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Skin peels are known by many names, such as chemical peels, facial peels, fruit acid skin peels, AHA Peels, chemical resurfacing, and enzyme peels. When used properly, chemical peels can be suitable for almost all skin care types, including photo-aging (from sun damage), wrinkles, scarring, acne, age spots, discoloration (dyschromia) and uneven skin tone. Chemical peels produce controlled injury to the skin, promoting the growth of new skin with improved appearance.
Results can range from a "sunburn style" peel to nano cell turnover where the skin turns over and rejuvenates but no obvious flaking is apparent. Not used correctly, skin peels can burn the skin. Luckily, with correct peel aftercare, a burn can be corrected and skin revitalized. Most peels are thought of as non-invasive treatments, hence the term “lunchtime peel”.
Many different chemicals are used including glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), salicylic acid, Jessner's solution, and phenol. The different chemicals produce different degrees of injury to the skin.
There are two layers of the skin. The outer layer is called the epidermis and the inner layer, the dermis. Superficial peels (e.g. glycolic acid) produce very superficial injury, confined to the epidermis. Superficial peels can help improve conditions such as acne and dyschromia.
In general, the deeper peels offer the most dramatic results but require longer recovery periods and carry a higher risk of complications. However, chemical peels have actually been used for hundreds of years and have a proven safety record (when applied by experienced users).
Note: Chemical peels are not for everyone. Those in poor general health, for example, should not receive chemical peels. Active infections and certain medications (i.e. isotretinoin (Accutane) may preclude the use of certain types of chemical peels (especially medium and deep). Those with abnormal scarring, certain skin diseases, or recent surgeries should also not have a chemical peel. Consultation with a dermatologist or physician is recommended when making the decision to have a chemical peel treatment.
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Glycolic Skin Peels
Glycolic range is an effective chemical skin peel system with high concentrations of natural, purified, Glycolic ingredients with low pH levels.
- For normal/combination skin.
- Anti-Aging properties.
- Less Moisturizing than alpha-hydroxy acid Lactic Acid.
- Penetrates epidermis level.
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Salicylic Skin Peels
Salicylic is one of the most effective ingredients to combat the cause of facial oil, acne and blemishes, as well as providing an excellent rejuvenation addition and alternative to Glycolic.
- For combination/oily skin.
- Perfect as a treatment for acne blemishes.
- Beta hydroxy acid.
- Penetrates epidermis level.
- Oil-soluble.
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Lactic Skin Peels
Lactic Acid is a naturally occurring human metabolite, and combined with the chemical-free style of Peel RX Medi Peel products, there is less potential for allergic reaction with this type of acid peel.
- For oily/dry skin.
- Milder than Glycolic..
- Effective with hyperpigmentation issues.
- Penetrates epidermis level.
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TCA Skin Peels
The TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) Peel, is an effective intermediate to deep peeling agent, excellent for correcting skin flaws and rejuvenating the skin; gives dramatic results every time. For experienced, professional use only.
- For all skin types.
- Works for acne, lines, hyperpigmentation and scarring.
- Intense peeling, penetrates into upper layers of dermis for most effective results.
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Jessner Skin Peels
Jessner is a highly effective peeling agent formulated with a combination of Resorcinol, Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid for an intensive medium to deep strength peel. For experienced users only.
- Best suited for oily, acneic skin types.
- Contains a mix of alpha and beta hydroxy acids along with resorcinol.
- Penetrates more deep than an alpha or beta peel
- Not recommended for sensitive or dry skin.
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Brightening AHA Skin Peels
The Brightening Peel combines AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) with Kojic Acid for an effective skin peel that targets and reverses uneven skin tone and discoloration. Skin appears brighter with noticeably lighter, even skin tone.
- Best suited for dry/oily skin.
- Ideal for hyperpigmentation issues.
- Penetrates epidermis level.
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Testimonial from Jessica 3/27/09:
I just love Natural Skin Shop! I used to spend 2-300.00 at the beauticians for weekly peels and treatments but found it just to costly.
Since discovering the store I have saved a lot of money (my husband is happy to).
Thanks again for providing such a great service!!
Best regards, Jessica
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