What is a chemical peel?

A chemical peel is a treatment used to improve skin texture and tone. An acid is applied to skin to lower the pH, which loosens the connections between dead skin cells, inducing exfoliation and stimulating new cell growth. This process causes superficial layers of dead skin to peel off, revealing a smoother and more radiant complexion. Chemical peels can also thicken the epidermis, increase dermal volume and stimulate collagen.

Chemical peels have been used dating back to Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra used sour milk to improve the appearance of her skin, according to some sources. Lactic acid ( an alpha hydroxy acid) is the active ingredient in sour milk.

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How are chemical peels classified?

Chemical peels are classified as light (superficial), medium or deep, depending on the depth of penetration of the ingredients used. Light peels exfoliate to various levels of the epidermis. Medium-depth peels treat through the papillary and dermis
And deep peels to the mid-reticular dermis. Deeper peels require more downtime and increase the chance of side effects, which include photosensitivity, pigment changes and scarring.

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What should I expect from treatments?

Beautiful skin doesn’t happen overnight, and treatments take time to show results. A single chemical peel can provide the immediate effect of bright and radiant skin; however, more significant results in treating textural issues, fine lines and inflamed acne could take up to eight weeks.

Use home care products consistently and as directed to achieve optimal results. Just as you take time to exercise, you need to take time for your “daily skin care workout regimen” in the morning and evening.

Why should beneficial ingredients be applied post-peel and within the peel solution?

Most beneficial ingredients for the skin ten to degrade or denature when placed in the low pH of chemical peel formulas. With that scientific information in mind, AlumierMD peels use only the pure acids; anti-aging, antioxidant and brightening booster ingredients are applied post-peel in our Brightening Accelerator. Since peels remove the outer dead layers of the stratum corneum, the booster ingredients are better absorbed when applied post-peel.

In what areas of the body can chemical peels be used?

Chemical peels are usually performed on the face, but may also be used on the neck, décolleté and hands.

How can chemical peels benefit the skin?

Peel treatments improve skin texture and firmness, decreasing fine lines and wrinkles. Peels also even out skin tone, improve acne-prone skin and reduce pore size appearance.

What are common peeling agents?

Some common peeling ingredients include alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), and retinol. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) include glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid and mandelic acid. Salicylic acid is the only beta hydroxy acid. The strength of a chemical peel is determined by the type of ingredients used, their concentrations and the pH of the formulation.

Not all peels are created equally, and one peel type doesn’t suit all. Certain ingredients may be more effective for treating acne, while others may be more successful in treating hyperpigmentation or the signs of aging.

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Power Glow Peel

The Power Glow Peel is a Jessner peel that combines 7% lactic acid, 7% salicylic acid and 7% resorcinol.  It is a multipurpose peel that is effective in minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyper-pigmentation issues like age spots, discoloration, and uneven skin tone. This formula exfoliates skin cells and stimulates skin cell renewal. You will start out with the Glow Peels and work your way up to the Power Glow Peel.  The Power Glow differs from the Glow Peel in that it is only applied as a single layer.

The Brightening Accelerator is applied after the peel for better absorption. The Kojic acid, SymWhite, Oyster Phoenix Mushroom and B-White ingredients brighten the skin, while Matrixyl synthe 6, a well-known peptide, strengthens, firms and improves elasticity.

We invite you to schedule a free consultation with one of our Skin Health Specialists to determine which treatment is best for your unique skin health needs.

Eye Rescue Pads are soothing/cooling gel pads to rejuvenate the delicate eye area. Combined with the expert touch of your Alumier MD professional, your eyes will surely feel refreshed.

The Acne Balancing Serum with innovative encapsulated salicylic acid technology then provides slow even release into the skin, minimizing irritation while extending effectiveness.

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES, THIS PEEL TARGETS FINE LINE, RHYTIDS, UNEVEN SKIN TONE, DISCOLORATION. The Glow Peel combines 7% lactic acid, 7% salicylic acid and 7% resorcinol. This formula exfoliates skin cells and stimulates skin cell renewal. You will start out with a single layer of the Glow Peel and increase the application as tolerated (max of 4 layers).

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+The Brightening Accelerator*

is applied after the peel for better absorption. The Kojic acid, SymWhite, Oyster Phoenix Mushroom and B-White ingredients brighten the skin, while Matrixyl synthe 6, a well-known peptide, strengthens, firms and improves elasticity.

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AHA Duo with Brightening Accelerator

The Alpha Hydroxy Duo uses a combination of alpha hydroxy acid & resurfacing peel containing 20% lactic acid and 10% glycolic acid is used to decrease the visible signs of aging and hyperpigmentation.

