What is a chemical facial peel?

Chemical peels are skin-resurfacing treatments that can be customized to a clients skin care concerns. The use of peeling agents including Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid and Malic Acid are water-soluble and can be used at different concentrations for different client concerns such as hyper-pigmentation, skin texture, wrinkles and skin tone. Oil-soluble Salicylic Acid is an excellent treatment for oily and acne-prone skin. 

Why choose a chemical peel?

Cell turnover slows dramatically as we age, from approximately 20 days in younger and middle aged adults and up to over 30 days in older adults. Regular resurfacing is crucial for accelerating cell turnover and renewal rates.

Chemical peels are the most effective and affordable way to cast off dull surface cells, improve fine lines, acne, discoloration, and more with very little down time. Chemical peels may cost a third of a laser treatment and gives a more impressive result in a single treatment. Need more reasons to book a chemical peel? Here are a few more. 

By lifting away dead skin cells triggers the cells below to multiply and push upwards producing more collagen and to make more hyaluronic acid. Your skin will also be smoother, radiant and receptive to the skin care products you use. Why spend $100 + on serums if they don’t penetrate the skin.  

Chemical peels are safe on all skin colours without the risk of hyper-pigmentation and are customizable. By using multiple strengths of acid in a layering fashion, can give a better outcome with less irritation. 

 A Salicylic Acid peel can dive deep into the pores to help combat acne, un-clog pores, erode blackheads and fade post pimple marks. Salicylic Acid also lingers in the pores to help keep the pores clear. By using a stronger acid as a first layer and Salicylic Acid as the next layer, can really help reduce pitted acne scars.

There isn’t a permanent cure for Melasma or sun spots and hormonal skin darkening from pregnancy or taking birth control pills. However, Melasma can be controlled with regular chemical peel, brightening home care products and definitely daily use of a high SPF sun protection.

In conclusion, chemical peels are an excellent treatment option for a wide range of skin concerns from hyper-pigmentation to advanced signs of ageing. The benefits of chemical peels include: smooth skin, even skin tone, minimize fine lines, pores appear smaller, clears congestion and prevents breakouts. 

Glow Spa is excited to offer Customized Facial Peels. By performing an intensive consultation, our team of professional skin therapists can help choose between Eminence Arctic Berry Peel & Peptide Illuminating Peel, Yam & Pumpkin Pro Enzyme Peel or Dermalogica Pro Power Advanced Renewal Glycolic Peel and Power Clear Peel.