Skin peels are a treatment that re-generate and re-surface the skin by creating a controlled trauma to the skin. Peels generally remove the top layers of skin to help stimulate collagen production and therefore improves sun-damaged skin, skin pigmentation problems, wrinkles, skin texture, and the overall appearance of the skin.
What types of skin peels are there?
There are many types of skin peels available, ranging from superficial to medium depth to deep. Depending on what skin condition we are treating will depend on the depth of peel chosen.
Superficial Peels
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA) peels.
Lactic acid is a naturally occurring acid in the body. Lactic acid peels can be performed at different strengths, and their main role is to remove the top layers of skin, and to stimulate cellular turnover. Lactic acid peels can slightly tingle, but no downtime is required and they can be done on all skin types. After treatment your skin will feel smoother and look fresher.
Enzyme Mask (Cosmedix)
The lightest peel containing AHAs, it gently exfoliates the surface of the skin leaving it soft and smooth. This peel can be used on its own, or after a microdermabrasion. Active ingredients include: Lactic acid, eucalyptus, rosemary, and chamomile.
Benefits:
- Super exfoliating
- Anti-bacterial
- Antioxidant
- Moisturisers
- Smoothes/ calming
Conditions:
- Sun damaged/ hyper-pigmented
- Dry, scaly, or flaky skin
- Acne prone skin
- Normal skin
- Post deep peel
Blueberry Smoothie Peel
An effective superficial scrub. Particularly good on oily/ problem skin but also effective for a rejuvenating treatment. Active ingredients include: Lactic acid, blueberries (antioxidant), vitamin C.
Benefits:
- Exfoliates dead skin cells
- Antioxidant
- Smoothes
- Purifies
Conditions:
- Acne
- Sun damaged skin
- Dull lifeless skin
Pomegranate Peel (Cosmedix)
The deepest of the superficial peels, the pomegranate is a potent antioxidant peel. It leaves the skin smooth and hydrated. Active ingredients include: 15% Lactic acid, green tea, Resveratrol (antioxidant).
Benefits:
- Superficial depth epidermal peel
- Stimulates cellular turnover
- Increases NMF (natural moisture factor)
- Removes dead skin cells in layers
- Antioxidant
- pH2.2
Conditions:
- Hyper-pigmentation
- Environmental/ sun damage
- Post epidermal leveling
Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA) peels.
Salicylic acid is the main ingredient found in these peels. Salicylic is generally used in oilier skin or acne prone skins as it is oil soluble and penetrates deeper in this type of skin environment.
Phytotretinoin Overnight Peel
This peel is suitable for the cosmetic management of all skin types of epidermal conditions. The degree of peeling can range from no visible peeling to a light to moderate flaking of skin between days 2-7 after the peel. Those with acne prone skin may experience an initial breakout due to the deep follicular cleansing action of BHA’s. Skin can appear flushed and feel tight for several days, and discolourations may temporarily darken before peeling away.
Benefits:
- Medium depth epidermal peel
- Stimulates cellular turnover
- Reduces overactive sebaceous glands
Conditions:
- Acne
- Hyper pigmentation
- Hyperkeratosis
Retinoic Acid Peels(Vitamin A)
Retinoic acid is the ingredient found in many anti-aging skin products such as Retin-A or Stieva-A (tretinoin). Retinoic acid helps to increase the cellular turnover rate of the skin and also makes it behave more like a ‘younger skin’. They can also help to reduce DNA mutations caused from UV exposure on the skin.
Retinal Brulee
This is the lightest of the retinoic acid peels. The degree of peeling can range from no visible peeling to a light to moderate flaking of skin between days 2-7 after the peel. Skin can appear flushed and feel tight for several days, and discolorations may temporarily darken before peeling away. Active ingredients include: Vitamin A, Lactic acid, topical hydro
Benefits:
- Anti-aging
- Stimulates cellular turnover
- Reduces DNA mutations
- Refines and resurfaces skin texture
Conditions:
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dull skin
- Rough & lacklustre
- Visible pores
- Minor discoloration & muddy complexion
- Aged damaged skin
Timeless Peel (Cosmedix)
This chirally corrected AGP complex peel stimulates significant cell turnover. The degree of peeling can range from no visible to light to moderate flaking of between 2-7 days after the peel. Resulting in smoother, denser, more hydrated skin. Pre peel prep required. Active ingredients include: Vitamin A, L- Lactic acid.
