Peel back the years with My Skin Spa
Chemical peeling increases your body’s own natural renewal processes and causes the skin to shed so that the new skin can grow in its place, it is one of the most common treatments used today for correcting different skin conditions.
Some common chemical peel names are Lactic acid, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid and Salycilic acid. Chemical peels aid product penetration, improves hyperpigmentation, improve skin texture, increase Hyaluronic acid in the epidermis (therefore has a plumping effect) and improves overall cell turnover rate in the epidermis.
There is no correct age to start peeling, teenagers as young as 12 can start peeling to help improve acne. Trends show that superficial chemical peels are most commonly used for ages 20-29 to improve acne, ages 30-39 to improve pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and finally ages 40 and up to help improve skin texture.
A series of chemical peels will be suitable for the following skin conditions:
Some common chemical peel names are Lactic acid, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid and Salycilic acid. Chemical peels aid product penetration, improves hyperpigmentation, improve skin texture, increase Hyaluronic acid in the epidermis (therefore has a plumping effect) and improves overall cell turnover rate in the epidermis.
There is no correct age to start peeling, teenagers as young as 12 can start peeling to help improve acne. Trends show that superficial chemical peels are most commonly used for ages 20-29 to improve acne, ages 30-39 to improve pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and finally ages 40 and up to help improve skin texture.
A series of chemical peels will be suitable for the following skin conditions:
- Sun damaged skin
- Pigmentation
- Enlarged pores
- Acne
- Acne scarring
- Fine lines
- Winkles
- Freckles
What you need to Know
The skin may turn slightly pink directly after the peel. Depending on the type of peel, there may be skin flaking and dryness over the next few days. You can use makeup to hide any redness until it fades. BHA peels require barrier repair cream to be used as a moisturiser.
