Always prepare your skin for at least 2 weeks prior to utilizing a chemical peel for best results. If you are prone to hyper-pigmentation you should use the Fading Gel to help "turn-down" the melanin production in your skin. Retinol and glycolic acid based serums are all preparation products. *A two-week preparation does not guarantee you will not have any pigmentation issues arise during your peel, but it decreases your chances considerably.

Chemical peels have been proven to:

Improve the texture and appearance of skin

Reduce lines and wrinkles under the eyes and mouth area

Pose as anti aging and sun damage treatment of wrinkles

Treat acne scars

Proven acne treatment

Reduce age spots, freckles and dark spots from pregnancy also known as a condition called melasma

If you are looking to improve the texture and appearance of your skin due to damage from aging, the sun, acne, acne scarring, or dark spots from pregnancy, you are a good candidate for a face peel. If it is your first time using a chemical peel, Our Sken Care Specialist are available to assist you with any questions you may have about chemical peels and whether Gylcolic, Lactic, Salicylic, or TCA peels and formulas are right for your skin type.

You are NOT a good candidate for a chemical peel if any of the following apply at the peel site:

Infection or disease

Cut or broken skin

Sunburn

Currently have an active Herpes simplex 1 sore

If you are nursing or pregnant

If you have taken Accutane in last 6 months

If you currently have Psoriasis, active Eczema, or active Dermatitis.

If you have used any of the following drugs in the last 48 hours: Retin-A, Renova or other prescription skin care products. Products that contain harsh bleaching or skin-lightening agents. *Products such as Fade Bright or Hydroquinone OTC are just fine.

A Glycolic Acid chemical peel is probably the most widely recognized chemical peeling acids there are. It is a great general type of acid. It is water soluble, and works nicely on most skin types to accelerate the turnover of skin cells, remove lesions, restore steadiness, elasticity and can help to improve the true moisturizing characteristics of the skin. But, just because it is the most popular, it does not mean it is the best acid for your skin. Please see our intuitive chart below to see which acid will work best with your issues or feel free to contact a chemical peel specialist at Beyond Sken for further assistance.

30% Glycolic peel: Normal skin/sensitive skin, fine lines, previous glycolic usage without any irritation. (2.1pH)

50% Glycolic peel: Normal/acne/aging skin, used 40% glycolic peels previously SEVERAL TIMES! (2.1pH)

70% Glycolic Peel : Normal/aging skin, used 50% glycolic peels previously SEVERAL TIMES! (0.6pH)

A Lactic Acid chemical peel is best for people who have dry skin, are treating age related imperfections like wrinkles under the eyes and around the mouth area, as well as pigmented skin types. This chemical peel can be used on a weekly basis for moisturization. (2.5pH)

A Salicylic chemical peel is ideal for use on heavily clogged pores and people with oily skin and acne. A Salicylic chemical peel is available in 3%/15%/25%.

It is recommended that you begin with 15% salicylic before you advance to 25%.

A TCA chemical peel is recommended for use on damaged skin including:

Hyperpigmentation

Sun Damage

Pre-Cancerous Lesions

Acne

Lines

Lip Creases

Freckling

TCA is applied in multiple layers. Begin with 1 layer and work up to 3-5 layers before moving up to a higher percentage