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Lactic acid peeling is one of the drugs used in chemical peeling . Because its molecules are larger than glycolic acid peeling , it does not penetrate deep into the skin, so it is said to be able to perform chemical peeling treatments with less irritation.
Table of Contents
- 01. Lactic acid peeling is a low-irritation peeling
- 02. Effects of commercially available lactic acid peeling cosmetics
- 03. If you are unsure about which medication to use, try lactic acid peeling for whitening, or glycolic acid peeling for acne treatment.
- 04. Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery’s lactic acid peeling and iontophoresis for even whiter skin
- 05. Interval and frequency of lactic acid peeling treatments
Lactic acid peeling is a low-irritation peeling
Lactic acid is found in large amounts in the tissues of animals and plants. It is also found in fermented milk products such as yogurt, and is used in cosmetics and as a pharmaceutical additive to stabilize and dissolve medical drugs. In chemical peels and cosmetics , lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). In other words, it can be said to be a type of fruit acid.
Compared to glycolic acid peeling agents, lactic acid peeling has larger molecules and therefore acts on the stratum corneum on the surface of the skin. It gently peels off dead skin cells that are not properly excreted due to disrupted turnover caused by aging or environmental damage, and improves skin quality by regulating turnover.
Lactic acid peeling does not penetrate deep into the skin, so it is a chemical peel that causes less irritation during treatment . Some beauty clinics also call it lacto peeling . Both are chemical peels that use the same ingredients.
What are the effects of lactic acid peeling?
Skin problems such as clogged pores, acne , acne scars, and dullness are believed to be mainly caused by a disruption in cell turnover. Healthy skin cells are replaced every 28 days, but when the metabolic cycle of skin cells does not function properly due to aging or environmental damage, it can cause various skin problems.
Like other chemical peels , lactic acid peeling aims to artificially remove excess dead skin cells that have not been properly excreted and have accumulated on the skin. It is a chemical peeling treatment that specializes in whitening effects, improving clogged pores, rough skin, blemishes, and acne scars by regulating cell turnover.
Furthermore, recent research suggests that lactic acid increases the skin’s moisturizing function and improves the moisture content of the stratum corneum, but the full power of lactic acid has yet to be fully understood.
The difference between lactic acid peeling and salicylic acid peeling
Lactic acid peels are chemical peels that work on the stratum corneum on the surface of the skin . Another chemical peel that does not penetrate deep into the skin is salicylic acid peels .
Salicylic acid has a strong keratin softening effect, but when used as a peeling agent, it often causes side effects such as pain (irritation) and inflammation. For these reasons, salicylic acid macrogol peeling was developed, which prevents the penetration of salicylic acid and reduces irritation by dissolving salicylic acid in a base material called macrogol. Currently, macrogol is used in almost all chemical peeling treatments called salicylic acid peeling . This is a chemical peel that has the same keratin softening effect of salicylic acid, but is less irritating to the skin .
Effects of commercially available lactic acid peeling cosmetics
Lactic acid peels are also widely sold as over-the-counter cosmetics. The purpose is to make the skin smoother through its astringent and gentle peeling action, but under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, the concentration of lactic acid is low, so it may be difficult to improve intractable acne or blemishes by self-care using over-the-counter lactic acid peels .
There are many reviews on the Internet, such as on social media, claiming that self-lactic acid peeling was effective , but symptoms such as acne and blemishes and the effectiveness of these vary from person to person. In order to avoid worsening symptoms through incorrect self-care, it is important to consult a doctor before performing lactic acid peeling .
If you are unsure about which medication to use, lactic acid peeling is the best for whitening, and glycolic acid peeling is the best for improving acne.
There are various types of chemical peels . They all involve “artificially peeling off unnecessary dead skin cells with chemicals.” However, each chemical has its own characteristics, so you should consult a doctor and choose the chemical peel that best suits your symptoms and skin concerns.
At Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery , we recommend lactic acid peeling for whitening concerns such as dull skin, blemishes , and acne scars .
Lactic acid peeling works on the stratum corneum at the shallow part of the skin. By artificially peeling off this stratum corneum, it gently removes old keratin that clogs pores, and the whitening effect of lactic acid peeling leads to smooth skin with less noticeable blemishes , dullness , and acne scars.
On the other hand, glycolic acid is good for treating acne . If your skin problem is acne , it is a good idea to first treat it thoroughly with a glycolic acid peel. After the unevenness of the acne has been improved, you can use a lactic acid peel to improve acne scars accompanied by pigmentation , and aim for beautiful, healthy, white skin.
Lactic acid peeling is for whitening, and glycolic acid peeling is for improving acne . If you are unsure what to do, please consult Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery .
Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery’s lactic acid peeling and iontophoresis for even whiter skin
The lactic acid peeling used at Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is not prepared by our own company. We use high-quality lactic acid peeling agents with stable concentrations to provide a safer treatment. If you have experienced severe pain from previous chemical peels or are suffering from acne with pus , please consult a doctor.
Lactic acid peeling is said to have a whitening effect in itself. It is an efficient chemical peel that improves roughness of the skin and clogged keratin plugs , as well as gradually fading dullness, blemishes , and acne scars .
At Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, we offer iontophoresis, which enhances the effects of lactic acid peeling and promotes skin quality improvement. Iontophoresis is a treatment that uses a weak electric current to deliver active ingredients such as vitamins to the depths of the skin, down to the dermis layer, without pain. With regular skin care products, the active ingredients only reach the stratum corneum, so this can lead to faster improvement in skin quality.
Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery offers two types of iontophoresis : vitamin C and tranexamic acid. Vitamin C has an astringent effect and is said to promote acne improvement by balancing sebum , while tranexamic acid has the effect of treating melasma and suppressing inflammation.
Among chemical peels , lactic acid peeling is the least irritating treatment for the skin. However, there are many cases where redness appears immediately after treatment depending on the condition of the skin. It is said that by delivering a drug suited to the skin condition to the dermis layer by iontophoresis immediately after peeling off old dead skin cells with lactic acid peeling , it is also effective in reducing redness after treatment. If you would like to have a more efficient lactic acid peel , please consult us during your consultation.
Lactic acid peeling treatment interval and frequency
Like other chemical peels , lactic acid peeling is a treatment that uses chemicals to remove dead skin cells and regulate disturbed cell turnover. Since the skin has a cell regeneration cycle of about 28 days, depending on symptoms, about five treatments may be required.
The interval between treatments for other chemical peels is about three weeks. Since lactic acid peels have a relatively gentle effect on the skin, treatments aimed at treating acne scars can be performed about every two weeks.
In either case, a doctor will examine your skin condition and advise you of the interval and frequency of lactic acid peeling treatments in advance. At Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery , we strive to provide cosmetic medical treatments with minimal pain and downtime. Please feel free to consult us about any concerns you may have, or about combining the treatment with other treatments.
[References]
- Japanese Dermatological Association – Chemical Peeling
- PR TIMES – Article presented by the Japanese Society of Fragrance Cosmetics
