Autumn is Peel Season!

Autumn is the perfect time to get a chemical peel. The cooler weather and shorter days make it easier to avoid sun exposure, which is important after a peel. Chemical peels remove dead skin cells, revealing new, fresh skin underneath. This leads to many improvements such as minimizing wrinkles, addressing melasma or rosacea, smoother skin, and a more vibrant youthful appearance. Now is the ideal time of year to begin this deep exfoliation. If you are planning to attend holiday festivities or to travel, starting your chemical peels in the fall will give you plenty of time to heal and look your best.

A chemical peel is a non-invasive professional skincare treatment that involves applying a chemical solution (e.g., glycolic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid, TCA) to the skin to remove the outermost layers of dead skin cells. The procedure stimulates the production of new skin cells and can even help rejuvenate sensitive skin. In essence, a peel is an acid or enzyme (or mixture of them) that exfoliates your skin, removing dead surface skin cells, clearing out pores, and stimulating healthy cells to surface. Chemical peels are recommended in a series of 3 to 6 treatments, typically 2 to 4 weeks apart depending on peel type. With chemical peels, you can see both immediate and long-term results. 

 Chemical peel benefits include:

·       Customization for your skin’s specific needs

·       Reduction of acne and acne scars

·       Softening of fine lines and wrinkles

·       Improvement of skin texture and skin tone

·       Removal of oil buildup on the skin surface

·       Deep exfoliation to rid the skin of dead skin cells and give your skin room to breathe

·       Stimulates collagen and elastin to help firm and tighten skin

There are more advanced “non-peel” peels with superior results that cause little to no peeling such as BioRePeel which helps improve scarring, discoloration, sagging skin, and uneven texture. BioRePeel leaves the skin feeling hydrated and moisturized instead of dry and peeling as traditional chemical peels may. Now you can choose if you want to “peel” or not! Some of us do and some prefer not to put social plans on hold while their skin heals.

The beginning of Autumn marks the start of peel season! Prep your skin for peeling by increasing your sun protection in advance by applying SPF 50 daily. Improve your peel results by avoiding sun exposure as much as possible before and after your peel appointments. 

If you are looking for a way to reduce the appearance of uneven skin texture while also removing the buildup of dead skin cells, oil, and other surface contaminants, consider a chemical peel. Skin is almost immediately given a more radiant and luminous appearance.

Schedule an appointment now with your licensed esthetician at Spa Matrix who is experienced in performing customized chemical peels based on your skin type, concerns, and skin care goals! All peel series at Spa Matrix include a post treatment homecare kit! Ask about Cherry 0% interest payment plans to make your treatments more affordable.