For a quick refresher, a series of Chemical Peels will give you
the glow you need for that special event, or just for
everyday.
Soften fine lines, promote a rosy glow, encourage
better penetration of your skin care products, diminish skin
discoloration, and even dry an acne flare up. Medical grade chemical
peels improve and smooth the texture of the skin by removing dead and
damaged skin cells. This treatment is helpful for those individuals with
acne prone skin, blackheads, whiteheads, wrinkles and uneven skin
pigmentation. There are many different types of chemical peels
avialable. The precise formula used may be customized to meet the
individual needs of your skin’s present condition. During your visit, a
LuminaSkin licensed healthcare professional will determine which
chemical peel is best suited for you.
Benefits of a chemical peel:
• Removes dead skin/skin cell and impurities from the face
• Restores a youthful glow
• Reduces wrinkles and hyperpigmentation
• Reduces blackheads and whiteheads
• Helps minimize and control acne
• Well tolerated by most clients
• Little to no downtime (with most peels)
Things To Know About a Peel:
• Your treatment may feel warm, like a sunburn
• Some stinging and temporary redness may occur
• Multiple treatments are needed to reveal the full benefits
Talk to your LuminaSkin practitioner about how to maintain your healthy glow after receiving a series of peel treatments.
At LuminaSkin, we have the 4 best types of peels.
Glycolic Acid:
Glycolic acid has been widely used in recent years
to give the skin a smoother, younger, fresher, look. It helps control
mild acne, and improves skin discoloration associated with acne.
Glycolic acid, a natural substance derived from sugar cane, is
particularly useful in rejuvenating sun damaged skin, including; rough,
unevenly textured skin, fine wrinkles, and skin pigmentation.
At LuminaSkin, our peels have a glycolic acid
concentration of 70%, for maximum benefit and results. The peel takes
between 15 – 30 minutes, and four treatments are usually necessary to
achieve the desired effects. Most clients tolerate the treatment well
and report only slight stinging and temporary redness.
Salicylic Acid:
This Beta Hydroxy Acid is keratolytic and induces
smoothness of the stratum corneum surface. Its lipophilic molecule gives
it the ability to penetrate through sebaceous plugs and normalize the
excess shedding of cells within the follicles. Topical irritation is
minimal with salicylic acid, perhaps as a result of its strong
anti-inflammatory properties.
Retinoic Acid:
Retinoic acid peels result in smoother, softer skin
texture. This type of peel is used to reduce wrinkles and pigmentation
problems. The use of Retinoic acid increases dermal volume and tightens
the skin. It also improves, and in some instances eradicates actinic
keratosis. Retinoic acid increases blood flow to the face, which
imparts a healthy, rosy glow.
Jessner’s and TCA:
Jessner’s or trichloraceptic acid (TCA) peels
creates quite a bit of exfoliation, helping to remove sun-damaged
surface layers of the skin, including fine lines and brown spots. These
peels are also effective in eliminating precancerous skin lesions and
actinic keratoses. Jessner’s and TCA peels are stronger than Glycolic
acid peels, and are typically used for individuals with more advanced
photoaging. While these peels have shown to be very safe, there is a
healing time of five to ten days.
As with any prescribed treatment at LuminaSkin, you
will be required to provide your medical history to determine if you
are a candidate for a chemical peel. A LuminaSkin licensed healthcare
professional will consult with you regarding performance expectations,
pricing, before and after care and answer any questions you may have
about any LuminaSkin treatments or products.
Next Steps...
We invite you to schedule a complimentary
consultation by filling out the form at the top of this page or by
calling our office at 650.401.6060. We look forward to hearing from you.
