Effectiveness of various organic peels in facial rejuvenation and treatment of sensitive skin

Abstract

The problems with adverse effects of conventional treatments for a range of dermatological conditions have led scientists to search for new compounds of therapeutic value. Efforts have included the evaluation of natural products such as manuka honey, black olives, citrus extracts , pumpkin enzyme extracts for example, has been scientifically recognized for its anti-microbial and skin rejuvenation properties and is now used clinically as a part of medi-facials or as basic low strength peels for skin rejuvenation and for those with sensitive skin. We evaluated the effects of various organic peels on sixty patients over a period of six months by using a grading scale for following skin characteristics post peel procedure; smoothness, firmness, even coloration, normal texture and absence of active skin infections. The overall score in current study was showed that the effectiveness of mandelic peel was more when compared with other organic peels which showed significant difference (p value 0.033). Keywords: sensitive skin; organic peels; medifacials; black olive; manuka honey; pumpkin peel; citrus peel; chemical peels