Chemical Peels
A chemical peel is a skin treatment; which is used to improve and smooth out the surface of the facial skin. A chemical solution is used to remove top layers of skin, which allows the dead surface skin to peel off. The peeling process leads to new skin growth – usually smoother, healthier and less wrinkled compared to the old skin. The three principal types of chemical peels are alpha-hydroxy acid peels, trichloroacetic acid peels, and the phenol-croton oil peel. A peel removes several layers of sun-damaged skin cells, leaving fresh skin which has a more even surface and colour. It may stimulate new collagen to be formed improving the skin texture. Peels may result in superficial, moderate depth or deep skin injury.
A peel may be used to treat damage caused by exposure to the sun (photoageing) including actinic keratoses, to remove pigmentation such as freckles and melasma, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and to improve acne.
They are most often used in patients with fair skin, Fitzpatrick skin types I to III.
Peels can be repeated as necessary; some people have superficial peels every few weeks. It is wise to wait for 3 to 6 months before repeating a moderate depth peel.
Types of chemical peel
Superficial peel
Superficial peels use glycolic acid, salicylic acid and Jessner solution and are well tolerated — the 'lunchtime' peel. They remove thin lesions on the skin surface, reducing pigment and surface dryness. The result of the first peel may be disappointing, but after repeated peels, significant improvement is usually evident.
Medium depth peel
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is the most common chemical used for a medium depth peel. The results depend on its concentration, usually 20–35%. The treatment is painful and treated areas are swollen, red and crusted for the next week or so. It can lead to an impressive improvement in skin texture with a reduction in blotchy pigmentation, freckling and actinic keratoses (dry sunspots). Although fine wrinkles and some acne scars are less obvious, the TCA peel has no effect on deep furrows.
BioRePeel
BioRePeel is an innovative medical peel, that uses patented 2-phase technology to provides a bio-stimulating, revitalising & peeling-like effect.
Its exfoliating and keratolytic action removes the outer corneal skin cell layers to effectively prevent the ageing of the skin, decrease damage from UV light, as well as decrease pigmentation and acne scars. It also stimulates cell turnover by and stimulating the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.
BioRePeelCl3 is multifunctional and is suitable for all ages and all skin types. It has an anti-ageing function that results in brighter, tighter, lighter skin and the reduction of fine lines. It is also suitable for young skin during acute stages of acne, blackheads, with recent mild scaring.
The main peel ingredients deliver a level 3 peel and include:
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TCA 35%
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Lactobionic acid
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Salicylic acid
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Tartaric acid
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Citric Acid
The results are enhanced with the Biostimulation ingredients including Vitamins C and Revitalisation ingredients including Gamma-aminobutyric acid, Arginine and Riboflavin. The peel is also better-tolerated because of these ingredients.
Peppermint Peel
Peppermint Peel (PMP) skin rejuvenation is a new soft chemical peel product with a totally innovative idea. PMP is not only a peel, it is a rejuvenation product designed to aid cell regeneration and produce compelling aesthetic results. The non peeling actives within the peel give immediate and different effects through Bio Revitalisation. It removes the ageing cells while stimulating new cell growth before finally providing the skin with the raw ingredients required to stimulate and maintain cell healthiness.
PMP consists of 3 families of actives. Acids, Moisturisers and Aesthetic improvers. There are 5 active acid ingredients combined with 6 moisturising and aesthetic improvers to bio-stimulate the skin post exfoliation acid effect. PMP Mild has a TCA of 11 and PMP Intense has a TCA of 19.
PMP Chemical peel targets
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Cutaneous revitalisation of face, neck, décolleté, hands
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Attenuation of skin discolouration
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Cutaneous revitalisation of body
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Oily, impure and finely imperfect skin (enlarged pores, fine lines, scarring results)
Clinicare Peels
CLINICARE Medical grade superficial peels contain a mixture of Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic Acids to remove the upper layer of the epidermis encouraging regeneration and rejuvenation of new skin cells.
The result is the improved clinical appearance of skin with fewer fine lines, a brighter complexion, improved skin tone and a more youthful appearance.
The Clinicare peels come in 3 targeted ranges for specific skin indications and are extremely well tolerated with minimum side effects.
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Refresh
CLINICARE REFRESH AHA PEEL is a superficial glycolic acid peel suitable for an anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation effect. It strengthens the skin and stimulates collagen synthesis.
Main active ingredients include:
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Glycolic Acid 48% – Derived from sugar cane, it exfoliates the epidermis, promotes epidermolysis & stimulates the growth of new skin.
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​Phytic Acid 4% – Protects against inflammation by blocking free radicals and increasing antioxidant functionality.
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Kojic Acid 2% – Derived from a variety of fungi & organic substances, it is used to diminish dark areas resulting from excessive pigmentation in the skin.
Suitable for:
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Ageing skin
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Photo damaged skin
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Rough texture, fine lines and wrinkles
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Enlarged pores, dull, sallow skin colour
Pure
CLINICARE PURE BHA PEEL is a mild salicylic acid peel suitable for acne treatment and the improvement of skin texture.
Main active ingredients:
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Salicylic Acid 20% – Derived from willow tree bark, this has keratolytic, comedolytic, anti inflammatory & antiseptic properties.
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Lactic Acid 12% – Has water binding properties and stimulates collagen synthesis.
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Glycolic Acid 12% – Exfoliates the epidermis, promotes epidermolysis, disperses basal layer melanin & stimulates the growth of new skin.
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Glycolic acid also reduces the amount of surface skin oil.
Suitable for:
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Inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne
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Blackheads and comedones
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Rough texture, fine lines and wrinkles
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Enlarged pores
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Skin ageing
*AHA – Alpha hydroxy acid, BHA – Beta hydroxy acid.
Glow
CLINICARE GLOW AHA PEEL is a superficial glycolic acid peel effective in treating hyperpigmentation, age spots, sun damage and dull, tired skin. It inhibits melanin synthesis, brightens the skin, evens out discolouration and is safe to use on darker skin.
Main active ingredients:
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Glycolic Acid 28% – Derived from sugar cane, it exfoliates the epidermis, promotes epidermolysis & stimulates the growth of new skin.
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Mandelic Acid 6% – Derived from bitter almonds, it has depigmenting properties, inhibits melanin synthesis, exfoliates & rejuvenates skin.
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Kojic Acid 4% – Derived from a variety of fungi & organic substances, it is used to diminish dark areas resulting from excessive pigmentation in the skin.
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Arbutin 2% – Acts by reversibly suppressing melanosomal tyrosinase activity.
Suitable for:
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Photo damaged skin
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Hyperpigmentation
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Rough texture, fine lines and wrinkles
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Enlarged pores, dull, sallow skin color
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Ageing skin