Chemical Peel

       Chemical peels are professional treatments that can dramatically improve the appearance and health of the skin. These extremely effective procedures take advantage of the body's ability to repair itself, as well as regenerate healthier and more functional tissue in response to trauma. Biologists call this phenomenon hormesis, and it can be described as the body's and the skin's ability to "build back better" in response to stress.

​

       We can think of chemical peel as the skin's version of exercise. When we work out, we stress our muscle. This results in the secretion of acid (lactic) and creates micro-damage to fibers. As we all know, the body responds to the duress of exercise by growing bigger and more powerful muscles. This same phenomenon of trauma inducing more functional tissue has relevance for the body's largest organ (skin). By disrupting the skin's surface in a manner similar to the micro-damage that takes place in our muscles when we exercise, we can make our skin stranger and more resilient.

​

Our chemical peels can induce the production of a more effective barrier, improve the health and function of the epidermis, stimulate the secretion of water by trapping hydrating factors and moisturizing lipids, and activate the synthesis of collagen and connective tissue in the dermis. After our effective chemical peel, skin texture is dramatically improved, appearance of lines is reduced, and dark spots are lightened. 

Over time and with regular treatments, skin will be conditioned, smooth and healthy looking. Chemical peels can be especially helpful for blemish-prone skin, pigmentation, wrinkles and fine lines.

Keep in mind, even after a light peel, some clients may experience slight redness and the sloughing off of dead skin. These symptoms are part of the healing process an important element of the chemical peel and will typically resolve in 48-72 hours after peeling process starts, leaving behind youthful, soft, baby-smooth skin!