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Skin deep? The right peel for you.
Acne, micropigmentation and fine wrinkles can all be treated with peels, but which one works for what? I discuss what is currently available to the consumer.
Product: Mene & Moy
Using a variety of products from the range, the doctor can tailor make a treatment regime for the clients individual needs. Homecare products are available to enhance any clinic treatments the client may have.
Product: Innovative Concept Peel
Created specifically for skin pigmentation and sensitive skin, the ICP also helps for sun-damaged skin, wrinkles, acne and uneven skin tone. It is based on retinoic acid (vitamin A) and de-pigmenting agents and requires no skin preparation. The peel also comes with all the homecare products that you may need.
Results are comparable to medium-depth acid peel but without the don time and risks. It is a one-off peel with no weeping or scaling skin, a real bonus for clients. However you will have to go home with a yellow face mask on the day of treatment, a small price to pay for the results. After effects include a day or two of redness followed by a day or two of pinkness and a day of gentle peeling.
Product: Glycolic Acid Peels
Jan Marini is a well known and established skin care company and has been making AHA fruit acid peels from the start. Glycolic acid gently loosens the cellular cement of the superficial skin payer, therefore giving a gentle peel and improving minor blemishes and fine lines. Skin will look brighter, smoother and clearer after a few peels but skin preparation is needed for 2 weeks prior to your first peel. There are minimal side effects and little downtime with this gentle but effective peel.
Product: Dermaceutics
A range of peels with increasing strength for various uses, starting with mild glycolic to stronger TCA peels, this range covers most aspects of peels and also provides a good homecare range to enhance results. The Mask peel is a mild glycolic for greasy acne skin and large pores which reduces sedum in the skin. Milk peel is a glycolic/lactic/salicylic acid peel to deal with sun-damage and wrinkles. Medium TCA based peels are Spot peel and Cosmo peel, great for acne and sun-damage for more dramatic results but with more downtime.