Facial peels – different types and what they can do for you. Recommended in series of 4 – 12 depending on what you the client is looking to accomplish. Services performed 7 – 14 days apart from each service for best results that you’ll love. Call for consultation – 207-373-0751 Our skin falls between 4.5 – 5.5 on the pH scale (1-14). Water is neutral at 7 pH. Peels lower the pH and the lower the pH, the deeper the peel. Types of Peels Intense Anti-Oxidant Pre-Peel – pH 3.6 Great for mature skin, restores hydration, tones skin, gives firmness to the skin Safe for Rosacea and pregnant women Glycolic Acid Peel – pH 3.0 The impact from a facial peel on the dermis can lead to changes including synthesis of new collagen. Great for photo-aging skin, reduces wrinkles, exfoliates, dislodges comedones (blackheads), and prevents further comedone formation. Cannot be done on people with or are: Active cancer Taking Accutane Sun Exposure Pregnant Lactic Action 30% Acid Peel – pH 3.2 Lactic acid is a tyrosinase inhibitor to enhance skin whitening one of the best treatments for hyper pigmentation. Also speeds the development of skin cells. Great for photo-aging skin, dehydration, hyper pigmentation, skin of color Cannot be done on people with or are: Active cancer Taking Accutane Sun Exposure Pregnant Salicylic Acid 20% Acid Peel – pH 3.0 Dissolves keratinocytes topically (thick skin), resulting in more even skin texture. Great for oily skin, dissolves comedones. Great for oily / acne, oily / mature skin, strong exfoliant Cannot be done on people with or are: Active cancer Taking Accutane Sun Exposure Pregnant Nursing Kidney Problems Aspirin Allergies Chocolate Power Skin Rescue Acid Peel – pH 2.0 Great for photo-aging skin, dehydration, reduces wrinkles, exfoliates, dislodges comedones, and prevents further comedone formation, hyper pigmentation, stimulates collagen Cannot be done on people with or are: Active cancer Taking Accutane Sun Exposure Pregnant