The skin is the outer protection layer for the human body. It is made up of several layers and offers the body protection from various foreign elements. The skin also cools the body with sweat and plays a big part of the physical appearance of an individual. Skin color is determined by the amount of melanin contained in the skin of an individual. Melanin is a pigment which affects the skin color based on its concentration. A higher concentration of melanin would result in darker skin whereas a lower concentration of melanin would result in lighter skin. Barring some expensive plastic surgery or some serious health conditions, the color of the skin tends to be relatively uniform through the life of an individual. However, there are variations in the shade of skin that can occur due to various reasons such as exposure to the sun. Many people also suffer from localized skin color variations such as sports or freckles. Darker areas of skin are a result of hyperpigmentation.
The arms of an individual are often covered by clothing but are sometimes left open. When this happens and the person is exposed to bright sunshine, the skin may turn dark. Patches may also occur for no obvious reason or if there is some imbalance in the skin in that area. People tend to get conscious of their physical appearance and often hide such spots. The arms are also prone to developing wrinkles as one gets older. These are both reasons to hide one’s arms.
A chemical peel procedure could improve the texture and appearance of the skin. It can also reduce dark spots and make the skin appear younger and healthier. It is a procedure which is quite aggressive in that it involves the peeling off of the top layers of skin. A chemical peel is a product that is an acidic chemical that is applied on the skin. It makes the top layers of skin peel off to expose the lower layers of skin. This is dangerous if it is not done correctly as it could even cause skin damage and create permanent scarring. When planning such a procedure, a consultation with a dermatologist is essential so as to avoid any unwanted effects. Stronger chemical peels should only be applied under medical supervision. There are also off the counter products that can be used for home applications. These products are however weaker and it may take more applications for them to be successful.