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Skin treatments
Some favorite skin treatments are a technique that uses glycolic acid. These “fruity acid” treatments smooth the skin of people of all ages. Glycolic acid seems to work best on those with tough, sun-damaged skin. Occasionally, it is used in conjunction with bleaching chemicals to correct uneven pigmentation.
Effective prescription skin treatments use Retin-A. It is most effective in older people who have fine facial wrinkles or splotchy pigmented areas on the skin caused by sun damage. It is also used by younger people to counteract the aging effects of sun exposure. Retin-A will thin the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, and ready the skin for an acid facial peel.
Skin treatments should only be undertaken by dermatologists and certified estheticians. Don’t let someone put anything on your face without knowing they know what they’re doing.
