Wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, blemishes, acne scarring and other problems can make us look older than we are.

Chemical peels are popular because they successfully remove dead skin cells, clear clogged pores, eliminate whiteheads and blackheads, correct discoloration, and generate the growth of new skin. Chemical peel treatments cause the regeneration of new cells to occur at a faster rate than they would do naturally.

Egyptians and the Romans used various lactic acids to peel their skin. In the Middle Ages, wine vinegar with tartaric acid as its active ingredient was used for the same purpose.

We use PCA Peels because they are safe and highly effective treatments, that have no downtime. This light to medium peel formula, is proven to effectively treat acne, control oil, smooth fine lines and also help to inhibit the pigment production providing a more even skin tone.

PCA chemical peels will effectively treat mature, aging skin as well as acne, hyperpigmentation and smoker’s skin. Moderate to aggressive exfoliation will be experienced, depending on the number of layers applied. Overall, the final result will be plump, hydrated and ultra soft skin. While a single peel will firm and freshen the skin, most clients should plan on a series of 5-6 peels to achieve long-term goals.

Chemical peels are a quick and convenient way to enhance appearance and self confidence, and get a healthy glow with little or no downtime.

Our skin is a living organ that is made up of millions of cells. Everyday, thousands of cells die, fall off, and new cells are regenerated from below. This is a slow and haphazard process that does not allow our skin to shed dark spots, sun damage, or a dull, lifeless complexion.

Facial peel create an even, controlled shedding of several layers of damaged cells, leaving you with a new fresh layer of skin that has a more even texture and color.

During a chemical peel, a solution is applied to various areas of the skin. These applications produce separation and eventual peeling of layers of skin, and enables new, regenerated skin to appear. During a peel, many patients experience a warm to hot sensation that lasts about 5-10 minutes, followed by a stinging sensation.

Mild scarring and certain types of acne can be treated with chemical peels. In addition, pigmentation of the skin in the form of sun spots, age spots, liver spots, freckles, blotchiness due to taking birth control pills, and skin that is dull in texture and colour may be improved with chemical peeling.

Areas of sun-damaged skin, spots of precancerous keratoses and scaling patches may improve after chemical peeling. Following treatment, new lesions or patches are less likely to appear.

The procedure can be performed on the face, neck, chest, hands, arms and legs. Superficial or medium depth peels may be used to improve damaged skin.

Post Treatment

Depending upon the type of peel, a reaction similar to a mild to severe sunburn occurs following a chemical peel. Superficial peeling usually involves redness, followed by scaling that ends within 3-5 days.

It is important to avoid overexposure to the sun immediately after a chemical peel since the new skin is fragile and more susceptible to injury.