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CHEMICAL PEEL FAQs
Why peel the skin?
As we age, our skin cells are replenished at a much slower rate causing a build-up of dead skin cells on the surface. This gives the skin an irregular texture and a dull look.
Skin peeling creates a gentle, even, and controlled shedding of the layers of damaged cells – exposing the smoother, fresher skin below. And, it’s important to keep up with this regularly at home too so that your topical antioxidants and hydrating serums can be absorbed by the dermis, below the surface, where they do their work. A layer of dead skin cells on the surface interferes with this absorption and really reduces the effectiveness of your home care regimen.
Am I a good candidate for a chemical peel?
Chemical peels work best on those clients with mild to moderate skin damage from sun exposure, aging, lifestyle choices such as smoking, and/or acne. If you would like a brighter, smoother and fresher complexion, without surgery and little or no downtime, then you are an excellent candidate for a chemical peel.
Is a chemical peel painful?
Most clients report a mild stinging or slight burning sensation that lasts for a very short amount of time, however, it really depends on the type of chemical used during the process. Alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids are quite gentle and are used for mild skin damage, fine lines and discolorations. Thanks to cutting edge technology such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and laser procedures that offer excellent results with little or no downtime, fewer and fewer clients are opting for seriously deep chemical peels.
How does a chemical peel work?
Chemical peels have the ability to dissolve the top layers of dull, leathery and sun-damaged skin, revealing the softer, smoother, newer skin that lies underneath. As we age, our skin cell turnover tends to slow down, leaving us with skin that simply doesn't have the youthful glow it once did. By exfoliating the old, dead skin on the skin's surface, you also help promote collagen growth.
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