Chemical exfoliation (also known as a chemical peel) is a process used to improve skin tone and texture, reduce brown spots and treat acne by accelerating the natural process of skin cell turn-over (exfoliation).

Chemical peels have been used throughout all ages to aesthetically improve skin complexions. Egyptian women bathed in sour milk and rubbed fermented grape skins from the bottom of wine barrels over their skin to enhance beauty. Little did they understand that they were using hydroxyl acids to shed the outer-most, dead layers of skin to reveal a fresher appearance.

Chemical peels are great for re-texturing and brightening the skin for a fresh look. Treatments can be applied to the face, neck and chest to even color tone. Chemical peels are not used to correct lax skin, sagging skin, severe wrinkles or deep scars.

Superficial peels usually involve mild redness the day of the procedure followed by light flaking for 3 to 6 days. More aggressive peels can be associated with longer periods of exfoliation. Improvement can be gradual and a series of treatments is generally recommended for optimal results. Thereater, occasional treatments help maintain benefical effects.

A consultation is recommended to determine which chemical peel is best for you.

Glycolic Peel

This "no down-time" peel rapidly removes damaged surface skin cells to reveal fresh skin and stimulate cell rebuilding. With this treatment, you may experience little to no visible flaking.

Actinage Peel

Extremely effective for people with oily and acne prone skin. Salicylic, mandelic, and azelaic acids are combined with retinol to kill acne bacteria and deep clean pores to relieve breakouts while the home care products speed healing, reduce oil production and help prevent new acne breakouts. A series of three treatments at 2-3 week intervals is recommended to control mild to moderate acne.

TCA/Salicylic Peel

Accelerates skin cell turnover to reveal a healthy looking glow and smoother skin. It can soften fine lines and wrinkles. One week of peeling is expected.