What skin conditions are chemical peels used for & how many do I need (Rejuv Encinitas | Carlsbad | San Diego CA)

How Many Skinceutical Gel Chemical Do I Need?

While you may see some very minor benefits after a single superficial peel. Rejuv Aesthetics & Wellness recommends a course of six peels, one - two weeks apart. This will give the best results, as the full benefits of the peels build up over a course of six treatments. After a course of three to six peels you can have a once monthly maintenance peel or wait for three months before embarking on another course of peels.

Types of Skin Conditions are Skinceutical Gel Peels used for?

• Acne– Superficial chemical peels exfoliate the skin, allowing dead skin cells to be removed more effectively, excess oils on the skin are also removed. This action unblocks hair follicles and pores and reducing the appearance of pimples and improving skin texture that is damaged by acne.

• Reduce fine lines and wrinkles- especially under the eyes and around the mouth in sun damaged or ageing skin.

• Rough skin Texture- Encinitas CA Skinceutical Gel Peel / chemical peels can improve rough skin texture by increasing the amount of collagen in the upper layer of the skin.

• Lentigines (large freckles) which appear as dark spots on the skin, they are also called liver spots, or age spots- Large freckles can develop as a result of sun exposure and are present on sites which are exposed to excess sun such as face & arms and neck. A course of chemical peels can lighten large freckles and improve the appearance of sun damaged skin.

• Melasma- is a dark skin discoloration which appears as patches commonly found on the cheeks, nose, lips, upper lip, and forehead. It is common in women who are taking hormonal treatment in the form of contraceptives as well as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and pregnant women. A course of chemical peels can lighten the appearance of dark discoloured skin caused by melasma.

• Hyperpigmentation- is caused by excess skin pigment in the skin which can result in uneven skin tone. Chemical peels can lighten and even out the tone and appearance of the skin. The skinceuticals pigment balancing masque and peel maybe more effective for hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

• Superficial Skinceutical Gel peels in Carlsbad CA are suitable for ethnic skins.

• Rejuv Aesthetics & Wellness peels are also good preparation for medium and deep peels and are appropriate for serial applications and as a companion treatment for microdermabrasion or IPL. They can be performed prior to microdermabrasion if the skin can tolerate it to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.