Benefits:
- Stimulates cellular turnover
- Increases NMF
- Removes dead skin cells in layers
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dull skin
- Rough & lacklustre
- Visible pores
- Minor discoloration & muddy complexion
- Aged damaged skin
Conditions:
- Melasma/ hyper-pigmentation
- Environmental/ sun damage
- Actinic keratosis
- Pre-mature aging
- Acne/ acne scarring
Timeless Peel (Results Rx) 40% A
The deepest of the retinoic acid peels, this chirally corrected AGP complex peel stimulates significant cell turnover. The degree of peeling can range from moderate to deep, with a 3-5 day recovery period. This peeling is used for anti-aging the skin. Pre peel prep required. Active ingredients include: Vitamin A, L- Lactic acid.
Benefits:
- Stimulates significant cellular turnover
- Deep resurfacing treatment
- Increases NMF factor
- Removes dead skin cells
- Lightens pigmentation
- Evens out skin tone/ texture
Conditions:
- Melasma/ hyperpigmentation
- Actinic kerstosis
- Environmental/ sun damage
- Pre-mature aging
- Aging skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dull skin
- Rough & lacklustre
- Visible pores
- Minor discoloration & muddy complexion
Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) peel
This is a peel that has been performed for many years. Performed at lower concentrations, TCA peels provide superficial resurfacing of the skin to improve skin texture, wrinkles, pigmentation and scarring.
Deep Sea Peel
A potent ‘herbal’ non-acid, plant and herb based peel. Stimulates significant cell turnover.Results in smoother, denser, more hydrated skin. This peel works well for assisting to treat fine lines, wrinkles, photo damage and mild acne scarring. The first concept to understand is that this peel’s effect is directly related to the level of absorption, and which is maximised with circular massage movements. The longer and deeper the massage, the deeper the peel penetration. Pre peel prep needed.
Benefits:
- Medium to deep depth peel
- Stimulates cellular turnover
- Chemical free
Conditions:
- Melasma/ Hyper-pigmentation
- Stretch marks
- Poorly circulating skin
- Mild acne scarring
- Environmental/ sun damage
- Pre-mature aging
- Acne/ skin impurities
Skin Peels – Pricing and Treatment
Lactic Peel*
$80
Reveal refreshed, youthful, radiant skin in just one treatment. This high powered Lactic Acid peel delivers fast results and actively works to re-surface and instantly improve the skins moisture levels while restoring clarity and luminosity.
Mandelic Peel
$95
This Mandelic peel utilises AHA’s that quickly decongest, clarify and help control oil production. With proven anti-aging ingredient Niacinamide and potent anti-oxidant clove oil, this peel improves surface congestion and reduces inflammation.
Radiance Plus Peel
$120
The radiance boosting mask combines a powerful blend of 8 skin brightening agents to rapidly reduce the appearance of hyper-pigmentation, dark spots and blotchiness to reveal a luminous complexion.
Vitapeel*
$130
Ideal treatment for aging and sun damaged skin, this potent VitaPeel features high strength AHA’s and BHA’s. This skin brightening treatment works to rapidly exfoliate skin congestion whilst diminishing the appearance of dark spots, pigmentation and blotchiness to reveal a bright and clear complexion.
A-ZYME Peel
$180
The power house of all anti-ageing treatments. This fast acting non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment combines proven anti-ageing ingredient Retinol and Bromelain to refresh, refine, hydrate and plump your skin. Works to dramatically diminish fine lines and wrinkles, even skin tone, and improve overall skin luminosity.
Jessner Peel – Acne
$180
A Jessner peel is a medium-depth chemical peel consisting of the combination of lactic acid, salicylic acid and resorcinol which assists in the treatment of acne. It works to break up dead skin cells encouraging the natural peeling process to start several days after the chemical treatment. For best results 2-5 coats are applied and a series of treatments may be needed.
TCA Peel – Pigmentation & Melasma
$150
Trichloroacetic Acid Peel (TCA) is a facial resurfacing peel. TCA peels help to treat pigmentation, discoloration, fine lines and aging grooves.
*For our deeper, more advanced peels a consultation is required with our experienced Dermal Therapists who will advise you on the correct treatment for your skin concerns.
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