Skin Peels

Skin Peels reveal fresher, clear, radiant skin

Does the mention of a chemical skin peel make you wince?

Do you think of Samantha in “Sex in the City” with a bright red face shedding skin like a snake and think all peels are the same?

Skin peels will help you get that glowing complexion with radiant, clear skin, a more even texture & tone with wrinkles & pore size reduced.

What are the benefits of a chemical skin peel?

We use a range of acid peels for;

We can treat faces, hands, back, arms & chest areas.

We can recommend peels which are suitable for your skin type & issue.

Arrange an Skincare Consultation for treatment advice or

a Client’s First Facial appointment at our Manchester clinic for advice & treatment

What is a skin peel?

Many skin problems are caused by a build up of dead skin cells. Pores can block trapping oils & spot-causing bacteria, blackheads, milia and acne.

With age and sun damage skin can become hardened, dull, dry & rough. New cells are made in the skin’s “foundation” layer and like a brick wall are built up & pushed to the surface. They form a protective layer like roof tiles before detaching as the new cells come up to replace them. If these old dead cells aren’t regularly removed the skin can develop problems.

This process slows down as we age, skin can look dull, fragile and parchment like.

By removing this debris in a controlled manner you can stimulate the skin’s functions and regain healthy, smooth, clear, bright skin that is supple and re-elasticised; Skin looks and acts younger. Peels stimulate the production of  new skin cells.

Our holistic approach to restoring skin with natural peeling agents to work WITH the skin not against it.

I use a range of peels including RegimA Power peels, BioRePeel TCA, Medik8, Skinceuticals, AlumierMD, Circadia & Image peels.

Peels do not thin the skin, quite the opposite as they stimulate new collagen formation.

NO tight shiny “mannequin” faces like you can get with deep chemical peels or laser resurfacing.

Treatments start with mild peels to condition the skin and can progress in strength.

With modern peel technology it’s not necessary to use a peel that causes visible peeling or shedding of the skin.

As the dead upper layer is removed the skin is stimulated to make new skin cells including collagen and elastin, new capillaries are built bringing nutrition and the “wall tie” connections between skin layers are fortified – in the same way an injury forces skin to repair.

Our peels are safe for all skin types including skin of colour. They don’t make your skin sensitive to sunlight and can be done all year round. They are designed to cause minimal if any peeling. Skin is treated progressively.

What happens in a peel treatment?

After a thorough cleansing the chosen peel solution is applied to the skin giving a feeling of warmth & tingling.

Facial peel treatment includes extractions if needed & application of  appropriate serums & products to enhance the  results.

You leave the clinic looking fresh and radiant with perhaps a slight “flush” that settles within a couple of hours.

Skin may feel tight, dry or flushed with some dryness or mild flakiness after a few days depending on the peel strength selected.

Aftercare and home maintenance is required. We will suggest what products to use after treatments. Results can be seen and felt after first treatment with ongoing improvements.

A series of monthly peels is recommended.

What types of chemical, acid peel are available?

Regima Power Peel 30%, 50%, RejuvoMask & Acne Attack  – these peels contain a mixture of natural acids incorporating healing ingredients.

Circadia Peels – Mandeliclear – specially formulated to inhibit uneven pigmentation, safe on darker skins. For face or body

Circadia Peels – Alpha Beta Peel – combination of Lactic & Salicylic acids in a gentle gel base. Combats congested pores, blackheads, acne, dull, rough skin and uneven skin tones / blemish marks. No downtime

BioRePeel 35% TCA Bi-Phasic Peel – innovative patented formula with minimal downtime. Targets uneven pigmentation, acne scarring, brightens acne marks, stimulates collagen for smoother, firmer skin.

Alumier MD Lactic acid Radiant 30%  – a mild peel recommended for dry, dull skin & to brighten pigmentation. Lactic acids encourages hydration & radiance.

AlumierMD Detox peel – a mild mixture of Lactic Acid & Salicylic acid with hydrogen peroxide to kill acne bacteria. Suitable for all skin types affected by blackheads, spots, acne, congestion, pigmentation and spot-marks.

Alumier MD 20/10 Lactic & Salicylic acid peel – more active than Detox peel. Recommended for acne, acne rosacea, blackheads, rough, congested skin, pigmentation – can cause some minor flakiness.

AlumierMD Glow Peel – a mixture of Lactic, Salicylic & Resorcinol acids – several layers of this peel can be applied to intensify the peel effect. Indicated for wrinkles, lines, acne scarring, pigmentation. This peel can create some mild peeling after 3 days

Alumier Vitamin A Retinol peel can be added to these peels to intensify the effect to create visible peeling if indicated

SkinCeuticals Glycolic Lactic Peel – a gentle exfoliating peel which brightens and smooths

Image Skincare I PEEL | LIGHTENING LIFT

Lactic acid blended with kojic acid and a cocktail of brightening agents to reduce all forms of pigmentation.

Skin type indications: Pigmentation, ageing, dry/dehydrated, uneven skin tone, age spots, redness-prone

Image Skincare I PEEL | LIGHTENING LIFT FORTE

A more intense version of Lightening Lift peel – combines Lactic & Kojic acids with botanical brighteners, plant-derived stem cells and anti-ageing peptides for youthful, illuminated skin.

Skin type indications: Advanced pigmentation, aging, dry/dehydrated, uneven skin tone, age spots, redness-prone – this treatment can create some visible peeling.

Prices from £85 to £145

Add-on Dermalux LED Red light therapy reduces redness & promotes collagen – £20 supplement

Problem: Acne Rosacea, Facial Redness, Active Acne , Thread Veins, Dull, Smoker’s Skin

Solution: Oxygen Facials

Although not a peel an Oxygen or O2 Lift treatment will make a difference to your skin’s function and appearance.

Oxygen treatment can be used on any skin type or colour. Oxygen’s anti-bacterial action makes it extremely beneficial for acne especially cystic acne. Oxygen facials lighten and brighten the skin and reduce redness – ideal for Rosacea. The result is clear and luminous skin.

Oxygen facials lightens and brightens blemish marks and pigmentation.

Stimulates fibroblasts – the cells which initiate new cell formation, healing and collagen production.

Decreases facial redness, calms superficial capillaries reducing redness.

To enhance the penetration of the bubbling activated Oxygen mask and to decongest acne, blockages and lighten pigmentation I incorporate a fruit enzyme gentle peel in the treatment.

Regenerating antioxidants and re building stem cell serums are massaged into the skin with firming, sculpting and lifting massage strokes.

Improvements can be seen and felt after one treatment however for optimal results a course of treatments are recommended

More Info on Oxygen Facials

Oxygen Rx & Image O2 Lift Facial

Price: Oxygen Rx & O2 Lift Facial £85-95

Add Dermalux LED Light therapy to enhance results £20 supplement

More Info on our Oxygen Facials