Superficial peeling with fruit acids (AHA/BHA)

Superficial peeling with fruit acids (AHA/BHA): a treatment to regain clearer and brighter skin

The superficial peeling with fruit acids (AHA/BHA) is an aesthetic medicine treatment that improves the radiance of the complexion, refines the skin texture and helps correct blemishes, dilated pores, superficial pigment spots and the first signs of aging.

The superficial peel is a gentle treatment that gradually improves the quality of the skin without significant social exclusion. It is particularly recommended for people wishing to regain a brighter complexion, correct certain imperfections or prevent the first signs of skin aging.

At the Biolaser center in Saint-Louis, near Basel, Mulhouse, Lörrach and Weil am Rhein, each protocol is personalized after a medical consultation in order to choose the most suitable peeling for your skin and your goals.

What is a superficial peel with fruit acids?

The superficial peel with fruit acids, also known as AHA peeling or BHA peeling, is an aesthetic medicine treatment that acts on the most superficial layers of the skin. It involves applying a solution containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, or mandelic acid, to induce a controlled exfoliation of the epidermis.

Some superficial peels also use beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), such as salicylic acid. Fat-soluble, they penetrate pores to help regulate excess oil, unclog pores, and treat oily or acne-prone skin.

This exfoliation stimulates cell renewal and promotes the elimination of dead cells that accumulate on the surface of the skin. Over the course of the sessions, the skin is naturally renewed, its appearance becomes more homogeneous and its texture gradually refines.

Unlike deeper peels, the fruit acid peel only acts on the surface. It is a gentle, generally well-tolerated treatment that does not require significant downtime and can be easily integrated into a skincare protocol.

At the Biolaser center in Saint-Louis, the choice of peeling is always made during a medical consultation. The doctor selects the most suitable protocol according to your skin type, your phototype and the problem to be treated.

For which imperfections is a fruit acid peel recommended?

Thanks to its exfoliating action, the fruit acid peel improves many superficial imperfections and regains a more homogeneous skin. The protocol is always personalized according to your skin, your expectations and the indication to be treated.

Peeling for oily skin and excess oil

The superficial peel helps to remove dead cells and unclog pores. It thus helps to regulate excess sebum, limit shine and sustainably improve the quality of oily skin.

Peeling for mild acne and blemishes

By promoting skin renewal, the fruit acid peel helps to reduce superficial imperfections and prevent the appearance of new pimples. It can be offered as part of a comprehensive management of mild acne, in addition to an adapted skincare routine.

Peeling to tighten enlarged pores and refine skin texture

When the pores are dilated or the skin texture lacks regularity, the superficial peel gradually smooths the skin surface. The skin appears softer, more even and the complexion regains more radiance.

Peeling against superficial pigment spots

Fruit acid peeling may also be indicated to reduce certain superficial pigment spots, especially those related to the sun or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. By accelerating the renewal of the epidermis, it helps to gradually homogenize the complexion.

Peeling to regain a luminous complexion

Over time, cell renewal slows down and dead cells accumulate on the surface of the skin, giving a dull appearance to the complexion. The superficial peel stimulates this natural renewal and gradually restores luminosity, softness and freshness to the skin.

What fruit acid peels are offered at Biolaser?

There are several superficial peels with fruit acids, each with specific properties. The choice of protocol does not only depend on the problem to be treated, but also on your skin type, your phototype, its sensitivity and the desired result.

At the Biolaser center in Saint-Louis, Dr. Michaël Thanacody uses medical peels from the Dermaceutic and Eneomey laboratories, recognized for their expertise in aesthetic medicine. During the consultation, he selects the most suitable protocol for your skin.