The Brightening Accelerator is applied after the exfoliation for better absorption. The Kojic acid, SymWhite, Oyster Phoenix Mushroom and B-White ingredients brighten the skin, while Matrixyl synthe 6, a well-known peptide, strengthens, firms and improves elasticity.

Eye Rescue Pads are soothing/cooling gel pads to rejuvenate the delicate eye area. Combined with the expert touch of your Alumier MD professional, your eyes will surely feel refreshed.

The serums used will be customized to your present skin concerns, which will leave you radiant, refreshed and balanced.

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BHA 20 with Brightening Accelerator

Ideal for oily and acne prone skin, the 20% Salicylic Acid Peel (a Beta Hydroxy Acid) improves skin texture by exfoliating dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and within pores to control pimples. It reduces acne pimples and helps correct skin discolouration.

The Brightening Accelerator is applied after the exfoliation for better absorption. The Kojic acid, SymWhite, Oyster Phoenix Mushroom and B-White ingredients brighten the skin, while Matrixyl synthe 6, a well-known peptide, strengthens, firms and improves elasticity.

Eye Rescue Pads are soothing/cooling gel pads to rejuvenate the delicate eye area. Combined with the expert touch of your Alumier MD professional, your eyes will surely feel refreshed.

The serums used will be customized to your present skin concerns, which will leave you radiant, refreshed and balanced.

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FOR OILY AND ACNE PRONE SKIN THIS PEEL IS USED TO TREAT ACNE MAINLY AND REDUCE DISCOLOURATION

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Renew 30 with Brightening Accelerator

Radiant 30 is an alpha hydroxy acid resurfacing peel containing lactic acid to exfoliate dead skin cells.
Boost cell turnover and stimulate collagen, improving skin texture and tone. This multifunctional peel targets multiple skin conditions, including fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, sun damage and large pores.

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Enzyme Retexturing Treatment

Enzyme Retexturing Treatment is a highly effective fruit enzyme resurfacing solution. The unique blend of fruit enzymes exfoliates dead skin cells and promotes skin renewal. This unique experience also includes brightening enhancers, followed by targeted treatment serums to address each skin concern. The result is a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, while soothing and maintaining hydration.

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Refining Clay Mask with Brightening Accelerator

Refining Clay Treatment is a highly effective treatment to refine and purify the skin. A unique blend of clay and exfoliating ingredients removes dead skin cells and promotes skin renewal while clearing trapped oil. This unique experience also includes brightening enhancers, followed by targeted treatment serums to address each skin concern.

The result is a reduction in the appearance of blemishes and excess oil, while soothing and maintaining hydration.

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Aqua Infused Mask

a light-weight, oil-free treatment which aims to increase the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Is suitable for all skin types and features a low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, working to infuse the skin with increased hydration leaving your skin soft, plump and bright.. It aims to strengthen the skin barrier function, provide a glowing complexion and increasing the skin’s ability to fight daily pollutants such as UV exposure.

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What are the peel's ingredients?

ENZYMES

Like a chemical peel, an enzyme peel is also a treatment used to improve skin texture and appearance. Enzymes are applied to skin, which loosen the connections between dead skin cells, inducing exfoliation and stimulating new cell growth. This process causes superficial layers of dead skin to peel off, revealing a smoother and more radiant complexion. Enzyme peels both nourish and exfoliate the skin and are usually made with fruit enzymes. The most popular fruit enzymes are papain, found in papayas, and bromelain, found in pineapple.

BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid):

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid: Related to aspirin, salicylic acid is an exfoliant with anti-inflammatory properties. It is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate into follicles to effectively exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores, control acne pimples and smooth skin.

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids)

A group of water-soluble carboxylic acids that work on the desmosomes that are sometimes referred to as the “glue” that holds the skin cells together. In the epidermis, AHAs enhance exfoliation and stimulate cellular turnover. In the dermis, AHAs with greater bioavailability also have been shown to stimulate collagen and elastin production as well as increase skin thickness, which leads to firmer skin.

GLYCOLIC ACID

Naturally found in sugar cane, glycolic acid has a low molecular weight so it penetrates rapidly into the skin. This can potentially lead to irritation and inflammation.

CITRIC ACID

Naturally found in oranges and lemons.

LACTIC ACID

Naturally found in milk but biosynthesized for cosmetic formulations, lactic acid has a larger molecular weight than other AHAs, which reduces the chance of skin inflammation.

RETINOIDS

Vitamin A derivatives that stimulate collagen, increase cell turnover and normalize keratinization, creating smoother and more even-toned skin. Retinoids also inhibit melanin transfer from melanocytes to skin cells and enhance the penetration of other pigment-blocking products. Retinoids reduce fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. In addition, retinoids target acne-prone skin by unclogging pores. There are more than 700 published studies on anti-aging and retinoids.

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