Even with good skincare products, if your skin feels dry and rough and makeup tends to lift, it is worth checking for buildup inside the skin first. Skin that produces a lot of sebum or has a thickened layer of dead skin cells is prone to clogged pores, and the debris inside pores soon leads to breakouts. This article covers how Aquapeel works and how often to have it. In short, Aquapeel is usually done at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks, with about a month as a starting point, and the interval is adjusted according to skin type and how the skin reacts after treatment.
How does Aquapeel clear the pores?
Aquapeel is a peeling treatment that uses water to remove dead skin cells and clean out sebum, combining chemical and mechanical peeling at once. While the solution softens built-up dead skin and evens the surface, vacuum suction from the same tip draws out sebum, debris and even Demodex mites from the pores, so the care reaches deep into the pores.
Because Aquapeel relies on water and suction rather than blades or strong heat, it places relatively little strain on the skin, which is why many people choose it as their first treatment. However, it does not change the size of the pores themselves, so it is better approached as regular care than as a treatment expected to bring a big change at once.
- Step 1, AHA — the solution softens built-up dead skin cells and smooths a rough skin surface
- Step 2, BHA — intensively cleans out sebum, blackheads and debris inside the pores
- Step 3, hydrogel — moisturizing ingredients replenish hydration and nutrients after peeling
What results can be expected from Aquapeel?
For skin full of blackheads and with an uneven texture, Aquapeel helps because the sebum and debris filling the pores are drawn out by suction, so pores that stood out look more refined. A smoother surface also helps skincare and makeup applied afterward sit evenly rather than sliding around, which can ease the problem of makeup lifting.
If makeup does not sit well or pores have become noticeably enlarged, it may be worth considering whether care that cleanses deeper into the skin is needed before switching products. Aquapeel combines exfoliation, sebum cleansing and hydration in one flow, making it suited to skin with active sebum production or a thick layer of dead skin cells.
- Exfoliation — clears built-up dead skin cells so a dull, rough surface becomes smoother
- Removal of sebum in the pores — vacuum suction draws out the sebum and debris clogging the pores
- Removal of blackheads and whiteheads — with less debris lodged in the pores, the pores look more refined
How often should Aquapeel be done?
Because Aquapeel cleanses with little irritation, it is generally recommended at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks, and starting with about a month as a guide is a comfortable approach. However, sebum production and skin condition differ from person to person, so the right interval and intensity differ too, and the interval suited to your skin should be set through consultation.
People with thin or sensitive skin may see temporary redness after Aquapeel, so it is safer to adjust the next interval after checking the reaction. Washing your face and wearing makeup are possible even on the day of treatment, but it is advisable to avoid activities that raise skin temperature, such as strenuous exercise or drinking alcohol, and to use sunscreen.
