What to Expect from a Chemical Peel

A Chemical Peel is a professional procedure where you use scientifically formulated compounds to remove the upper layers of damaged skin, speeding up the process of skin renewal and regrowth.

Sep 9, 2019 2:31:37 PM / by The Institute of Skin Science

A Chemical Peel is a professional procedure where you use scientifically formulated compounds to remove the upper layers of damaged skin, speeding up the process of skin renewal and regrowth. The benefits of a chemical peel:

• Reduces Acne

• Lightens & Brightens

• Evens Skin Tone

• Removes Scaring

• Reverses the Signs of Aging

• Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles

• Tightens

• And much more

Your aesthetician should go over what to expect with the peel you will be receiving. Your comfort is a top priority.   The strength of the chemical peel used will determine the activity felt on the skin. However, most chemical procedures involve similar characteristics across all chemical peel applications. When the acid solution is applied, activity can be felt on the skin.   The following are common activities that are to be expected during application of the peel: 

• Itching, prickling and/or heat

• Flushing and slight swelling

• Possible tenderness and sensitivity

• Tightness

During a peel treatment:

1. Typically 2 cleanses are performed. The first cleanse removes dirt, oil, and debris. The second cleanse actually cleans and prepares skin for the treatment.  

2. A pre-treatment solution will be applied next. This will feel wet and  your skin may or may not tingle.  

3. Your aesthetician will ask you about the activity level on your skin. This will be used as scale to determine your comfort level during the treatment. 

4. The chemical solution will then be applied. It will either be applied and left on the skin or it will be done in layers, depending on the type of peel.  Once the solution has been on the skin long enough, your aesthetician will remove it.  

5. Your aesthetician will apply healing and calming post-treatment products to the skin.

6. You will need to care for your skin for the next 7 to 14 days using your aesthetician's recommended home care.  Half of the results from the treatment will be achieved in the clinic, but the other half are up to you and how you care for your skin following treatment.  

If you have any questions and would like to speak to one of our friendly Master Aestheticians in your area please email support@glymedplusaustralia.com.au

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Exfoliation - What's the Difference?

We’ve all heard about exfoliation and how it’s good for our skin but only if it's done correctly. Exfoliation helps to keep our skin active, smooth and youthful; but do you know the difference in exfoliation? We all know that our favorite ingredients like Enzymes, BHAs and AHAs exfoliate; but how are they different?

We’ve all heard about exfoliation and how it’s good for our skin but only if it's done correctly. Exfoliation helps to keep our skin active, smooth and youthful; but do you know the difference in exfoliation? We all know that our favorite ingredients like Enzymes, BHAs and AHAs exfoliate; but how are they different?  3 Types of Exfoliation

1. Enzymatic Exfoliation: Considered the “Pac Man” in skincare.  Most gentle form of exfoliation that uses fruit enzymes to digest dead skin cells on the outer layer of the Stratum Corneum.

• There are many different fruit enzymes, but the most common are Bromelain and Papain which are derived from pineapple and papaya. Pumpkin and Protease Enzymes are considered stronger forms of exfoliation. Enzymes eat away the dead skin cells sitting on the surface of our skin, helping to smooth and brighten any complexion.

• Glymed Plus products with Enzymes: Ultra-Hydrating Enzyme Masque, Restorative Skin Clarifying Masque, Chocolate Power Skin Rescue Masque, YOUTH Firm® Age Defying Peel, and Intense Antioxidant Professional Exfoliator.

1. Chemical Exfoliants:  Dissolves and detaches desmosomes that hold skin cells together. If you picture our epidermis like a brick wall, the cement is the intercellular cement and the bricks represent our skin cells. Chemical exfoliants go in and dissolve and detach the cement holding the bricks together, allowing for a deep exfoliation.

• Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs): Dissolves desmosomes, oil and dead skin cells while also cleaning into the pore to relieve congestion. BHAs help to clear bacteria and reduce inflammation, making them perfect for your combination to oily clients, especially those with acne. Salicylic Acid is a BHA and is derived from willow bark. Combination/Oily/Acne

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs): Detaches desmosome (glue) connections between cells and penetrate deeper than BHAs – allowing a deeper exfoliation. Great for ALL skin conditions and grades of acne. Derived from fruit and plants, Glycolic, Lactic, Malic, Mandelic, Tartaric and Citric Acid are all AHAs. ALL Skin types, especially Aging/Photo Damage

• GlyMed Plus Products that contain Chemical Exfoliants: Gentle Facial Wash, Gentle Facial Wash with Biocell-sc, Facial Hydrator, AHA Accelerator, AHA Accelerator with Biocell-sc, Skin Gel, Treatment Cream, Treatment Cream with Biocell-sc, Anti-Aging Exfoliant Masque, Serious Action Masque, Alpha Therapeutic Hand and Body Lotion, Alpha Therapeutic Ultimate Body Scrub, Intense Antioxidant Professional Exfoliator, Lactic Action 30 Exfoliator, Lactic Action 50 Exfoliator, and Chocolate Power Skin Rescue Peel.

1. Mechanical Exfoliation: Physically rubbing and removing dead skin cells from the stratum corneum to reveal smooth, new skin.

• Ingredients like jojoba beads, micro beads, refined powders and corundum crystal are used in a variety of cleansers and masques to safety remove dead skin build-up. The ingredient used will determine on how deep of an exfoliation is achieved. Remember that exfoliating is different than tearing the stratum corneum. Ingredients that are too textured or abrasive, like walnut or apricot shell, can cause trauma by creating micro tears that can inhabit bacteria, making some skin conditions like acne even worse. Just because it has an abrasive texture does not mean it is better.  All Skin conditions except Rosacea Stages & Acne Grades 3&4. Especially great for thick or resistive skin.

