skin type / condition

ALL, except Sensitive

Targets

Acne, Acne Scarring, Hyperpigmentation, Congested Pores, Excess Oil, Age Spots, Sun Damage, Wrinkles, Fine Lines, Dark Patches, Texture

duration

15-30 minutes+

price

60.00

Description

The cumulative effects of the sun, age, and smoking make the skin appear wrinkled and thin. In addition, abnormal cells may grow and multiply, creating unsightly spots or in some cases, skin cancers. Luckily for us, the skin is unique in its ability to regenerate itself. The normal pace of regeneration, however, is slow and does not prevent the accumulation of abnormal skin cells. A more efficient way of ridding the body of those abnormal cells and replacing them with 'new' skin is to 'peel' off the top layers of skin. The body then replaces these layers with new skin that is healthier and younger looking.

What are the different types of chemical peels?
Mechanical peels work by 'rubbing off' the top layers of skin. Older methods used a pumice stone. Dermabrasion also enjoyed popularity. More recently even salons have started using systems that 'sandblast' the skin. How well these methods work is highly technician dependent.

Chemical peels work by putting a chemical on the skin that reacts with and breaks up the top layers of skin (epidermis). Examples of this are the 'fruit acid' peels, 'TCA' peel, 'Obaji blue peel', etc. Depending on the nature and concentration of the chemicals used these peels can strip off only very superficial layers of skin or they can go deep into the skin.
 

What Conditions do Chemical Peels Treat?
+Fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth
+Wrinkles caused by sun damage
+Aging and hereditary factors
+Mild scarring
+Certain types of acne
+Age spots, freckles
+Dark patches due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills (melasma)
+Improves the overall look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and color. Each peel is customized to your skin type or condition. Higher levels may be applied for deeper exfoliation.