Makeover Monday - You GLOW Girl! Facial Peels 101

 

PEELING SKIN FOR APPEALING SKIN!

 

By now, most of us know regular exfoliation is the way to GLOW! But professional peels may have the ability to make your beauty more than skin deep! Crystal's here to help you clear up confusion about the various types of peels and perhaps even clear up your skin in the process!



·        Superficial peels are the mildest, and like their name get primarily surface results. These include; glycolic acid and the popular alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).  They can promote the skins natural exfoliation process resulting in smoother, clearer skin.

·         Medium peels are performed with trichloroacetic acid in various strengths (and should be performed by a professional). They penetrate more deeply and can remove damaged outer layers, facial blemishes, wrinkles, uneven skin pigmentation, pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars and even control acne. BUT, don’t plan any events for about a week or two because you’ll peel like a beast before you become a beauty!

·         Deep peels (usually phenol) must be administered by a medical professional under an anesthetic. They penetrate several layers of skin and cause a second-degree burn. They are used only on the face. Deep peels may not be used on darker skin types and may even bleach lighter skin. This can only be done once in most cases.

 

A professional should always be consulted

 

At Home Options

Peter Thomas Roth Triple Acid Peel http://www.peterthomasroth.com/p-330-preview-40-triple-acid-peel.aspx

 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: Alpha Beta Peel https://www.dgskincare.com/products.cfm?cid=31&CFID=9992537&CFTOKEN=110da973bf1522b1-C90C52D1-EC77-0792-DA589DBF60488AEC

 

Philosophy Microdelivery Peel Kit http://www.sephora.com/the-microdelivery-peel-kit-P387134?skuId=1616309