Types of Chemical Peels

Turn over a new leaf (and new skin) with Chemical Skin Peels. From the Acne Beta Peel, Pigmentation, Mandelic to the Photo Rejuvenation Age Peel, we find out which types of Chemical Peels are the best for you!

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What Are The Types of Chemical Peels?

Chemical Peels involves the application of a safe chemical solution, which targets the deeper layers of the skin. This effective treatment aids in reducing priorities such as acne, pigmentation, appearance of fine lines, dryness and lacklustre skin by performing 3 main functions

1. A deep exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and decongest pores
2. Treats specific priorities such removing toxins, oil, acne causing bacteria and imperfections
3. Stimulates collagen production

A step up from most chemical exfoliants which often contain a single active ingredient, Chemical Peels have been specifically formulated with a tailored combination of acids to effectively target priorities. Best of all, the results are almost immediate!

How Do Chemical Peels Work?

Firstly, the face is cleansed to remove any initial traces of makeup residue, skin products and debris on the face.

Then, a Pre-Peel is applied prior to the peel to effectively lower the skin’s pH level as well as removing all traces of oil, allowing for the even penetration of the skin peeling agent.

Mild Chemical Peels

A major component of this chemical peel is alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) which include lactic and glycolic acids to effectively generate younger replenished skin. The prevention of premature aging skin can be achieved with this chemical peel treatment, popular for those between the ages of 24-35. Sun damaged skin, uneven skin-tone and texture, fine lines and acne are some of many concerns that can be treated with mild AHA chemical peels. As skin is photosensitive after treatment, it is important that a broad spectrum SPF50+ sunscreen is applied frequently. Some side effects of the treatment include flaking, redness, dryness, itching and irritation. These will resolve when several chemical peel treatments are undergone and skin is accustomed to the active ingredients. 

Chemical peel side effects: Top 5 tips post treatment for healthier, happier skin

Here are the Chemical peel side effects and top 5 tips to ensure that you have a smooth recovery and avoid any adverse Chemical Peel side effects. The concept of chemicals being applied to your face may not seem like the most appealing process in the world. By understanding what to expect post Chemical Peel, you’ll be ready to set your skin up for smooth blissfulness!

Chemical peels have a range of benefits from decongesting your pores, killing acne causing bacteria, smoothing out uneven skin tone and reducing the appearance of fine lines.

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What to expect post Chemical Peel treatment

You’ve just finished your chemical peel and your face is glowing but let a day pass and your skin is feeling a bit tight – you may be wondering, is this normal?

Absolutely.

Whilst there is minimal downtime, you may experience redness in the next 24-48 hours post peel. Additional side effects that’ll disappear in 24-72 hours include:

• Slight Redness
• Tightness
• Flaking in certain areas
• Breakouts indicate impurities being purged which is a good sign!
• Increased sensitivity

My chemical romance: a chemical peel review

My chemical romance: a chemical peel review
My face has undergone its fair share (and weight) of makeup, pollutants and incorrect products at the prime age of 21 so I decided to try out a Chemical Peel to target my congestion and breakouts.

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Communication with the skin

From when I first started my ‘makeup and beauty routine’, I’d tested out numerous foundations as well as skin products on my face, gifting me with the unwanted presence of breakouts and rashes! What I learnt from these trials and tribulations was that it was mostly due to self-diagnosing my skin priorities and then selecting the product I think was right in ‘fixing it’- which proved to be a very costly process in hindsight! Whoops!

From the initial consultation, the clinical therapist determined that for optimum results, 4 to 6 sessions of the Acne Beta Peel combined with LED Light Therapy would be the best option as it aims to effectively bring acne & breakouts under control and risk future scarring. Take a look at my My chemical romance review below.

Breaking up with bad habits – finding the right base

I decided to go with a combination of the Microdermabrasion treatment, Acne Beta Peel and the LED Light Therapy treatment to achieve optimum results that would also guarantee minimal downtime.

The Microdermabrasion treatment involves the gentle motorised exfoliation of dead skin cells of the skin which resulted in clearer pores as well as a decongested base for the acne beta peel to work its magic on.

Firstly, a pre-peel was applied which had a tingling sensation before the acne beta peel was applied.

When the acne beta peel was applied, I let the therapist know from a scale of 1 to 10 on how it felt on my face with 1 being barely nothing whilst 10 meaning I am in discomfort.

As I have sensitive skin, I felt an intensity of around 6/10. After the peel was removed, a combination of serums was applied as well as the Results Active Protect SPF50+ which would soothe, nourish and protect my skin.