Peeling	Indication
Crystal Peel	The Crystal Peel is the most commonly used superficial peel in the office. It is particularly indicated for improving the overall quality of the skin, reviving the radiance of the complexion and treating certain superficial pigment spots. His protocol is personalized according to each patient in order to obtain progressive and natural results.
Milk Peel	The Milk Peel is a superficial peel that stimulates cell renewal and gradually improves the appearance of the skin. It is used to restore radiance to the complexion, refine the skin texture and correct certain superficial imperfections.
Mask Peel	The Mask Peel is a peel for oily or acne-prone skin. Thanks to its sebum-regulating and exfoliating action, it helps purify the skin, unclog pores and improve blemishes.
Purify Peel	The Purify Peel is a superficial peel specially designed for oily and acne-prone skin. It helps treat retentional acne, regulate hyperseborrhea, unclog pores and improve the quality of the skin in the long term. |

The choice of peeling is always made by the doctor during the consultation. This personalized approach allows us to offer the most suitable treatment for your skin and your aesthetic goals.

How does a fruit acid peeling session work?

Each fruit acid peel is preceded by a medical consultation to assess your skin and define the most appropriate protocol.

Skin preparation is essential

In order to optimize the effectiveness of the treatment and limit the risk of side effects, a 14-day skin preparation is mandatory before each peel. The doctor prescribes a cosmetic routine adapted to your skin, consisting of specific treatments to be applied daily. This preparation conditions the skin, promotes even penetration of the peel and improves results.

The course of the session

The session usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and takes place in several stages:

• Cleansing and preparation of the skin : the skin is thoroughly cleansed in order to optimize the action of the peeling.
• Application of the peel: the solution is applied for a few minutes. Slight tingling or a feeling of warmth may be felt; They are completely normal and disappear quickly.
• Neutralization and soothing treatments : depending on the protocol used, the peel is neutralized or removed, then a soothing treatment is applied.
• LED phototherapy (if indicated): An LED session can complement the treatment to soothe the skin, promote cell renewal and optimize recovery.

To obtain optimal results, a protocol of 3 to 4 sessions, spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart, is generally recommended. The number of sessions is always personalized according to your skin and the problem being treated.

What results to expect after a fruit acid peel?

The results of a fruit acid peel (AHA/BHA) appear gradually over the course of the sessions. From the first few days, the skin generally regains more radiance and a more even appearance. A comprehensive protocol then allows for longer-lasting results.

Depending on your problem, a superficial peel can help to:

• illuminate the complexion and restore radiance to the skin;
• refine skin texture ;
• tighten enlarged pores ;
• regulate excess sebum ;
• reduce blemishes related to mild acne;
• fade certain superficial pigment spots ;
• improve the overall quality of the skin.

The results vary from one patient to another depending on the type of skin, the indication treated and the protocol put in place. They are usually optimized when the peel is combined with the cosmetic routine prescribed by the doctor and daily sun protection.

Before/After Fruit Acid Peel Photos

What are the consequences of a fruit acid peel?

The superficial peel with fruit acids is a non-restrictive treatment. The aftermath is usually mild and allows you to quickly resume your daily activities.

After the session, it is normal to observe:

• slight redness for a few hours;
• a feeling of warmth or tightness, comparable to a slight sunburn;
• a little drier skin in the days that follow.

Fine peeling (skin peeling slightly) may appear 2 to 3 days after treatment. This usually remains discreet and reflects the natural renewal of the skin.

Precautions to be taken

To promote good recovery and optimize results, it is recommended to:

• apply the moisturizing and repairing treatments prescribed by the doctor;
• avoid scrubs and irritating products until the skin has completely recovered;
• limit exposure to the sun and apply SPF 50+ sun protection daily, which is essential for the duration of the protocol.

Following these recommendations helps to improve the results of the treatment and limit the risk of new pigment spots.

Why choose Biolaser for your fruit acid peel?

At the Biolaser center, each fruit acid peel is performed by Dr. Michaël Thanacody according to a personalized protocol, adapted to your skin, your phototype and your goals.

The treatment includes a 14-day skin preparation with adapted cosmetic treatments, the choice of the most appropriate peeling, as well as a medical follow-up throughout the protocol.

Located in Saint-Louis, near Basel, Mulhouse, Lörrach and Weil am Rhein, the Biolaser center welcomes patients from France, Switzerland and Germany who want to improve the quality of their skin in the long term.