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Top 5 Benefits of a Chemical Face Peel

   Facial Peel  Nov 19, 2021  Comments Off on Top 5 Benefits of a Chemical Face Peel
Top 5 Benefits of a Chemical Face Peel

If you think a professional chemical face peel is not for you, think again.

Maybe you think a peel is too painful or would result in too much downtime. The truth is, there are a variety of different chemical face peels to address issues from a simple refresh to sun damage repair.

Today, plant-based products, organic ingredients and ever-evolving advances in skin care offer a much more effective, gentle and even pleasant experience.

Here are just five benefits to consider when thinking about getting a chemical face peel.

  1. Refreshes Complexion
    Working faster and better than serums and creams, a light chemical peel takes the benefits of your skin care a step further. By removing the surface layer of skin, you instantly get a smoother complexion and a healthy glow. You can expect complete healing within 1-7 days and further peels produce even better results.
  2. Rejuvenates Skin
    If your skin is looking dry or dull, a face peel helps rejuvenate your skin. By peeling off the surface layer of skin where all the dead and damaged skin cells are, new cells are revealed for a noticeably rejuvenated appearance.
  3. Reveals Healthier-looking Skin
    While regular exfoliation is a good way to loosen and rid your skin of dead/damaged surface skin cells, chemical face peels work at a deeper level. Face peels help to:

    1. Even out skin tone
    2. Reduce acne and breakouts
    3. Diminish the appearance of scars
    4. Minimize pores
    5. Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  4. Promotes Faster Cell Regeneration and Repair, Boosts Collagen Production
    Chemical face peels help to improve cell turnover rate, so your skin replaces its outer surface layer faster. The faster skin cells regenerate, the healthier and fresher your skin looks. Face peels also help boost collagen production, which is what keeps your skin lifted and toned.
  5. Repairs Deep Cell Damage
    More intensive, deep chemical peels can help repair sun-damaged skin, damage from environmental pollutants and free radicals.

Although a deep chemical peel takes longer to heal, it goes deeper into the skin layers. The results are visibly improved skin tone, smoothness and clarity.

Depending on the issues you’re looking to address, there are a variety of chemical face peels available to help you.

From surface layer rejuvenation to deeply penetrating cell repair, consult with the professionals at Laura Skin Care. We’re conveniently located in downtown Petaluma, CA and are ready to answer any questions you have about the best chemical face peel for you.

The Amazing Benefits of Getting a Chemical Peel

   Facial Peel  Nov 06, 2019  Comments Off on The Amazing Benefits of Getting a Chemical Peel
The Amazing Benefits of Getting a Chemical Peel

There are so many skin products out there claiming to have the exact same result but include very different ingredients and with a huge range of price. More specifically, there are way too many anti-aging products out on the market to even count. Not only that, but skin care professionals continuously are coming out with new non-surgical and surgical procedures and treatments to create a supple and youthful look. One thing that hasn’t gone out of style in the skincare world is the good ole chemical peel, which has been around since the mid-19th century. 

The term ‘chemical peel’ sounds a little harsh and may turn certain people away cringing. But like many skincare treatments, there are alternate options for those with sensitive skin. The alternate may be using mild products or doing a mini-treatment instead of the full version. There are so many skin types out there and various factors that play a role in whether or not someone may have a reaction to a treatment or procedure. For most people though, the benefits of getting a chemical peel outweigh the disadvantages and negative side effects.

Here are quite a few fabulous advantages to getting a chemical peel done:

  • Diminish the look of acne scars
  • Improve the appearance of age spots
  • Aging skin is replaced by smoother and less wrinkled skin
  • Crow’s feet are diminished in appearance 
  • Hyperpigmentation and melasma (tan, brown, or grey areas on skin) can be treated and will lessen in color and appearance 
  • Scars that are mild can improve in appearance 
  • Sun-damaged or wrinkled skin can be treated and a new layer of smoother, less wrinkled skin will appear
  • Sagging skin is treated the same as wrinkles or sun-damaged skin
  • Treat certain kinds of acne, rosacea, and enlarged pores
  • Peels can make your skincare products work better
  • Peels are low-risk and more cost-effective than other procedures
  • You can customize your treatments based off your skin type 

Now that you know the reasons why you should try the peel—you should also be aware of the types so that you can make the best choice for your skin.

According to the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, these types are: 

The Superficial or Lunchtime Peel: Alpha-hydroxy acid or another mild acid is used to penetrate only the outer layer of skin to gently exfoliate it. The treatment is used to improve the appearance of mild skin discoloration and rough skin as well as to refresh the face, neck, chest or hands.

The Medium Peel: Glycolic or trichloroacetic acid is applied to penetrate the outer and middle layers of skin to remove damaged skin cells. The treatment is used to improve age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and moderate skin discoloration. It also can be used to smooth rough skin and treat some precancerous skin growths, i.e. actinic keratosis.

The Deep Peel: Trichloroacetic acid or phenol is applied to deeply penetrate the middle layer of skin to remove damaged skin cells. The treatment removes moderate lines, age spots, freckles and shallow scars. Patients will see a dramatic improvement in skin appearance. The procedure is used on the face and can only be performed once.

No matter what decision you choose to make, always speak with a dermatologist or esthetician before going through with a procedure or treatment and always use products that will work with your skin type or any other factors that come into play. Now that summer is over and you are ready to treat your skin, visit Laura Skin Care in Petaluma and receive a consultation and find out if getting a chemical peel is right for you. 

What You Should Know About Chemical Peels

   Facial Peel  Dec 07, 2018  Comments Off on What You Should Know About Chemical Peels
What You Should Know About Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are a great treatment to improve your skin’s appearance. By applying a chemical solution to the skin, it causes ‘blistering’ that eventually peels off to reveal smoother, less-wrinkled skin; this is a technique that has been used for centuries to promote the regeneration of improved skin tissue.

While there are many types of skin peels to choose from, it can be overwhelming deciding what’s best for you—after all, putting acid on your face doesn’t sound like an obviously safe procedure! Fortunately, any skin care professional will be able to determine your skin type and discuss the possible benefits of one skin peel over another for you specifically.

Should I get a Chemical Peel?

Typically, darker skin tones will come out uneven after a chemical peel (causing the skin to become darker or lighter depending on the depth of the peel), but you can still benefit from certain peels. While skin bulges, sags, and deep wrinkles don’t react as positively to the peels.

So, chemical peels are best for lighter-skinned individuals, but everyone can still benefit (though other cosmetic procedures would be more effective, such as lifts or laser resurfacing). Regardless of who you are, contact us to recommend the best treatment plan for your specific needs.

Three Chemicals and their Effects

Chemical peels vary in their depth, providing gentler effects on the surface or intense cleansing deep into your skin. There are also various chemicals that can be applied which produce different effects depending on your goal. Here’s three chemicals used in peels and a little about them:

  • Lactic Acid – This is a light peel useful for dry skin.
  • Salicylic Acid – Exfoliates skin, balances oils, and targets acne-causing bacteria.
  • Glycolic Acid – The deepest penetration helps exfoliate and rejuvenate skin.

For people with sensitive skin, you’ll have to be careful with intense chemical peels, while everyone who gets a peel should be wary of too much exposure to heat or the sun for two days after. And expect to return for more peels since they work best when repeated; ideally, a series of six peels over three weeks.

Time to Peel!

Now that you know a little about chemical peels, it’s time to go visit a skin care professional, discuss what types of peels they offer, and determine what’s best for you. Your skin will be glowing and smooth before you know it. Just make sure you don’t get a peel that doesn’t suit your skin!