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If you’re looking for a fantastic way to enhance your skin care routine and look years younger, you may want to visit a facial expert for a chemical peel. Unsure what the process entails? Below are some helpful insights for first-timers scheduling a chemical peel.

A Skin Care Guide to Chemical Peels

What Is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel essentially uses a solution of skin-safe chemicals to remove the outer layer of skin on your face, which have become damaged over time by the sun and other elements. With these layers cleared away, new layers of undamaged skin have the chance to grow. Results include the reduced appearance of blemishes, light scarring, and even fine lines and wrinkles. Generally, chemical peels are used on the face, but they can also be applied to the neck and hands to reduce the appearance of irregularities in skin pigmentation, brown spots, and papery skin folds.

What Are the Different Levels of Skin Peels?

skin careChemical peels come in three levels: light, medium, or deep. Light peels are the most common. While at-home kits can be purchased, it’s recommended to visit an esthetician to have a light chemical peel performed to avoid chemical burns and other health complications. A skilled esthetician will work with you to prescribe a professional program to lighten, tighten, and brighten your skin, including home care tips and a recommendation for treatments to maintain results.

Medium and deep peels are traditionally only available at a dermatologist's office. They involve the use of harsh chemicals to treat deeper skin issues, and often involve a more extensive healing process than light peels.

What Are the Side Effects of Chemical Peels?

Following a chemical peel, it’s critical to follow your esthetician or doctor’s instructions for post-treatment care. Doing so will ensure your skin heals properly—without any uncomfortable side effects, such as scarring, numbness, and infection. With proper care and healing time, you’ll step out with a beautiful, fresh face and a renewed sense of confidence that’s sure to turn heads.

 

Looking for a local skin care expert to discuss your first chemical peel? Juneau residents turn to the friendly and knowledgeable team at Rejuvenation Salon & Spa. This full-service hair salon and spa offers a variety of services, including state-of-the-art massage, waxing, clinical skin care treatments, haircuts, and more, all from their relaxing location along the beautiful Mendenhall River. Dedicated to excellent customer service, they also offer customers a boutique of cozy clothing and other high-quality goods, such as the skin-friendly BareMinerals makeup line. To book a skin care or haircut appointment, call the spa at (907) 790-3362. You can also visit them online to learn more about their extensive experience and top-rated services.

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