Level up your skincare routine with the transformative power of chemical peels—a treatment crafted to renew your skin. Whether you're addressing acne scars, fine lines, sun damage, or simply seeking a radiant glow, chemical peels help reveal smoother, healthier skin. This all-inclusive guide will take you through everything you need to know, from the remarkable benefits to essential aftercare tips. Read to uncover how this versatile treatment can be customized to achieve your unique skincare goals.
What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is like a reset button for your skin, made to exfoliate the outer layers of the skin to remove dead skin cells to achieve brighter, smoother skin underneath. After the skin is properly cleansed and prepared for the treatment, an aesthetician will evenly apply a chemical solution made to exfoliate your face.
Chemical peels are highly customizable treatments, so your aesthetician can carefully select which ingredients would benefit your skin the most, along with how intense the treatment is. Discover the different levels of chemical peels that the Centre for Pure Skin offers.
Chemical Peel Benefits
Chemical peels brighten, smoothen, and renew skin. As chemical peels offer a deeper level of exfoliation than other standard treatments, they can effectively diminish the appearance of scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. The best way to reap the benefits of this treatment is to do a series of chemical peels over the course of a few months. Because chemical peels are customized for specifically what your skin needs, your aesthetician can guide you with how to best plan out your treatments.
How to Prepare for a Chemical Peel
Chemical peels require relatively minimal preparation for your skin ahead of treatment. Here are two important tips to keep in mind:
Avoid Excess Sun Exposure
It is imperative to avoid excess sun exposure for two weeks both before and after your scheduled treatment. The exfoliation in the treatment causes your skin to be hypersensitive to the sun, so it is best to limit your exposure to the sun as much as possible during this time. Because of this, many opt to receive a chemical peel during the winter months as the sun is typically less strong then. Regardless of when you decide to schedule your appointment, make sure to wear highly protective sun protection.
Use Gentle, Non-Active Skincare Products
Because chemical peels can heavily exfoliate your skin, it is crucial to use only gentle skincare products for about two weeks before your treatment. Using active, exfoliating products before your chemical peel will increase the risk of your skin being heavily irritated. Keep your skincare routine simple and avoid using any retinol or enzymatic products.
What is the Recovery Process for a Chemical Peel?
Depending on the strength of the peel, the recovery process can vary. For less intense peels, there can be no downtime at all. For stronger peels, you will likely notice some irritation while your skin heals for a couple of days following your treatment. It is normal and sometimes expected for your skin to gently shed. It is very similar to how skin can peel after a sunburn. Light peels typically begin shedding a few days after the treatment, while stronger peels start the peeling process after 5-7 days. Ensure your fresh, new skin is protected by SPF due to heightened sensitivity.
While it can be incredibly tempting, do not pick at or peel off any of your skin. Allow the skin to continue its healing process on its own, and use gentle skincare products until your skin has fully shed and healed.\
Who is the Ideal Candidate for a Chemical Peel?
Because chemical peels are highly customizable, they can suit a wide variety of skin concerns:
Acne Prone Skin & Acne Scars
Chemical peels can effectively combat mild acne breakouts that products alone can’t eliminate. Specific peels can help reduce the excess production of oil and acne-causing bacteria. Chemical peels can also smooth out textural acne scars by encouraging the renewal of new, healthier skin cells.
Hyperpigmentation
Whether you’re experiencing hyperpigmentation through sun damage, melasma, or post-inflammation, chemical peels can help. Through the powerful exfoliation that chemical peels provide, your skin can renew itself. In general, hyperpigmentation is most visible on the outermost layer of the skin, so a chemical peel can remove this layer to reveal fresher, more evenly-toned skin underneath.
Aging & Maturing Skin
Through its exfoliation process, chemical peels stimulate collagen production, and thus help maintain skin firmness and elasticity for aging skin. By gently removing the surface layer of the skin, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can dwindle. Additionally, with the removal of dead skin cells via exfoliation, anti-aging products can then penetrate the skin more effectively.
Dull Skin
Electing for a more mild and gentle chemical peel can give anyone’s skin a luminous glow, brightening dull skin by removing dead skin cells and revealing a radiant complexionWhether you have a big event coming up or you’re just looking to enhance your skin, consider trying a level-one chemical peel.
Receive A Chemical Peel at the Centre for Pure Skin
Curious about the wonders that a chemical peel can do for your skin? Book an appointment for a chemical peel to find the right level for you and your skin’s needs at the Centre for Pure Skin. Our team of expert aestheticians is ready to help you achieve radiant, glowing skin.