Chemical Peels

What are chemical peels?

A chemical peel is a treatment which is used to improve the texture and tone of the skin. They are commonly divided into two classes; alpha hydroxy-acid (AHA) or beta hydroxy-acid (BHA). AHA include lactic and glycolic acid whilst BHA include salicylic acid. Vitamin A peels are also performed.

Each peel type has varying characteristics and downtime and your practitioner can tailor the type and strength of the chemical peel according to your skins condition, health and downtime.

What type of chemical peels are there?

At Skinfluence Clinic we offer a variety of peels

What conditions can be treated with chemical peels?

Chemical peels can treat a variety of skin conditions.

Acne
Melasma
Sun damaged skin
Rosacea
Pigmentation
Rejuvenation
Ageing Skin
Scarring

Chemical peels can treat conditions on the face, neck, décolletage, shoulders and back.

What does a chemical peel treatment involve?

An initial consultation is required prior to treatment with a Chemical Peel this is to determine you suitability for treatment and to discuss pre and post Chemical Peel treatments.

Following assessment with a Skinfluencer and a Chemical Peel treatment is scheduled. On the day of the treatment your skin will be cleansed prior to the peel preparation being applied to your skin. During the application phase the skin will have a mild tingling or burning sensation which resolves following the neutralisation of the peel. Following the active phase of the treatment a post treatment serum will be applied to the skin.

What must I avoid prior to a chemical peel?

2 days prior: anti-acne skin cares, topical vitamin A (retinols)
1 week prior: at home needling and skin exfoliation. Anti-wrinkle injections.
2 weeks prior: waxing, plucking or depilatory use. IPL or laser hair treatment or skin rejuvenation. Sun exposure. Facial or other chemical exfoliation treatments. Microdermabrasion. Dermal filler injections.
1-2 month prior: Skin needling, fractional ablative laser resurfacing, surgical interventions.

What must I avoid following a chemical peel?

24 hours: excessive exercise, hot showers or sauna use.
2-5 days: anti-acne skin cares, topical vitamin A (retinols)
2 weeks: exfoliating products (AHA, BHA ingredients, scrubs), waxing, plucking or depilatory use. IPL or laser hair treatment or skin rejuvenation. Sun exposure. Facial or other chemical exfoliation treatments. Microdermabrasion. Anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injections.