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Skin Peels
Day in and day out, our skin takes a lot of abuse. The sun is our biggest enemy, sending a relentless barrage of harmful UV rays causing skin to prematurely age and wrinkle. Environmental pollutants stress the skin even more. Add on the effects of ageing and it's no wonder our skin shows signs of wear and tear. More and more women and men look to us for skin revitalization and resurfacing to regain a fresher, more healthy and young-looking complexion. Chemical peels are one form of treatment for this complaint, many thousands are performed worldwide each year. The results can be very impressive.
The Cosmetic Clinic uses Jan Marini Skin Research International Ltd medically approved skin routines.
Glycolic Acid Peels
The use of AHAs to improve the appearance of the skin dates back to Egyptian and Roman times. The Alpha Hydroxy Acid "Glycolic Acid" is derived from sugar cane and has the smallest molecular structure of the AHA family and can therefore penetrate the skin much more effectively than other alpha hydroxy acids. It is not absorbed into the body and will not cause any systemic side effects like chemicals used in other peels.
A gentle glycolic acid peel can be performed with varying percentages of glycolic acid. Glycolic acid loosens the "glue like" attachments or cellular cement that is characteristic of many skin conditions such as ageing, acne, discolouration and coarse texture. After just a few weeks your skin looks brighter, clearer and dry skin becomes hydrated and smooth.
The depth of the resurfacing facial peel is controlled by three factors; the concentration of the solution, the length of time it is applied and the preparation of the skin. It is therefore important to appreciate that clients that wish to undergo glycolic peels should be on a home care program, using glycolic acid based products for at least two weeks prior to the first peel, and also during the course of the peels.
Glycolic acid helps to reduce cell "build up" at the lower levels of the skin. This facial will resurface the skin giving dramatically softer, smoother texture, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and reducing scarring.
The Procedure
The skin is first cleansed with an appropriate cleansing solution.
The glycolic acid peel is then applied, at this point you may feel a mild stinging sensation, this usually lasts for about one minute. The acid peel is left in place for a period of time, this varies according to skin type and other factors like, how your skin has reacted to the home care program, and the amount of peels you have had previously.
The face may become pink after the solution is applied, there may also be some faint whitish discolouration in some areas. The peel is then washed off.
In some instances you may experience some flaking of the skin after your peel, this is normal. Under no circumstances should you pick off any dead skin as this could cause pain and possible bleeding. Do not use a sun bed or sunbathe for a week after your treatment. No eye make up or make up should be applied on the day of the peel, also no jewellery should be worn around the neck on the ears.