How do Chemical peels work?

They function by applying a chemical solution to the skin, which helps to eliminate the outer layers. As the layers peel, your skin regenerates looking younger, plumper, brighter, smoother and more clear.
Controlled Damage

The chemical solution creates a controlled wound that breaks down the chemical bonds between skin cells, leading to the skin peeling or flaking away. 

Skin Regeneration
This peeling activates the body's natural healing response, resulting in the production of new collagen, elastin and skin cells. 
The Result

The new skin formed appears smoother and more radiant, with a reduction in lines and wrinkles.

What can they treat?

Chemical peels can be used to effectively treat a wide range of skin conditions, including: 

Acne

Chemical peels kill acne-causing bacteria stopping active acne breakouts on the spot and they provide deep exfoliation helping unclog pores and with oil control. 

Fine lines & wrinkles

Softening of fine lines and shallow creases, reduces crow’s feet, forehead furrows, and other expression lines. You can also expect an improvement in skin laxity and less sagging appearance.

Hyperpigmentation

Peels can be a great way to target sun spots, melasma, age spots, liver spots, freckles and uneven skin coloring as they can be very difficult to eliminate. 

Uneven texture

Through the peel's powerful exfoliation, it stimulates the body's natural healing response, producing more collagen which helps to smooth, plump and fill in texture. Making pores look smaller and less noticeable. Helps with rough skin, scaly patches, and a dull complexion.

Scars

Scars develop during the healing process when the skin acts fast and sends cells to form new collagen fibers or attack infections. As a result, this can create hypertrophic scars or atrophic scars. Hypertrophic scars are bumpy, raised tissues on the surface of the skin that occur after the body produces too much collagen when healing. Atrophic scars are depressed scars that develop when there’s a loss of tissue. Ice pick or boxcar scars fall in this category.

Body Tx

Not just for your face you can have a peel on your hands, feet, neck and just about anywhere else on the body. 

What are the Different types of chemical Peels?

There are various types of chemical peels, each characterized by distinct pH levels, application techniques, and duration. While deeper peels yield more significant results, they also require a longer recovery period.

1. Glycolic acid

2 Salicylic acid

3. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

4. Lactic acid

5. Modified Jessner's solution

6. Phenol 


BEfore 

Prior to undergoing a chemical peel, it’s important to:
  • Consult your dermatologist;

  • Steer clear of excessive exfoliation;

  • Discontinue the use of retinol or potent active ingredients;

  • Avoid waxing or other hair removal techniques in the treatment area;

  • Shield your skin with sunscreen; and

  • Maintain proper hydration.

During  

During the procedure, you should anticipate a light burning sensation lasting approximately five to ten minutes, followed by a stinging feeling.

After

Following a chemical peel, it's essential to focus on moisture by using a gentle, fragrance-free product. Don't use Retinol or other actives for about 10 days. Avoid picking or peeling at your skin, limit sun exposure by applying a high SPF sunscreen, stay well-hydrated, and steer clear of intense activities that induce sweating to prevent irritation.


Your skin can feel tight/ dry for several days after the peel and will flake between days 3 and 10. Then new glowing skin will shine through.