Chemical Peels are actually an ancient treatment, and still one of the most effective services today. Mainly as the ‘chemicals’ are natural acids derived from fruits, plants and milks applied to the skin for beautifying results.
Today these chemicals have been advanced into pure, stronger and sophisticated ingredients to be applied on their own or a combination as a “Peel” or as an added ingredient to skincare products.
Superficial Peels
Only mild dryness for 2-3 days. Used for treating fine lines, dull skin, acne, pigmentation and rough skin.
Medium Peels
Skin flaking for 3-6 days. Treats wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation, sunspots and for skin tightening.
Deep Peels
Severe peeling and crusting for 7-10 days. Used in fair skin patients with severe acne scarring or deep wrinkles and sun lesions. Strict medical monitoring needed.
How does it work?
They need to be broken down to be understood:
AHA (Alpha-hyroxy Acids)
BHA (Beta-hydroxy Acids)
TCA (Trychloroacetic Acids)
Superficial
Primarily work on a surface level to exfoliate and remove layers of dead skin cells and promote healthier cells. Improves texture and feel.
Can be absorbed into the deeper layers to stimulate collagen production.
Medium
Primarily work to exfoliate, move deeper into the pores to break down oil, remove waste & debris. Naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Can be absorbed into the deeper layers to stimulate collagen production
Deep
Primarily exfoliates the entire surface layers & absorbed into the deeper layer to restructure and resurface all in one.
Types - derivative
Glycolic - sugar cane
Lactic - milk
Malic - apples
Tartaric - a range of fruits
Citric - citrus fruits
Mandelic - almonds
Types - derivative
Salicyclic - willow tree bark
Types - derivative
Trichloroethanoic - chlorine bi-product
*efficacy is based on the strength of the chemical. The strength determines how deep it will penetrate