• GlyMed Plus Products that contain Mechanical Exfoliation: Anti-Aging Exfoliant Masque, Sal-X Exfoliating Cleanser, Exfoliant Wash, Professional Micro Scrub with PC10, Serious Action Masque, and the Alpha Therapeutic Ultimate Body Scrub.

Knowing and understanding how different ingredients work will help us to determine which exfoliation is best for our clients and their skin conditions. Recommending the right exfoliator for your client will help you to achieve optimum results!

If you have any questions and would like to speak to one of our friendly Master Aestheticians in your area please email support@glymedplusaustralia.com.au

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Get to know GlyMed Plus Chemical Exfoliants & Peels!

Get to know GlyMed Plus’ award-winning Chemical Exfoliants and Peels! Our Professional Only peels allow you, as the aesthetician, to truly customize your clients' chemical treatments to suit their individual needs.

Oct 2, 2019 3:55:25 PM / by The Institute of Skin Science

Get to know GlyMed Plus’ award-winning Chemical Exfoliants and Peels! Our Professional Only peels allow you, as the aesthetician, to truly customize your clients' chemical treatments to suit their individual needs. GlyMed Plus can help you to achieve beautiful results, whether you are looking to offer your client a quick skin smoothing treatment or a peel package to combat that stubborn hyperpigmentation. We have you covered, from enzymes, AHAs, BHAs to TCAs! Exfoliators: Listed from Very Superficial to Superficial Intense Antioxidant Professional Exfoliator This exclusive lactic acid formulation contains pumpkin enzyme and powerful antioxidant that retexturizes the skin and enhances it with an active collagen inducing peptide. This is an exceptional smoothing and brightening treatment for any skin!

• Lactic Acid

• Pumpkin

• Pomegranate

Peptide Perfection Peel

Activate protein turnover through proteasome stimulation to help maintain the regeneration, proliferation, and migration of skin. An advanced peptide formula that helps prevent DNA oxidation and fights environmental aging.

• Mandelic Acid

• Malic Acid

• Lactic Acid

AHA Active Exfoliator AHA Active Exfoliator contains a blend of Glycolic and Lactic acid, helps to reduce wrinkles, dislodge comedones, and prevent further skin issues while reducing the risk of hyperpigmentation. Infused with chamomile, ginseng root, and orange peel oil, this product balances and heals the skin while keeping it active.

• Glycolic Acid

• Lactic Acid

• Chamomile

Lactic Action 30 Exfoliator and Lactic Action 50 Exfoliator It combines the exfoliation and skin brightening power of lactic acid with active tyrosinase inhibitors and skin calming herbal extracts to provide excellent exfoliating action while moisturizing, healing, and protecting the skin. This compound is not only a superior exfoliant but also one of the best treatments for hyperpigmentation and is a preferred peel for skin of color.

• Lactic Acid

• Aloe Vera

• Chamomile

Chocolate Power Skin Rescue Peel Lactic acid and natural extracts of cocoa, resveratrol, and acai berry—a powerful antioxidant—are combined to deliver excellent refining, anti-aging, and skin restoring benefits. This unique formulation influences collagen and improves skin hydration, elasticity, and tone. This exfoliator is a “must have” in a treatment and is best used cocktailed to suit the needs of well prepped clients.

• Lactic Acid

• Cocoa

• Acai Berry

Chemical Peels: Listed from Superficial to Medium

Sal-X 20 Salicylic Acid Peel and Sal-X 30% Exfoliator Solution Provides strong exfoliation, resulting in increased cellular turnover and superior all-around peeling for conditions such as acne and surface pigmentation. With a concentration of salicylic acid, it enhances the topical penetration of other treatments, and oxygenates and detoxifies the skin. Perfect for oily congested skin.

• Salicylic Acid

Professional Jessner's Peel Solution It produces strong but predictable epithelial exfoliation. Salicylic acid oxygenates and detoxifies skin while lactic acid provides superior exfoliation and brightening benefits. The addition of resorcinol provides an antibacterial, antiseptic, and astringent component that also deters oil production while increasing cellular turnover.

• Salicylic Acid

• Lactic Acid

• Resorcinol

5-Berry Pigment Control Peel 5-Berry Pigment Control Peel combines TCA and the reparative, protective, and anti-aging benefits of 5 natural berries: cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, and bearberry. These potent antioxidants are abundant with natural tyrosinase inhibitors that gently modify and brighten pigmentation. Great for the in-clinic treatment of photo-aging, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, post inflammatory pigmentation, and acne.

• Trichloracetic Acid (TCA)

• 5 Berries

• Licorice

Vitamin A Professional Power Peel It provides strong exfoliation and stimulates new collagen production. This stable combination of active retinol (vitamin A), glycolic acid, and TCA accelerates epidermal cellular renewal and protein synthesis, improving fine lines and wrinkles. This exclusive formula is excellent for fading post inflammatory pigmentation due to photo-aging and acne, and restoring healthy tone and texture to skin.

• Trichloracetic Acid (TCA)

• Glycolic Acid

• Retinol

Professional TCA Peel 15% Solution TCA is the gold standard of peeling! Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and powerful natural tyrosinase inhibitors are renowned for their results in treating, correcting, and controlling pigmentation, wrinkles, and acne. In combination with TCA, potent antioxidants vitamin E and retinyl palmitate provide unparalleled results in safe and controlled skin peeling.

• Trichloracetic Acid (TCA)

• Vitamin E

• RetinylPalmitate

If you have any questions and would like to speak to one of our friendly Master Aestheticians in your area please email support@glymedplusaustralia.com.au

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