Peeling Back The Layers: The Step By Step Process of A Chemical Peel

We're about to spill the tea (or rather, the chemical solution) on one of our favorite services – the Chemical Peel. Let’s unfold the process! Ever wondered what your skin does when it's shedding layers? It’s a skincare decluttering session with powerful ingredients including TCA, Kojic Acid, Retinoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phenol, Vitamin C and antioxidant Glutathione. It's like Marie Kondo-ing its way through the clutter – out with the old, in with the fabulous! 

The Prelude:

With our chemical peel, the Perfect Peel, there is no preconditioning of the skin needed! It is a medium depth peel, intended for all skin types and tones. You should stop using retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and other exfoliants at least 48 hours before your chemical peel to avoid over-exfoliation.

Act 1: The Tingle Tango:

It's not just a peel; it's a tingle tango on your face! As the Perfect Peel is applied to your skin, the sensation might make you do the skincare shuffle, but fear not – it's just the magic working its charm. This peel contains Phenol, which helps to gently numb the skin making it virtually painless. 

Act 2: The Unmasking Ceremony:

Imagine your skin as the season premier of your favorite TV show, revealing its secrets, peeling off layers with more flair than the season finale. Some folks might shed layers like they’re preparing to be killed off the show, while for others it might be more reminiscent of the current Minnesota winter, with a subtle snowflake vibe. 

But fear not, dear peel enthusiasts! When the peel solution is applied with precision, left on the skin for a sweet spot of at least six hours, and you diligently follow the home care protocol (it’s your skin’s rulebook), rest assured – results will be achieved! So, whether your skin decides to reveal all its inner secrets or opts for a delicate snowfall, just remember: they all get an invite to the peeling after party. 

Act 3: The 'Peel' Good Factor:

Get ready for the week-long skin spectacle – it’s the peel process, and your face is the main event! The bulk of the peeling action unfolds like a blockbuster movie during days 3-5. It’s like your skin’s own drama series – will it peel faster than your favorite binge-worthy show? Stay tuned!

Picture this: your face starts its transformation around the movable parts, like the mouth – because who said peeling can’t have a sense of humor? 

Now, the skincare survival guide: Gently cleanse your face, as if you’re handling the delicate emotions of your favorite character. Slap on that SPF like it’s the hero swooping in to save the day. Your moisturizer is the post-peel kit MVP – it’s like the skincare sidekick your face never knew it needed.

But hold on – resist the temptation to pull a Houdini on your peeling skin! Don’t pick or pull – that’s a skincare no-no. Let it peel naturally, premature pulling might lead to irritation, scarring, and the dreaded hyperpigmentation plot twist. Your face deserves a happy ending, not a skincare cliffhanger!

The Finale: Unveiling the Glow:

As you revel in your post-peel glow, your skin becomes the talk of the town, and the crowd goes wild! Your skin is reborn, shedding its old self to reveal a more vibrant, refreshed version. It’s like hitting the reset button for your face.

You’ll notice an improvement in the overall clarity, tone and texture of your skin. Lines and wrinkles disappear like the snacks on the craft service table on set. You will notice a reduction or elimination of hyperpigmentation, sun damage and melasma.
There will be a visible improvement of acneic skin conditions and a reduction of acne scars. And, just as you tune in each week to see what happens on your favorite show, you’ll reap the continued benefits of stimulated collagen production, resulting in firmer, more youthful skin.

The Encore: 

Now that you’re a glowing goddess, it’s time to flaunt it! Share your newfound radiance with the world. Take a selfie, strike a pose – let your skin steal the spotlight. 

You can resume your normal skin care around 7-10 days post peel, or once the peel process is complete. Protect your investment with medical grade skincare and SPF.  For maximum benefit and the best results, experts recommend a series of 3 Perfect Peels. You can book your next treatment as soon as 30 days from the first one. Afterward, treatments only need to be performed once every three to six months to maintain results.

Ready to embark on this skincare adventure? Schedule your chemical peel today and let your skin shine brighter than your favorite leading lady, or gentleman! Remember, your skin deserves a standing ovation for its stellar performance.

Feel Giddie about the skin you’re in.

-Emily Giddings, RN