Chemical peels are the new facials, even better actually. There, I said it! Chemical peels are a much deeper and result-driven treatment than facials. The ingredients used in a facial are typically professional skin care products that you can use at home, and are usually paired with a device or add-on for better results. The devices or add-ons may include manual extractions (yes, the pimple-popping videos!!), light therapy, nano-needling or other facial devices. Alternatively, chemical peels use ingredients and chemicals that can only be administered by a licensed esthetician who has received training on the product used.
The Chemical Peel Rundown
Professional chemical peels are considered a targeted skincare treatment and should not be conducted at home. These skin treatments use a custom chemical solution to exfoliate your skin and reveal a youthful glow in just 30 minutes. Amazing right? Peels provide a targeted treatment for all skin types, they can treat Acne, Rosacea, Pigmentation, Scarring, Breakouts, Sensitivity, Skin Texture, and Oiliness. Most of our peels are minimal downtime, zero pain and provide guaranteed results.
Why Should I get a Chemical Peel?
The outer layer of your skin consists of dead skin cells that flake off daily. As the outer layer sheds, a new layer of skin appears; this process is called cellular turnover. Cellular turnover happens on and throughout our entire body. Have you ever wondered why our joints and back hurt less when we were younger? Our cells constantly renew and repair themselves, and this is even more true when we were younger.
The body’s cellular turnover rate decreases as we age.
A baby’s skin cells turnover every 3-5 days. But, by the time we are 30, the cellular turnover rate is 28-45 days, by 40 it is 45-60 days. By properly exfoliating your skin with chemical peels, you are increasing your cellular turnover rate with a safe and effective topical chemical solution that manually turns over your skin. Cool right?
Chemical Peel Benefits
- Help clear breakouts and kill bacteria
- Improve the skin’s texture
- Improve the skin’s tone
- Stimulate new cell growth and collagen production
- Address acne scarring and other superficial scars
- Reduce hyperpigmentation from sun damage
- Allow your at-home skin care products to be more effective by having less damaged layers for the products to go through
- Smooth fine lines and wrinkles
- Reverse signs of aging such as age spots
- Increase hydration and youthfulness to the skin
There’s no doubt that you will see results after just one chemical peel. However, for long-term and best results, a series of chemical peels are recommended. We highly recommend 3-5 peels spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Not All Peels Are the Same
Your esthetician can offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your skin’s needs. Estheticians will discuss things such as your current lifestyle, current skin concerts, desired outcome and your current skin type.
