Chemical Peels
The GL peel includes 20% Glycolic Acid, 10% Lactic Acid and has a pH of 3.2. It is ideal as an initial peel for sensitive skin and helps to prepare the skin for extractions. In essence, if you haven’t had a professional chemical peel treatment before, Gel Peel GL is a lovely introduction.
The lactic acid ingredient has an exfoliating action in peels, but also a moisturising function, which makes this peel good for menopausal women, frequent travellers – anyone with drier skin, as it reveals newer epidermal layers and helps moisturise the skin.
Gel Peel GL can be used for any gender, any age group and any Fitzpatrick skin type and is used to treat problematic skin (with or without breakouts), photodamage and to improve skin elasticity and wrinkles.
For optimal results it is recommended to have a course of 4-6 Gel Peel GL treatments, each spaced 10-14 days apart. In general, once the skin has returned to ‘normal’, it is possible to repeat the peel.
Here’s what to expect. Before your skincare professional applies the peel, they will first degrease the skin – this ensures the peel will work effectively. Sensitive areas such as lips, nostrils and around the eyes are protected with a barrier cream, then Gel Peel GL is applied to the face using a fan brush and left for 3-5 minutes, or until erythema (redness) is seen. The peel is then neutralised with water, and any redness will be treated with the application of the phyto corrective masque.
The Salicylic peel
Dissolves sebum and cellular debris in pores; improves collagen synthesis and elastin fibres in the dermis and encourages cell renewal.
Salicylic acid exfoliates the skin while decongesting pores and reducing irritation. Salicylic acid is a lipid soluble BHA that penetrates pores to dissolve sebum and cellular debris. This is the most effective peel to treat Acne. This superficial chemical peel revitalizes sensitive skin and helps improve the appearance of problematic skin.
Micropeels 20 30
Micro peels come in 2 strengths 20 & 30 % Glycolic acid.
These are used to exfoliate to reduce the signs of ageing , including fine lines,wrinkles,dullness and visible skin imperfections. A course of 4-6 treatments 10-14 days apart are recommended for optimum results.
Pigment Balancing Peel
This peel is at the other end of the SkinCeuticals professional treatment portfolio spectrum. A deeper penetrating peel, which combines brightening and anti-inflammatory agents with a peeling solution to target hyperpigmentation, improve photodamaged skin and treat melasma and acne.
Pigment Balancing Peel contains 40% Glycolic Acid, 10% Citric Acid, 27% Vitamin C and 4% Emblica and with a pH of 1.6 will penetrate the skin more deeply. Again, A course of six treatments, 10-14 days apart is recommended for maximal results.
Prices
Chemical Peels
GL Salicylic Micropeels £70
Pigment Balancing Peel £90
Treatments