What are Chemical Peels

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Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that involve the careful exfoliation of the skin using an acid. The acid removes a uniform amount of skin cells across the treatment area. 

Chemical peels work with the help of acids within the peel that raise the acidity of the skin to around a 3.8 pH level. Normally, skin has a pH of around 5.5, and changing the pH level chemically loosens the cells that form the “glue” between dead skin and healthy skin. With that bond chemically loosened, exfoliation occurs as dead skin is removed to reveal healthy skin underneath. This process promotes the growth of new healthy skin cells.

The Following types of skin problem can benefit from a skin peels treatment.

• Ageing skin, fine-lines & Wrinkles
• Acne
• Skin tone and enlarged pores
• Hyper pigmentation , (melasma)
• Sun Damage
• Uneven Skin Tone & Texture
• Dull and Dry/Dehydrated Skin

•Active bacterial, viral, fungal, or herpetic infection  

•Open wounds  

• History of drugs with photosensitizing potential 

• Pre-existing inflammatory dermatoses (e.g., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, pemphigus) 

• Facial cancers, especially facial melanoma 

• Uncooperative patient (patient is careless about sun exposure or application of medicine) SPF is so important to protect your skin.

• For REFRESH peels, history of abnormal scarring, keloids, atrophic skin, or isotretinoin use in the last 12 months. The Refresh peel should not be done on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and above. 

• For GLOW peels, a patch tests will be carried out for patients with nut allergies due to mandelic acid content.

• For Pure peels, a patch tests will be carried out for patients with Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and above.

Chemical peels are fab, Start off with a foaming cleanser to remove any impurities. After an  refreshing toner and a antiseptic cleanse. Your skin will then be ready for your chemical peel , Each peel is mixed  during your appointment, this will then be applied to the skin starting at the forehead down to the chin. You may experience slight tinging and an biting sensation. This is completely normal. It will pass after the chemical peel has been neutralized an AHA booster will be applied and a calming face mask depending on treatment type you have booked in for this will be followed by a refreshing ice globe facial and ligthfusion LED facemask.