As the weather cools, leaves change and days get shorter, skincare professionals everywhere celebrate the start of... PEEL SEASON!
As sun exposure is limited during these months, lightening and brightening treatments are highly recommended. With proper homecare prior to, during, and after peels you can see some great results with little to no downtime- just in time for the holidays! Peels are our number one service because they work wonders and give an instant glow and radiance.

PEEL FAQ's:

Q) Am I going to be bright red and peel like Samantha from Sex and the City?
A) There are many peels on the market and most of them do not make you peel. Some actually increase hydration in the skin. Different ingredients and peels are aimed at treating different skin types. Most peel treatments have no downtime and can be done on lunch breaks. Most peels will feel tingly or have a light stinging sensation, only a few make you feel like your face is on fire and it is totally up to you if you want to reach that level. We like to take things in baby steps and always start off with milder strengths and gradually build so you always have control of your comfort level.

Q) Aren't chemicals bad for your skin?
A) The term "chemical" peel refers to the way the dead skin is removed and does not pertain to the ingredients. There are two types of exfoliation: physical (a scrub) and chemical (dissolves the dead skin without abrasion, much like pineapple will dissolve the inside of your mouth if you eat too much of it). Most chemical peels are derived from foods we eat everyday:

*Malic acid comes from apples
*Glycolic acid comes from sugar cane
*Lactic acid comes from milk
*Retinoic acid is derived from vitamin A
*Kojic acid comes from mushrooms
*Salicylic acid comes from Willowbark

Q) What exactly do peels do? What kind of results will I have?
A) Peels achieve a number of great benefits within the skin. As mentioned above, there are different peels suited for different skin types. Some dry up breakouts, some heal acne scarring, some lift pigmentation and dark spots, some diminish fine lines and wrinkles but all peels do the following:

*Exfoliate the skin at a cellular level. Most scrubs, washcloths and exfoliating cleansers are great for sloughing off dead skin on the surface but a peel will dissolve more layers of dead skin and jump start your skins own exfoliation regimen, pushing dead dull skin up and out. Skin is left radiant and glowing!

*Peels allow for better product penetration; Serums can reach deeper levels of the skin, moisturizers can hydrate healthy skin instead of being wasted on dead skin. And no one likes wasting $60 moisturizer for dead skin sitting on your face.

*Peels also help prevent breakouts and millia (tiny white bumps that look like pimples but aren't). There are certain peels that specifically target breakout prone skin but all peels help with removing dead skin build up within the pores.

*Peels refine pores! They dissolve dirt and debris within the pore causing the pore to stretch and grow. It's important to keep these clean so they don't get larger as we age.

*Any exfoliation encourages collagen production. That's right, ALL chemical peels are anti-aging. Collagen plumps up our skins "air mattress", visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles and helps prevent new ones from occurring.

*Peels lighten scarring, pigmentation and even out skin tone. Wear less makeup, feel more confident.

*All peels tighten and tone. Especially the two days following a peel. Many of my clients plan special occasions/family pictures/events around their chemical peel schedules because it makes their skin look amazing and tight.

Q) Wait, peel SCHEDULES? How many of these things am I going to have to do? This sounds expensive.
A) Peels can be expensive but I'm a magical fairy peel goddess and I've come to save your faces! Peels are best performed in a series of 6 to 8 treatments, every 2 to 4 weeks apart. The results are cumulative so the results build and build every time you come in! Some clients add them into their monthly maintenance facials for an extra kick of anti-aging. Some absolutely love them all on their own. Peels at area spas are upwards of $100-200 each. Our most popular peel services are our Pumpkin Peel and Candied Apple Peel service, both are $50 and only take about 15 minutes. Our Hydradermabrasion service is 25 minutes for $70 and includes a freebie peel.

Q) What do I need to do after a peel?
A) Sunscreen is a must, failure to protect your newly discovered youthful glow will result in more sun damage. Exfoliating scrubs, masks, and acids should be avoided for a week after a peel. Especially products containing retinols and retinoids. Avoid all facial waxing for at least one week. Incorporating a tyrosinase inhibitor (stops the production of melanin in the skin) is highly recommended to use in between peel treatments. These ingredients can be found in our Candied Apple Serum ($18 minis/$75 full size) and Sugar Plum Cherry Peel ($25 minis/$50 full size).

To book a peel, chose 'Natural Based Chemical Menu' or 'Hydradermabrasion' from the menu and we will do a thorough skin consult prior to your service to determine which type of peel is best for your skin and results you want to achieve.