Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Chemical Peel
Wish you could just peel off that top layer of skin and be left with a smooth, bright, baby soft face? A chemical peel is kinda like that! This treatment is a great way to freshen up and brighten your complexion. It also helps with acne, reducing signs of aging, and correcting uneven skin tone.
Now especially is a great time to get a peel. Your face probably needs some TLC from all the mask wearing - and if you experience any post-peel redness or flaking your mask can easily conceal most of it!
What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a treatment that exfoliates the surface of the skin. Your skin goes through its natural lifecycle about once a month. Your old, superficial skin cells flake off and are replaced by new. This cell turnover slows down as you age. These old skin cells are dry and can accumulate, dulling your complexion and leading to uneven skin tone.
Think of a chemical peel as a way to boost your body’s natural cell turnover. By helping your skin be more efficient in removing the old cells - your younger, fresher skin shines through. This results in that glowing, youthful complexion!
Chemical peels work by using exfoliants to loosen the bond between the outer layer of dead skins cells and the new skin beneath. Common exfoliants are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (like Lactic Acid) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (like Salicylic Acid). These work by dissolving the ‘glue’ that hold your cells together, allowing them to easily be wiped away.
The treatment accelerates the skin’s cell regeneration and also triggers the body’s natural healing process. This stimulates collagen and elastin production - resulting in firm, soft, healthy skin.
Benefits of Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are an effective treatment for a variety of skin conditions. Here are some issues you may be experiencing that a peel can help with:
Aging Skin - chemical peels help minimize the appearance of fine lines and crow's feet, giving you a more youthful appearance.
Acne - by balancing your skin’s oil production, acne blemishes resolve and your complexion clears. Peels clean out your pores, reducing the chance of future breakouts.
Discoloration - whether it’s hyperpigmentation, dark patches (melasma), or age spots - chemical peels help lighten these areas.
Uneven tone and texture - a peel resurfaces your skin and smoothes it out. Rough skin and scaly patches are removed, and the appearance of scars diminished.
Getting rid of dull skin leaves you with fresh, new skin and a healthy glow. Your face will be softer to the touch and your make-up will go on smoother. This process also helps skin care products work better, since they'll be able to penetrate your skin more easily.
What to Expect From Your Chemical Peel
There is no downtime following your peel. Your skin will be more sensitive afterwards, so sun protectant is important. You could experience some mild redness and dryness post treatment. Some people experience skin peeling and flaking a few days later.
After just one peel you’ll notice a difference in the brightness and smoothness of your face. For the best, long lasting results I do recommend getting subsequent peels starting 4-6 weeks after.
Polished MedSpa offers a variety of chemical peels to help you rejuvenate your skin. Book an appointment for your chemical peel today. I’ll help you determine what will work best for your skin type and goals!
XO, Lauren