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Peels

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GLYCOLIC ACID PEELS

  • This peel is perfect for perking up rough, dull or mildly sun damaged skin
  • Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxyl acid derived from sugar cane
  • It works via subtle exfoliation and stimulation of skin turn over
  • The peel takes about 20 minutes and is repeated 4 to 6 times a few weeks apart
  • There can be mild stinging during the procedure and some short lived mild redness. Post treatment peeling is uncommon

SALICYLIC ACID PEELS

  • Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxyl acid, derived from the bark of the willow tree
  • It has a high affinity for oils, making it particularly helpful in acne patients, especially if blackheads are a problem
  • It is also helpful in freshening up dull or mildly sun damaged skin
  • The peel takes about 20 minutes and is repeated 4 to 6 times a few weeks apart
  • There can be mild stinging during the procedure and some short lived mild redness. Fine peeling can occasionally occur a few days later

VITALIZE PEEL

  • Ideal to restore the glow to sun damaged, dull post summer skin
  • It uses a combination of lactic acid, resorcinol and salicylic acid
  • The cherry on the cake is the added application of a retinoic solution to maximize the extent and depth of improvement
  • This peel is repeated 3 times about 3 to 4 weeks apart
  • Some very light flaking can occur at day 3 or 4

Frequently Asked Questions

The acids in peels help exfoliate by breaking down and eliminating dead skin. This helps refresh the skin by eliminating wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and other types of damage. Peels accelerate this process by getting rid of excess debris instead of letting it naturally fall off over an extended period.

People looking to remedy rough, dull skin should opt for a glycolic acid peel. A salicylic acid peel is best for people with oily, acne-prone skin. If you’re looking to freshen up your skin after mild sun damage, you will need a combination of several acids found in the Vitalize peel.

While one peel may be effective for very minor skin issues, it’s usually recommended to get a series of peels to fully address damage. Providers suggest getting salicylic and glycolic acid peels four to six times in total. Since the Vitalize peel is a stronger formula, only three sessions are recommended. Each peel should be done three to four weeks apart to allow the skin to slough off debris before exfoliating again.

Most people get face peels, since this is usually where aging signs are most prevalent. However, some people enjoy getting peels on their feet. The acids can assist in wearing down calluses and thick heel skin, which gives the feet an overall softer feel.