Black Peel

Black peel is a medical-grade peel best suited for blackhead acne. It is an excellent chemical exfoliant that helps improve clogged and acne-prone skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as a maintenance peel for oily and acne-prone skin.

Key Highlights:

  • Black peels can benefit congested and acne-prone skin.
  • The oil solubility of this medical-grade peel helps it penetrate deep into the follicles.
  • Black peel exfoliates the follicles to reduce excess oil production and congestion.
  • Black peel’s anti-inflammatory properties help destroy the bacteria that’s causing acne.
  • Peels facilitate quicker cell turnover. It decreases breakouts and improves skin health, too.
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Black Peel At A Glance

  • For: Acne, congestion, oily skin
  • Procedure time: 12 minutes
  • Duration of results: Variable
  • Back to work: 2-5 sessions
  • Recovery: 0- 3 days
  • Anaesthetic: Nil
  • Your specialist: Dermatologist
  • Cost: ₹ (Consultation required)

Black peels are safe for all skin types. They can effectively treat oily skin, congested pores, blackheads, and acne, and also decrease acne-related inflammation. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What can black peels do for my skin?

Black peel chemical peel can effectively – 

  • Decrease skin congestion and blackheads
  • Enhance skin texture and radiance
  • Diminish acne 
  • Regulate oil secretion 

Black peels are compatible with Accutane/oratane therapy and can be combined with acne treatments and topical retinoids. 

Deep cysts tend to be multiple and measure 1-2 mm in diameter, becoming more noticeable when the skin is stretched. 

How do black peels work?

Black peel is a keratolytic that promotes chemical exfoliation by loosening the bonds in the skin cells. Black peel treatment penetrates the oil glands, cleans out the clogged pores, exfoliates the follicles to remove congestion, and reduces acne-induced inflammation. 

 

How long does black peel recovery take?

The recovery period for a black peel facial Depends on the concentration and can take between 1 and3 days. You may experience some redness in the treated area. With higher-concentration peels, you can experience gentle peeling for the next 72 hours. Your treatment provider can give you a precise recovery timeline.

What are post-peel recommendations?

Here are some care tips to follow after your black peel treatment in Chennai:

  • Use a non-comedogenic moisturiser twice a day
  • Avoid prescription retinoids for the next 4-8 days
  • Avoid direct sunlight for the next 2 weeks. Use  a good sunscreen twice daily
  • When your skin starts peeling, don’t try picking or rubbing it.
  • Follow the post-peel instructions given by your dermatologist.

 

When will I see the results?

Results can be visible after just one black peel. You can opt for a series of 2-3 peels performed every week or two for optimal black peel benefits.

When should you avoid black peels?

Black peels are not safe when pregnant or breastfeeding. It is also not safe if you have:

  • Aspirin allergies
  • Active Herpes Simplex Cold sores
  • Sensitive skin or rosacea.