Offering a variety of peel options can lead many people to question what chemical peels is right for them. Based on skin type, desired outcomes and down time can give you the right factors and information to making an informed decision. Advanced Practice Esthetician Clara Lou was able to sit down and offer some guidance on the main factors for the peel options available within Lili’s Medspa located in Galleria Shopping Center in Edina, MN.
Skinceuticals Chemical Peels
This skinceuticals peel is great for first time peel guests. It will have little to no down time and is a great option for sensitive skin. It’s a must-try for those who are looking for a little bump in their skin care regimen and getting their feet wet!
Skinceuticual Peel Highlights:
- Great for all skin types including sensitive
- AHA alpha hydroxy acid
- Gently exfoliants creating a visible improvement of fine lines and wrinkles, glow, firmness, texture, and overall skin health.
- Accelerates cellular renewal and helps with cleaning out congested pores.
- Great for hyperpigmentation
Vivier Chemical Peels
The vivier peel is a quick chemical peel that offers a instant resurface with little to no downtime.
Vivier Chemical Peel Highlights:
- All skin types
- AHA and BHA alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid
- “Lunch peel”
- Controlled exfoliation for congested skin, smooths fine lines and wrinkles, and targets hyperpigmentation.
- Notice an instant glow
Jessner Peels
Not for the faint of heart, this peel has a can have a downtime of 3-5 days. This peeling is from the peel exfoliating the top layers of skin which results in shedding away excess skin. Depending on the skin type and desired results, this peel is fast acting and advanced. It is recommended that a lighter chemical peel is used prior to the Jessner Peel for a complete understanding of peel expectations. However, the Jessner peel was developed 100 years ago as it still is one of the most popular peels on the market because of its effectiveness.
Jessner Peel Highlights:
- all skin types
- Advanced exfoliation
- Step further than the vivier peel
- Everything the same as vivier just stronger and more effective
- Down time is a day
At the end of the day, the best way to make a decision is to have a consultation with one our skin experts. Licensed as advanced practice estheticians, our medspa skin team understands the dermal layer and the affects any of the peels could have on the outcome. Book a complimentary consultation online or schedule the peel you think is right for you!
