skin peels
radiance red carpet
As the annual awards season gets into full swing, Hollywood’s finest are currently sashaying their way down red carpets around the globe. Even though they only spend a few fleeting moments in front of the camera flashes, celebrities will have spent weeks, if not months, preparing for their big moment in the spotlight.
For theA-List, looking refreshed, revitalised and rejuvenated is a must, so it’s no surprise that they take their skin care regimes
seriously.Actors and actresses invest both time and money into making sure their complexions are flawless and radiant. In order to achieve these dazzling results, they often turn to one of the most popular pre- awards beauty treatments – skin peels.
These types of treatments involve the application of chemicals to the skin which in turn helps to loosen and remove dead skin cells. Through this exfoliation or ‘peeling’ process, fresh, healthy skin is then brought to the surface resulting in a more even complexion and smoother texture.
“A good peeling system will improve basic skin health by stimulating natural exfoliation and cell renewal whilst increasing the natural hydration level of the skin; the result will be smoother, clearer skin with fewer lines and other imperfections,” describes Sharon Cass, Brand and EducationManager at Cosmeceuticals.
peeling good
At first, the thought of administering chemicals and peeling away dead skin may quite understandably leave you feeling
nervous.Yet the peels you will be offering in the salon are known as superficial,meaning that they use a lower strength chemical (as opposed to their medium or deep peel counterparts) in order to remove the dead cells on the epidermis – the skin’s superficial layer.
“The skin is made up of two primary layers namely, the superficial epidermis and the deeper dermis,” comments Shashi Gossain, creator of PharmaClinix. “Superficial peels only remove the top part of the epidermis, the medium depth peel removes the whole
epidermis and the top part of the dermis and full depth peels removes the whole epidermis and most of the dermis.”
Superficial peels useAlpha HydroxyAcids (AHAs) such as GlycolicAcid, LacticAcid and FruitAcids, and are considered the mildest of the peel formulas. “All peels carried out in salons are known as superficial peels as they only remove dead skin cells and leave the skin intact, unlike deep and medium peels that remove some living tissue,” explains Sharon. “Traditionally it has been taught that deeper peels are more effective yet emerging research shows that a course of superficial peels avoids sensitising destruction of tissue and still induces powerful regeneration benefits.”
“Superficial skin peels change the bio- ecology of the epidermis by enhancing cellular turnover and aiding the dissolving of intercellular adhesives allowing for more rapid dead cell exfoliation, surface cell release and basal cell production,” adds DermaQuest National Instructor, Sara Prue. “Ingredients such asAHA also increase more collagen and elastin production. [Results include] brightening, smoother texture, refined pores and improvement in superficial lines.”
The beauty of superficial peels is that they offer great versatility, allowing you to cater to the differing ages and needs of your clientele. These treatments will enable you to address many client skin care concerns such asAcneic andAcne scarred skins, dry, mature or sun-damaged skin, dehydration, irregular pigmentation and even lacklustre and sagging skin.
“Many people are surprised to find that most clients benefit from peel services because superficialAHA peels normalise the skin and promote optimum skin health, they do not thin or sensitise the skin,” says Sharon. “If applied correctly and appropriately then they only reduce the thickness of excess dead skin cells and actually thicken and volumise the living areas of the skin, giving greater resilience and normalising of skin function.”
Due to their more invasive nature, medium or deep peels naturally require a longer healing process. However, one of the main benefits of superficial peels, and arguably a
key factor to their popularity, is the dramatic reduction in this recovery time. Dubbed the ‘lunchtime peel’, clients can visit their salon during their lunch break for treatment and return to work on the very same day, with recovery times varying between just a few hours or days.
In terms of your business, superficial peels usually need to be offered in a series to achieve a noticeable effect. This means they have a real return on investment value, as clients will need to book in for a course of treatments to see maximum results.
the right training
If you are considering adding superficial peels to your menu, it’s crucial that any therapist administrating the treatments has undertaken the appropriate professional training. Even though they will be dealing with milder acid formulations, these still should be handled correctly and are not be taken lightly.
“The importance of good training cannot be underestimated,” comments the iiaa’s Tracy Tamaris. “Beauty therapists need to understand the role peels have to play in skin care and where they would fit into a salon menu.
She continues: “Peeling is a powerful tool on the right skins but can be a disaster if performed too aggressively or on the wrong skin type. It is therefore important to choose the product carefully and ensure they offer thorough training.”
“Training is the key to successfully implementing peels within your business,” agrees Sharon. “The therapist needs to understand how each peel works, what the benefits are and how to create the perfect regime for their clients.
“A good education programme should
include detailed information about the consultation to ensure that clients are properly screened before treatment; peel treatment programmes for each skin condition to achieve optimum results; homecare regimes to build on the in salon treatment and a thorough practical session on correct application techniques to build confidence.”
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