ordinary skin care products immediately after acid peeling. The ingredients in ordinary skin care products are relatively complex and can easily cause irritation to the skin. General moisturizing skin care products also need to wait three days before use.

After acid peeling, the aging skin cells will peel off, the skin metabolism will be accelerated, some pigmentation can also be improved, and the skin will become smoother and more hydrated.