top of page

CHEMICAL PEELS

Revealing youthful skin from underneath.

8.jpg
Eye Makeup

Fine Lines

Wearing Leaf Pattern Necklace

Sun Damage

Pigmentation

Face Scrub

Dullness

Unevenness

Acne Treatment

Mild Scarring

What exactly is in a chemical peel?

1. AHA Chemical Peels

Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is a naturally derived water soluble substance.

  • Glycolic Acid: A type of AHA that can treat psoriasis, melasma and seborrheic keratosis. It assists in collagen production to fill up the skin and smooth skin's complexion. 

  • Lactic Acid: Another type of AHAs that is sourced from dairy products. They are one of the more gentle on the skin while still having a great resurfacing of the skin to stimulate cell renewal. They also help improve the skin's natural moisture factor to improve skin health. 

​

2. BHA Chemical Peels

Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that is also naturally derived, but an oil-soluble substance.

  • Salicylic acid: the most common BHA that is known to treat acne but also works as an anti-inflammatory substance to calm down general redness. It helps dissolve oils in the skin reducing black heads, white heads and well as other hardened sebum particles that may be causing uneven skin texture and tone. 

3. TCA Chemical Peels

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a medium strength peel that resurfaces the entire face to correct imperfections by accelerating cell turnover.

  • It reconstructs collagen and elastin within the skin layer resulting in a glow that improves skin health.

 

​

What do I need to know and how often should my treatments be?​

Pre Care

At least 2 weeks of no other active skin treatments (e.g., IPL treatments, other chemical peels, retinol)

 

At least 2 weeks of no heavy sun exposure (e.g., intentional tanning)  

​

​

 Treatment Plan

Initial Plan: 4-6 treatments every 1-2 weeks

​

Maintenance Plan: 1 treatment every

4-12 weeks depending on the focus of the skin

​

​

​

Post Care

Application of sunscreen regularly for 2 weeks after treatment. 

 

Avoiding intentional tanning for at least 2 weeks

 

Avoidance of any skin irritants (i.e., hot saunas, scratching) for the next 48 hours​

Post Care Cont'

Avoid strenuous exercise for the next 48 hours

 

No additional active skin treatments for the next 2 weeks (e.g., retinol)

 

Make up can be used, but not recommended during the first week after treatment

What can a chemical peel do?

Chemical peeling is used to treat (but not limited to):

bottom of page