Chemical Peels

What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a controlled burning of the skin, via an acid (such as glycolic, salicylic, lactic or tartaric), a fruit or vegetable enzyme or the combination of both in order to exfoliate the top layer(s) of the skin.

Peels are divided into levels according to the warmth it will create on the customer’s skin as well as the difference between a slight exfoliate versus a deep peel, in which one or more layers of the epidermis will “peel off”.

A level 1 peel is mild and will give a very slight exfoliation to the skin. Level 2 will give a stronger exfoliation. A level 3 creates more of a peel than an exfoliant; there is usually minimum or no down time Level 4 has the potential for more peel and can feel very warm on the skin. Level 5 is a deep peel usually performed at a doctor’s office or a medispa, not recommended as a first peel.

Pumpkin Peel (level 2)  $60
Recommended to exfoliate, rejuvenate and strengthen the skin. Contains concentrated pumpkin extract, pumpkin wine, pumpkin enzymes and essential oils. Not recommended for sensitive or rosacea skins. Cannot be performed on customers using Retin- A or blood thinners.

Image Lactic/Kojic Peel (level 3) $60
For pigmented skin. Contains a 50% lactic/kojic acid resurfacing solution plus a 25% kojic booster mixed with a vitamin C hydrating antiaging serum. Best results with nightly home use of Image Skin Lightening Serum. 8 bi-weekly peels $400.00.

Salicylic Turnover Peel (level 3)  $60
For oily/acne skin. Cannot be performed if customer is allergic to aspirin. Contains salicylic and glycolic acids which will help dry acne breakouts. Very warm on skin.

Blue Agave Enzyme Peel (level 3)  $60
Medium peel. Contains lactic acid to promote cell turnover, helps brighten discolorations and even skin tone. Blue agave extract has energy and nutrients. Bromelain exfoliates and moisturizes the skin. Numerous antioxidants, such as Allantoin, Bilberry extract and Wild Yam extract which maintain the health of the moist tissue of the skin. This product contains an alpha Hydroxy (AHA) that will increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Sun block must be used daily and sun exposure limited 2 weeks after the treatment.

Ruby Jessner Peel (level 4/5) $60
Deepest peel available in a day spa. Not recommended as a first peel. Best results if customer receives a level 2 or 3 peel two weeks before to prepare skin for this deeper peel. Contains L-lactic acid, Resorcinol, Salicylic acid, red wine and Lycopene for cell turnover, softening and antioxidant properties. Ruby jessner must remain on skin for 2 hours before rinsing off. Please bring a good book to read or schedule a body wax, manicure or pedicure while you wait. Expect some light down time, skin will look sun/wind burnt for about one week.

Sun block with Titanium Dioxide must be purchased at Skin Concepts or brought to the spa by the customer in order to receive a chemical peel.

No chemical peel can be performed on customers using Retin-A or Accutane. Must be off them for at least 6 months.