The secret of your beauty is in the freshness and purity of your skin, so you need orange peeling sessions, which have helped thousands of cases get rid of various skin problems such as pigmentation, melasma, burn marks, scars, and many others. These are safe and light sessions on the skin layers of the face and knees. We will learn about them in detail and their various benefits within this article.

What is orange peel?

Orange peeling is an advanced type of chemical peeling for the skin. Orange peeling is named after the color of the material used in peeling, which contains retinoic acid, which is derived from vitamin A, and sometimes glycolic acid, and trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which stimulates the peeling of the superficial and middle layers of the skin to treat various skin problems.

What are orange peel facial sessions?

Orange peeling sessions for the face are a type of session that we talked about previously and are intended only for the skin of the face because it consists of a thin and sensitive layer and is constantly in contact with direct sunlight. The steps of the session are as follows:

• Make an assessment of your skin type, whether oily, dry, or combination, by a specialized dermatologist and cosmetician.
• Cleansing the skin and removing makeup, any impurities, or fats using a special toner that improves the absorption of the exfoliating material.
• وضع طبقة رقيقة من المادة المقشرة البرتقالية على الوجه مع تجنب العين والفم ويتم تركها لمدة من 4 إلى 6 ساعات.
• Some cases go home with the peeling material, and the actual peeling begins on the face two days after the session and continues for up to 5 days.

For facial sessions, the doctor sets specific dates for repeating the session. The facial requires approximately 3 sessions, with an interval of one month between one session and the next, to obtain the best result.

What are orange peel sessions for the knees?

Orange peeling sessions for the knees are one of the most successful sessions that eliminate skin darkening and remove dead skin cells and rough layers in that area. Below we explain the steps of the session in detail:

• The specialized nursing team cleans and disinfects the knee area from any impurities after examining the skin and ensuring that it is free of any wounds or infections.
• The peeling cream, which usually contains retinoic acid with vitamin C as an antioxidant, is applied and the cream is left on the skin for 8 hours and sometimes it is removed in the session with some chemicals.
• Actual peeling of the knee area begins within 48 hours and continues for 5 to 7 days. During this period, the skin is peeled gradually and in simple layers.

Knees need a maximum of 4 sessions to get rid of rough and damaged skin, with an interval of 3 weeks between sessions, after which you will get a smooth texture and light skin color.

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10 of the most important benefits of orange peel for the skin

Below we learn about 10 of the most important benefits of orange peeling for the skin if the sessions are done in the correct manner by a specialized doctor such as dermatologists and plastic surgeons at Al Mousa Specialist Hospital:  

• Treatment of melasma and pigmentation: The sessions help treat melasma resulting from hormonal imbalance in women or constant exposure to sunlight, because they gradually exfoliate the surface layer of the skin, removing stubborn pigmentation that cannot be treated with creams and skin care products.

• Remove the effects of acne and scars: The session also helps remove the effects of acne and improves the texture of the skin in the case of superficial scars only, which reduces the irritation and redness associated with acne.

• توحيد لون البشرة: One of the most important results of the sessions is getting rid of discolored spots that affect the skin color and create visible differences and also help give the skin freshness and vitality, which unifies its color and makes it radiant.

• Lighten skin tone: Damaged cells that cause dullness and paleness in skin color or skin damaged by sun tanning and old laser sessions are exfoliated, which helps lighten its color.

• Removing wrinkles and expression lines: The sessions enhance the production of collagen and elastin, which is responsible for skin tightening, which helps remove wrinkles, tighten the skin, and improve its elasticity, especially in the areas around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. It reduces the appearance of signs of premature aging and gives a smoother and purer appearance.

• Control of oily secretions: Exfoliation significantly reduces oily secretions, which helps those with oily skin reduce the shine on the face that causes them discomfort, and in the case of using cosmetics, it gives a better appearance.

• Skin cell regeneration: After removing the damaged upper or superficial layers of the skin, it begins to form and produce new healthy cells and this appears in peeling sessions for the knee area, which gives a smooth texture and healthy, fresh skin. In the case of facial sessions, the skin appears more youthful.

