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Peels leave your skin looking and feeling brighter
Peel Treatments

As we age, the accumulated effects of sun exposure, pollutants, acne, and scarring can damage our skin and cause us to look older than we are. Such skin damage can be treated with a chemical peel, a non-invasive procedure designed to promote cell growth and produce smoother, clearer skin.

Peels are the ultimate 'skin pick-me up' for both men and women.  They are a great way to provide a deep exfoliation allowing the new soft skin cells to come to the surface. Generally you can expect your skin to be looking moisturised and youthful from the moment you leave our therapist.

Now is the time to do peels, as it is very important that you keep well out of the sun after having done peel treatments.

The chemical peel is one of the oldest cosmetic procedures in the world.  Peels were performed in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to help people achieve smoother, more beautiful skin. Today, chemical facial peels are popular because they offer nearly immediate results and are a very quick and cost effective procedure. If you want to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, and uneven pigmentation, or if you simply want to rejuvenate your skin, then peels really are a great option.

The two most commonly used chemicals for peels are the alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and the beta hydroxy acids (BHAs). Procedures using these chemicals are commonly referred to as "lunch hour" peels because they're the mildest of the chemical peels and show few after-effects; some people get them on their lunch hours and are ready to go back to work right away. Both of these acids are also found in many over-the-counter cosmetic products, such as moisturizers and sunscreens, although when a therapist performs the peels, concentrations are much higher.

 

Lactic acid  is not a "fruit acid" like other AHAs, as it comes from milk. (We like Lactic acid as it has a very moisturising effect on the skin.

 

The two most commonly used acid peels are:

 

  • Glycolic acid: Glycolic acid, an AHA, peels off dead layers of the skin and, typically, requires no downtime. These peels are performed every two to four weeks in a series of four to eight sessions.
  • Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid, a BHA, is oil soluble and can therefore penetrate oil-plugged pores. Salicylic acid peels, can hasten the response of acne to treatment by reducing the amount of sebum being trapped in your hair follicles. It is repeated at two to four week intervals.

 

Chemical peels sound very scary, but in fact they are generally painless.  If there is any discomfort, then it is worth it for the result. Natural AHA and BHA peesl are a safe and effective treatment to ehance colour, texture and smoothness of the skin. 

Chemical peels rarely result in serious complications, but certain risks do exist. These risks include scarring, infection, swelling, changes in skin tone, and cold sore outbreaks. You can reduce the risks associated with facial peels by following all of your therapist’s instructions completely and by providing her with a complete medical history.

There are a number of different peels that we use depending on your skin type.  Before we start you on a course of peel treatments there are a few things that you should know:

Firstly peels are not suitable for dark skin colours, as unfortunately darker skins can be prone to pigmentation.  If you do have dark skin then we suggest you look at Microdermabrasion treatments instead.

Secondly you must be using the Ultraceuticals (or equal) product range as after care.  This range conditions your skin pre peel and also provides protection after the peels.  Also it is scientifically proven that adding Vitamin enriched products to the skin will also improve the outcome of the peels.

Thirdly you must not expose your skin to the sun for at least 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after treatment.  The reason for this is that we are exposing fresh new skin cells and they can be very easily damaged by exposure to UVA and UVB rays.

Contra-indications to peels are:

Pregnancy or lactating, Recent facial surgery, Use of Roaccutane or similar products.  Herpes or open sores of any kind, Radiation therapy, Reaction to salicylates (aspirin)

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BHA Peels - $75
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Soft, beautiful, blemish free skin
We use this Ultraceuticals peel in combination with Vitamin C to give your skin an instant boost and brightened look and feel.  We normally do this peel as part of a complete program, although you can also use it as a pick-me-up for a special occassion.

We consider this peel to be ideal for acne and problem skin, although having said that, it is also fantastic for overall retexturasion of the skin.  We love this peel because you will get off our treatment bed and your skin will look alive and moisturised.

Please note, as with all peels, you will need to be using the Even Skin Tone Serum for at least 2 weeks before the treatment as it helps to ensure that you do not get pigmentation.

BHA Skin Workout peel takes about 30 minutes and is $75.  Ideally you will have a course of 10 to get the best results.

Vitapeel -

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Vitapeels are excellent for resurfacing the skin.  A positive result from a course of these treatments would be reduced fine lines and reduced redness and pigmentation

This unique formulated peeling solution gives maximum flexibility in the application of the peel.  It incorporates lightening agents which lighten the skin and smooth out overall skin tone.

A variety of skin depths can be obtained by adding layers of peel.

You must be using Ultraceuticals Even Skin Tone at least a month before you can have this peel and you must be very careful to keep out of the sun.

Power Peel - $95
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This Jesner Peel is three layers (3 layers of product not three layers of skin). By adding three layers you are getting a much deeper, but highly effective peel.  You will need to expect some noticeable peeling of the skin for 3-5 days after this peel, but the end result is great.
You will need to do at least 3 of the lesser peels before you can do this peel.  You will also need to be using Ultraceuticals Even Skin Tone Serum for a t least 2 weeks before and after this peel.

10 Layer Jesner Peel - $200
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This peel is the strongest peel that a beauty salon can apply.  The results from this peel is worth all the discomfort.  At the end of the process (about 10 days) your skin will look magnificent. 

This peel does not take off 10 layers of skin, it refers to applying 10 layers of peel solution.  Having said that, depending on how your skin reacts we don’t always get to apply all of the layers as your skin may have had enough after 5-8 layers.

You need to have done a full course of a least 6 peels immediately before you undertake this peel.  You also need to make sure that you are not going near the sun under any circumstances for at least 6 weeks before and after you have had this peel.

You may find the application of this peel a little uncomfortable but we are able to cool the skin down for you.  For 10 days after the peel your skin will flake off and you may find that your face swells a little.  You really need to do this peel when you have no social engagements as you will look terrible for up to 10 days.  Well worth it though!