Chemical peel treatments can be quite expensive
Depending on what type and for what purpose they are for, they may cost from hundreds to thousands of dollars. You might as well go for a full facial skin surgery if it amounts up to that price.
Fortunately, there is a more convenient way to get a chemical peel at a very low cost and still have the same effect. Better still, it is a healthier alternative to getting the common chemical peel treatment from beauty salons and derma clinics. Aside from paying for the solution and the service itself, prices probably include part of the cost of the clinic’s rent and other overhead expenses.
This better treatment is a homemade chemical peel treatment. Homemade chemical peel solutions make use of all-natural ingredients from dairy and fresh fruit and vegetable products which provide specific peeling effects. They give the same results of treating the face and all exposed areas by exfoliating and repairing damaged, cracked, darkened and aging skin. The best thing about this homemade chemical peel is that since the ingredients are all natural, they are easily available at the supermarket or even in the house.
Before getting to some homemade chemical peel recipes, let’s briefly look at some natural ingredients which have peeling agents. Just like in regular chemical peel treatments, it is the acid in the natural ingredients that makes them effective. Some items that have high acidity levels are apples, bananas, berries, buttermilk, sour cream, grapefruit, lemon, lime, papaya, nectarines, orange, sugar canes, gelatin, tomato, wine, yoghurt and other fruits and vegetables with higher pH levels. All you have to do is blend together the fruits or vegetables with milk or liquid ingredients to make a thick paste that resembles a facial mask. The only downside in using natural ingredients for a chemical peel is that they may cause allergic reactions in your skin—that is, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Always consult with a physician first before trying any of these.
Here are a few recipes of homemade chemical peel solutions you can try and make yourself
Heat a tablespoon of natural lemon juice and a tablespoon of orange juice with a half cup of water and mix in one pack of gelatin until it dissolves. Then set aside to cool. Peel a tomato and blend well in a blender, then mix it in with the gelatin solution to make a pasty consistency. Cool in the refrigerator for a few minutes before applying on the face and neck. Once applied, wait for the natural chemical peel solution to dry then start peeling it off.
Another chemical peel solution consists of papaya. Just like many soaps in the market that use papaya, this recipe helps remove dead skin cells and makes the skin lighter in color. Peel one slice of a papaya and remove its seeds. Blend in a food processor. Heat one pack of gelatin in one-and-a-half cup of water, until the gelatin dissolves. Set aside to cool and mix in the papaya mash. Cool in the refrigerator to make the mixture semi-hard. The consistency of this chemical peel solution should be paste-like but can still be spread on the face and neck. Just like all facial masks, let the solution dry, then start peeling it off. Remember to always peel starting from the chin, making your way upwards.
There are so many other alternative natural recipes using these ingredients. It’s nice to know that what you can eat can also be used to treat skin problems topically. Many people are discovering this type of chemical peel treatment. The best way is always by going all natural!