| How would you like to easily improve your skin's | | | | salon. |
| health and appearance while reversing the hands | | | | Revitalization Peel (Jessner's Type). This is a |
| of time? | | | | drying peel best suited for oily and acneic skin |
| Thanks to at-home chemical peels, women and | | | | types. Containing both alpha and beta hydroxies, |
| men of all ages have diminished fine lines and | | | | along with resorcinol, this peel penetrates more |
| wrinkles, acne and discoloration, while improving | | | | deeply than an alpha or beta peel, but less deeply |
| skin texture, brightness and firmness. Yet, many | | | | than a TCA. Not recommended for sensitive or |
| consumers fail to select the right peel simply | | | | dry skin. |
| because there are so many to choose from. | | | | There is a peel for every skin type, yet many |
| Key details to consider when purchasing an | | | | consumers choose peels that are either too |
| at-home chemical peel is the chemical type (Alpha | | | | strong or not strong enough. This guide can help |
| Hydroxy, Beta Hydroxy, Trichloreacetic Acid | | | | you make the best decision for your skin. When |
| (TCA), Jessners or a non-acidic Enzyme Peel) the | | | | in doubt, always go gentler rather than stronger. |
| percentage of the peel, and the pH level. | | | | What do pH Levels mean, and why do they |
| Here's what you should know before purchasing | | | | matter?The pH level refers to the level of acidity |
| any chemical peel: | | | | or alkalinity within the product. The lower the pH, |
| What are the different types of peels?Lactic | | | | the more acidic the peel, thus making the peel |
| Acids (Alpha Hydroxy). The ideal peel for the | | | | stronger. The pH scale runs from 0 (most acidic) |
| beginner and suitable for all skin types. Lactic Acid | | | | to 14 (very alkaline). Use caution with products |
| peels derive from milk and penetrate the | | | | that contain lower acidity levels, as these products |
| epidermis only. Some formulations contain licorice | | | | are the most irritating to the skin. |
| extract—an effective skin lightening additive | | | | What will happen to the skin following the peel? |
| making the peel great for those with | | | | The effects of chemical peels vary depending on |
| hyper-pigmentation (discoloration of the skin). | | | | the type. Here's what to expect following: |
| Glycolic Acid (Alpha Hydroxy). A good all-around | | | | Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels—temporary redness |
| acid for normal to oily skin types. Harsher than | | | | for approximately 1 hour at the lower percentage |
| lactic acids, this peel penetrates the epidermis | | | | Beta Hydroxy Peels--temporary redness for |
| while exfoliating the skin. Salicylic Acid (Beta | | | | approximately 45 minutes, some light flaking |
| Hydroxy). This peel is oil soluble, making these | | | | post-peel TCA Peels—tempoary redness at |
| acids perfect for oily skin that needs deep pore | | | | lower percentages, followed by light flaking of the |
| cleansing and loosening of blackheads. A | | | | skin. At the higher percentrage you will see |
| beta-hydroxy, this acid penetrates the upper | | | | redness followed by the skin turning a brown |
| layers of the epidermis only. | | | | coloration and visible peeling for up to 10 days. |
| Trichloreacetic Acid (TCA). TCA is a deeper | | | | The degree to which these visible symptoms |
| peeling class of acids used for acne, lines, wrinkles, | | | | appear depends on the strength of the peel. |
| hyper-pigmentation and scarring. This peel | | | | Jessner Peels—temporary redness and peeling |
| penetrates the epidermis into the upper layers of | | | | for several days |
| the dermis producing a more effective peeling | | | | Enzyme Peels—temporary pink coloration for |
| experience. Note that no matter how deep the | | | | 30-45 minutes |
| peel penetrates, the skin will heal and return to | | | | Conclusion |
| normal. Always begin with a low strength peel for | | | | Today, chemical peels are one of the most |
| this particular acid. | | | | affordable methods to improving the skin and |
| Non Acid Enzyme Peel. These all-natural enzyme | | | | fighting aging. Achieve lasting and noticeable results |
| peels, made from papaya and pineapple, safely | | | | with a chemical peel that truly "fits" your skin. If |
| dissolve surface skin debris leaving the skin feeling | | | | the peel fits, you'll enjoy years of glowing, fresh |
| soft, cleansed and refreshed. These are the same | | | | and youthful skin! |
| peels your esthetician would use at a high-end | | | | |