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What is skin acid therapy and what are its uses?

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Benefits of skin acid therapy Different types of acid and their uses for the skin Side effects of acid therapy Other services of Dr. Mina

Acid is not just the scary substance we all know. There are different types and concentrations of acid, some of which are also beneficial for the skin. Acid therapy is one of the newest treatment and skin care methods used to eliminate acne, wrinkles, age spots and scars.

If you look at the ingredients on skin care products, you can see that some of them contain some type of acid that is good for the skin. In the following, we will introduce you to the types of acids and their properties.

Benefits of skin acid therapy

Each type of acid is used for specific types of skin problems. But in general, acids help with:

  • Skin exfoliation
  • Keep pores clean
  • Reduce acne
  • Treatment of boils
  • Even skin tone
  • Clarify the skin
  • Treatment of melasma
  • Treatment of age spots
  • Anti-aging and reduction of fine lines
  • Skin lightening

Different types of acid and their uses for the skin

In general, we have two types of acid; AHAs and BHAs; AHAs are water-soluble and act mostly on the surface of the skin, while BHAs penetrate deep into clogged pores and are therefore useful in treating and preventing acne. On the other hand, AHA acid exfoliation reduces calcium ions in the skin and causes skin surface cells to fall off. For skin acid therapy, exfoliation and cleansing power is more in this group and it is more suitable for skin rejuvenation and prevention of aging. But BHA exfoliation has antibacterial properties and is more suitable for sensitive skin and increases the durability of the skin against ultraviolet rays and is more suitable for acne prone skin.

AcidAcid application
Lactic acidIt is prepared from milk and other alternative plant sources and has softening and hydrating properties.
Citric acidThis citrus acid is very effective for exfoliating and removing dead skin cells.
Glycolic acid  This acid is extracted from sugarcane extract and is used to clean the skin from dead cells, eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, open skin pores, and acne.
Malic acid  This light acid is effective in combination with other exfoliators to lighten the skin, remove dark spots and smooth the skin, and it has a wonderful moisturizing effect on the skin
Salicylic acid  This type of acid is extracted from the willow plant and removes dead skin cells. It is also very suitable  for cracked and oily skin.

Commonly used acids for skin care

AcidAcid application
Lactic, citric, malic and tartaric acids  It is used to even out and lighten skin color and hydrate and treat sun damaged skin.
Ferulic acid  It is an antioxidant substance that is mostly used in combination with vitamins C and E in serums. This acid neutralizes the effects of harmful free radicals produced by UV rays.
Lipoic acid  This acid has anti-aging and wrinkle reduction benefits.
Trichloroacetic acid  It is used for exfoliation and especially for reducing scars.
Alguronic acid  This acid has anti-aging and wrinkle reduction benefits, but research is still ongoing.

Less used acids for skin care

Don’t worry about which type of acid to choose for your skin. Your biotherapist or doctor will help you choose the best type for skin acid therapy. Considering your conditions and skin problems, they suggest and perform the best treatment for you.

Side effects of acid therapy

Be careful in choosing your beauty clinic to perform this skin service. Because using the wrong ingredients will cause your skin to be exfoliated in the wrong way and your skin will become thin. As a result, it becomes sensitive and may react a lot to light and other stimuli.

Do not do skin acid therapy at home

Using acidic materials requires skills and knowledge that not all people have. In addition, the experience needed to do this work cannot be easily acquired. Peeling with acid may cause burning and tingling sensation of the skin. Or even worse is the possibility of burning the skin, and according to Dr. Lancer, this risk is very serious and its effect may never disappear.

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