Do I need to do acid brushing every day? How long should I do it?

Acid peeling is a skin care method that many girls have heard of, and many girls like it. But although acid peeling has many benefits for our skin, it should not be done frequently. So, does acid peeling need to be done every day? What are the precautions for acid peeling?

Do I need to do acid scrubbing every day?

It is not recommended to use acid every day. Acid peeling is a gradual process that requires the skin to develop tolerance. People with dry skin can use it every 2-3 weeks, while people with oily skin and closed pores can use it 1-2 times every 1-2 weeks. At the beginning, you can brush it once every half a month, then once a week, and finally stabilize it to 2-3 times a week. This frequency is not absolute, and you still need to adjust the frequency appropriately according to your own situation. Acid peeling uses an acidic substance to act on the skin surface to dissolve the oil deposited on the skin surface or thick keratin. Therefore, this acidic substance cannot be used every day. After all, the skin becomes delicate after acid peeling, and we need to give the skin time to repair.

Notes on acid brushing

1. Before brushing the acid, you can apply a small amount behind the ear for a sensitivity test.

2. In the initial stage of acid scrubbing, in order to build skin tolerance, you must choose relatively mild acids. The acid concentration should not be too high. Allow the skin to adapt to the acid. Afterwards, you can gradually increase the acid concentration and dosage.

3. After acid peeling, you must moisturize your face well. If you don’t do it well, your face is likely to peel and break out.

4. Regarding the frequency of acid flushing, it should not be too frequent, 2-3 times a week is enough.

5. For acid peeling, try to do it at night so that the newly grown cuticle can be protected from the torture of ultraviolet rays. After acid peeling at night, you must pay attention to sun protection the next day.

6. Never mix and match multiple acid products in pursuit of effective results, as this will only put a burden on your skin.

How long is the appropriate time to brush the acid?

It depends. When scrubbing acid, the acid needs to stay on the human body and face for a few minutes. This needs to be determined according to the length of time the acid is scrubbed. Generally, for beginners, it can be washed clean in about 15-20 minutes; but for people who frequently scrub acid, the skin has built up tolerance, and the acid can stay on the face for a long time, sometimes even overnight. How long it takes for acid peeling to take effect needs to be judged based on your own skin condition. Because everyone's situation is different, the time it takes for acid peeling to take effect will naturally be different. Generally, acid peeling needs to be persisted for at least 1-2 months to see more obvious results. Acid peeling changes the acidity of the skin's surface to help remove excess dead skin cells and promote normal metabolism of skin cells. Acid products are irritating to human skin, and daily acid peeling can cause the skin to become unbearable and more fragile, and may cause discomfort symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching. For novices and people with sensitive skin, daily acid peeling is not recommended.

How long does it take for acid scrubbing to be effective?

Individual situations vary and the length of time required varies. Using acidic products to unclog pores can have a certain effect on the treatment and prevention of closed comedones. Generally, the effects can be seen within 28 days, which is one skin metabolism cycle. The number of closed comedones on the face will be reduced, and the existing closed comedones may peel off and disappear. During the acid peeling process, be sure to do a good job of sun protection and avoid direct sunlight. You don’t have to worry about sensitive skin or thin skin. When doing acid peeling, you must ensure that your skin is healthy enough. Be sure to pay attention to sun protection during acid peeling. Acid peeling will cause the old dead skin cells on your face to fall off, and new cuticle cells have not yet been fully generated. The protection of the skin is relatively weakened, and the damage from ultraviolet rays is more direct.