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PEELS

Facial peels are effective in minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation issues like age spots, discoloration and uneven skin tone.

  • Exfoliates dead skin cells and stimulates skin renewal.
  • Can be dialed up or down in strength by the number of layers applied.
  • Brightening Accelerator is applied to primed and exfoliated skin post-peel for increased penetration of ingredients.
  • Kojic acid, vitamin B3 and Symwhite® brighten skin and improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
  • MATRIXYL™ synthe’6™® is a peptide that strengthens and firms skin and improves elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

PRE-PEEL CARE GUIDE

Below is a guide that, when followed, will maximize the results of your treatment as well as ensure that you encounter as few service complications as possible.

  • Discontinue all use of retinoids and other chemical exfoliating agents for at least 72 hours. This is very important and failure to do so could result in lifting of the skin as these products compromise the integrity of the skin. This includes all topical prescription acne medication.
  • If you are a sunbather, or frequent the tanning salon, it is important to stay out of the sun (artificial or not) for a minimum of 72 hours prior to your service. Peeling services will not be performed if any redness due to sun exposure is present on the skin. This measure is taken solely for our clients’ safety and benefit.
  • Discontinue all use of antibiotics two weeks prior to your peeling service.
  • Avoid mircodermabrasion, other chemical peeling services 2 weeks prior to your peeling service.
  • Avoid waxing 72 hours prior to peeling service.
  • Regarding the Herpes Simplex Virus I and II: it is possible for a herpes break out to surface following more assertive.  it is advised that anyone with a history pre treat 2 days before your peeling service with your doctors recommend prescription.
  • Follow directions given to you by your skincare professional! These instructions are given with your best interest in mind.

POST-PEEL CARE GUIDE

Below is a guide that, when followed, will maximize the results of your treatment as well as ensure that you encounter as few service complications as possible.

  • Limit sun exposure as much as possible for 2-4 weeks following your peeling service
  • Do not use tanning beds ever, but particularly in 4 weeks following a chemical peel.
  • Apply an SPF 50 sunscreen daily (reapplying as necessary during times of prolonged exposure) for 2 weeks before returning to standard SPF 30 for daily use.
  • Avoid Strenuous exercise and activities for 24 hours post service.
  • Wash gently only with hands for 72 hours post peel.
  • do not manually exfoliate the treated area for 3 weeks following peeling service.
  • Do not apply any acid or retinol based products for at least 72 hours following peeling service.
  • Make sure to divulge any and all information to your skincare specialist regarding topicals for tailored instruction.
  • Do no pick at your skin as it begins to shed or encourage it desquamate (slough off) before it is ready as it can cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.
  • Follow directions given to you by your skincare professional! These instructions are given with your best interest in mind.