Its no secret that skin peels can rejuvinate your skin, celebrities have been using them to reveal more youthful, softer and smoother looking skin for a long time now. The likes of Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by them. But what do they entail, why are they so popular and what are the benefits to having this treatment done?
What is a chemical skin peel?
A chemical skin peel is a form of exfoliation which uses chemicals, it is used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin by removing the outermost layers. Here at Totally Transformed, we use only the finest superficial skin peel products from Cliniccare. We have three different types of chemical peels in our treatment suite all designed for different skin concerns.
Cliniccare Refresh Peel
The CLINICCARE Refresh Peel is a superficial glycolic acid peel suitable for an anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation effect.
The CLINICCARE Refresh AHA Peel is a superficial chemical peel that removes the upper layers of the epidermis (pH 1.55). It strengthens the skin and stimulates collagen synthesis.
Suitable for:
- Ageing skin
- Photo damaged skin
- Rough texture, fine lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores, dull, sallow skin color
Cliniccare Glow Peel
The CLINICCARE Glow AHA Peel is a superficial glycolic acid peel effective in treating hyperpigmentation, age spots, sun damage and dull, tired skin.
The CLINICCARE Glow AHA Peel is a mild superficial glycolic acid peel which will remove the upper layer of the epidermis (pH 1.7). It inhibits melanin synthesis, brightens the skin, evens out discolouration and is safe to use on darker skin.
Suitable for:
- Photo damaged skin
- Hyperpigmentation
- Rough texture, fine lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores, dull, sallow skin color
- Ageing skin
Cliniccare Pure Peel
The CLINICCARE Pure BHA Peel is a mild salicylic acid peel suitable for acne treatment and the improvement of skin texture.
The CLINICCARE Pure BHA Peel is a light superficial chemical peel that will remove the upper layers of the epidermis (pH 2.4).
This peel is suitable for acne treatments and can be used to improve skin texture.
Suitable for:
- Inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne
- Blackheads and comedones
- Rough texture, fine lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Skin ageing
What are the benefits of having a chemical skin peel?
There are many benefits to receiving a chemical peel. Not only do chemical peels reveal a brighter, smoother and more refined complexion, they also improve the overall look and feel of the skin in just one treatment. Other benefits of receiving a chemical peel include:
- Improving the skin’s colour, clarity, tone and texture
- Stimulating new collagen and healthy skin cell growth, resulting in a radiant complexion
- Reducing discoloration caused by sun damage
- Helping to clear up breakouts
- Smoothing away the look of fine lines and wrinkles
- Increasing hydration of the skin
- Addressing visible skin imperfections and superficial scars
- Enabling skincare products used at home to be more effective because a peel can remove several layers of skin build-up and congestion, allowing products to penetrate deeper into the skin.
When you come to Totally Transformed for a skin peel, we will do a full consultation with you to ensure that it is 100% safe to go ahead with the treatment. Contact us today to book an consultation.