Unfortunately, there is a lot more to skin care than washing your face every morning and night. However, many people do not take the necessary precautions to protect their skin, and this can result in premature wrinkles, acne scars, and sun damage. At Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC, in Hartford, CT, their dermatologists perform chemical face peels among other procedures to remove this type of skin damage.

If you are currently dealing with any of the above skin conditions, a chemical face peel will help you get the flawless skin you’ve always dreamed of. This treatment penetrates deep into your skin to remove the dead layer on top and reveal the younger, healthier skin underneath — essentially giving you a chance at a skin do-over.

Chemical face peels are commonly used to repair skin damage caused by any of the following bad habits:

• Picking Pimples: Usually, when pimples are left alone, they heal and leave minimal scarring, if any. However, when you pick or squeeze them, you increase the damage tremendously, and you introduce bacteria to your skin that could lead to an infection.
• Exfoliating Too Much: With so many different exfoliation products on the market, it’s commonplace for people to develop ruddy complexions that are darker than their necks. When you exfoliate too often, you don’t allow your skin cells to turn over and rehydrate your skin. At most, you should only need to exfoliate at least once a week; however, if you still have really dry skin — even with moisturizing — after a few weeks, a chemical face peel might be able to help.
• Forgetting to Wear Sunscreen: There are few ways to damage your skin faster than by not wearing sunscreen. It does not matter if it is cloudy or in the dead of winter — you need to apply sunscreen to all visible areas of skin every day. Skipping this step in your skin care routine will ultimately result in age spots, dry skin, and premature wrinkles.

If you have visible skin damage from years of bad habits, contact the dermatology office of Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC, to find out if a chemical face peel is the right solution for you. Schedule a consultation with one of their skin surgeons today by calling (860) 246-3533. You can also learn more about other skin care treatments like microdermabrasion and Botox® by visiting their website.