• Treating large pores: With repeated orange peeling sessions, the appearance of large pores decreases due to the stimulation of collagen production in the skin, which gives the glass skin appearance that all girls and women dream of.

• Preparatory treatment for further sessions: Orange peeling helps prepare the skin before laser, fractional laser, and mesotherapy sessions. In some cases, doctors recommend peeling as a preliminary treatment before other sessions.

• Reduce blackheads : The sessions help clean the pores in a professional manner due to the acids used, which helps in deep exfoliation of the pores and reduces the formation of blackheads in oily and mixed skin.

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The most important tips after orange peel sessions

Doctors usually recommend important tips after orange peel sessions and explain them in detail to the patient. We will learn about them for the face and knee below:

6 tips after facial peeling sessions

Learn about the 6 most important tips after facial peeling sessions, which the doctor will discuss with you immediately after the session:

• Avoid harmful sunlight after peeling and use sunscreen with a protection factor of +50 and renew it every two hours.
• Do not peel the skin manually, no matter how much it changes color or when the peeling begins, and avoid rubbing the face with your hands so that no wounds or pigmentation appear.
• Refrain from wearing makeup for 5 days after the orange peel session, especially foundations, so as not to clog the pores.
• Gently wash your face using a soothing, fragrance-free cleanser recommended by your doctor, and gently wipe your face afterwards.
• Monitor any abnormal signs such as sensitivity or severe itching, swelling and burning, and contact doctors when they appear.
• Continuously moisturize the face using suitable moisturizers that contain aloe vera gel or panthenol. It is preferable to use them two to three times a day as needed.

7 tips after knee peeling sessions

Here are also 7 tips after knee peeling sessions that help in obtaining an amazing result after the effects of the sessions disappear. Include:

• Wear loose cotton clothing to reduce friction and irritation after the peeling session.
• Avoid sitting with pressed knees or prostrating for a long period of time for a week.
• Avoid bathing with hot water and stick to lukewarm water only so as not to cause skin irritation.
• The skin should not be peeled manually after the session, but rather it is recommended to leave it until automatic peeling occurs gradually.
• Permanent and intense moisturizing of the skin using moisturizers containing shea butter to avoid cracks.
• Reduce exercise for a week, especially strenuous exercise, to avoid excessive sweating and friction.
• After only a week, the lightening creams prescribed by the doctor can be used if the goal of the session is to remove pigmentation.

Complications that may occur after orange peel sessions

These may not be described as complications that occur after orange peel sessions, but rather they are normal and common side effects after the session. It includes the following:

• Redness and irritation of the skin immediately after the session and continues for a week.
• Visible skin peeling days after the session, which is an annoying condition for some women.
• Severe dry skin due to removal of superficial skin layers and improves with continuous moisturizing.
• Temporary changes in skin color, such as darkening due to temporary inflammation after peeling, gradually disappear.
• Itching and slight tingling sensations due to skin stimulation after orange peeling can be treated with soothing creams.

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At Al Mousa Specialist Hospital, specifically in the Dermatology Clinic, orange peeling sessions are supervised by a group of the largest dermatologists and plastic surgeons in the Kingdom. The sessions are performed after sterilizing the room and tools in accordance with safety standards to preserve your health and beauty. You can learn more about the results of the sessions and the appropriate number for your skin by contacting the hospital’s numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Below we answer the most common questions we receive from our followers about the results of the sessions and what is best for each case:

How do I remove pigmentation quickly?

Pigmentation can be removed quickly through chemical peeling, but it requires a dermatologist and cosmetician, in addition to following the advice recommended by the doctor before and after the session.

Which is better, cold peeling or chemical peeling?

The best one is chosen according to the skin type. If the skin is sensitive and needs gradual lightening, then cold peeling is preferable. However, in the case of pigmentation and melasma with traces of rough pimples, chemical peeling becomes the best.

متى تعود البشرة إلى طبيعتها بعد التقشير؟

In the case of simple chemical peeling, the skin usually returns to normal within a week of the session, but with a deep peeling session, the skin returns to normal in approximately 10 to 14 days.