Benefits of Skin Peel Facials: Everything You Need to Know
Autumn is the season for reintroducing skin peels into your skincare journey, to help address underlying skin concerns, rejuvenating and refreshing your skin. Skin peels can work for all skin types, but it’s important to ensure you’re receiving the best skin peel treatment according to your skin concerns. In this blog post, we’re exploring the benefits of skin peel treatments for your face and which ones are best for your skin type.
What is a skin peel?
Facial skin peels are a type of resurfacing treatment that help to reduce signs of ageing, sun damage and scarring and address skin concerns such as acne, congestion, dehydration and rosacea.
Unlike the peeling that can be experienced as a result of sun-damage to the skin, having a facial peel treatment can help address underlying skin concerns, rejuvenating the appearance of your skin and giving you a smoother, brighter complexion!
There are multiple types of skin peels, all with unique methods of action. Mechanical peels typically involve the use of physical exfoliation techniques such as microdermabrasion and scrubbing. Chemical peels are formulated with various concentrations of active ingredients or acids, such as alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peptides or beta hydroxy acid (BHA) compounds. Enzyme peels rely on enzymes in fruit or plant extracts to break down dead skin cells; they are often gentler than other forms of chemical peel treatments. Different levels / types of facial skin peels can be used depending on the desired outcome and the patient’s tolerance for more intensive treatments.
But don’t be put off by the Instagram images of people peeling layers of skin off, or if you’ve heard horror stories of having to spend up to 10 days in hibernation. In contrast, our peels are all designed to be nourishing and healing, with minimal downtime. Allowing you to live your life while your skin is restored and renewed.
Types of facial skin peels for different skin conditions
When it comes to facial peel treatments, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why at The Skin Manifesto, we offer a variety of Lira Clinical skin peel treatments specifically formulated to address different skin concerns. This is because everyone's skin is unique and has different needs. Our peels are designed to target various skin concerns such as acne and congestion, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, redness, ageing, dehydration, and dullness. Each peel contains different active ingredients that are specifically chosen for their ability to address these concerns and can be customised to be the answer your skin needs. Before booking in for a face peel, we always begin with a skin analysis, to determine exactly what your skin needs, and prepare your skin with an at-home skincare regime so that the peel can do its best work on your skin.
Chemical peels for anti-ageing
Chemical face peels address signs of ageing by removing the outermost layers of the skin, revealing smoother, younger-looking skin underneath.
As we age, our skin's natural exfoliation process slows down, and dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of the skin. This can make the skin appear dull, uneven, and can exacerbate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Chemical peels help to accelerate the exfoliation process by applying a solution to the skin that causes the dead skin cells to slough off.
Chemical peels also stimulate collagen production in the skin, which slows down as we age, resulting in reduced skin elasticity and firmness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen is a protein that gives skin its structure and helps it to look plump and youthful.
Our Hydroxy 30 Peel works to rebuild healthier skin, evens skin texture, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, brightens skin appearance and addresses pigmentation thanks to the inclusion of glycolic and lactic acids. A blend of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) and retinol will rejuvenate your skin deep down, while plant-extracts full of antioxidants and plant stem cells help to naturally heal the skin.
Enzyme facial peel treatments for redness and rosacea
An enzyme peel is a facial treatment that uses natural enzymes to exfoliate the skin. Enzymes are natural substances that help break down and digest proteins, which can be beneficial for removing dead skin cells, promoting healthy skin cell turnover resulting in brighter and rejuvenated skin. They are particularly beneficial for individuals with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as rosacea, as they are gentler than other types of chemical peels, help soothe and calm inflamed skin, and do not rely on harsh chemicals to exfoliate the skin.
Our Vita Brite Peel is an enzyme facial peel that contains a range of plant-based ingredients, including plant stem cells, Summer Snowflake extract, Mastiha, Vitamin C, Narcissus extract, Barberry extract, Pineapple, and Papaya. These ingredients have numerous benefits for the skin, including cell protection and repair, anti-ageing properties, antimicrobial effects, skin brightening, cell rejuvenation, and gentle exfoliation.
The plant stem cells in this peel help to protect the skin against environmental damage and stimulate the production of new skin cells. Summer Snowflake extract promotes collagen production and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Mastiha strengthens the immune system and protects the skin against harmful bacteria, while Vitamin C brightens the skin and protects against free radical damage. Narcissus extract stimulates cell renewal, and Barberry extract reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Finally, Pineapple and Papaya gently exfoliate the skin, promoting a brighter, smoother complexion.
Facial peel treatment for hyperpigmentation and hydration
Chemical facial peels containing lactic acids (an AHA) are a great way to hydrate the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, while also promoting a brighter, more even skin tone.
Our Lactic Clear peel offers a unique blend of five different acids and botanicals that work together to exfoliate the skin, promote healthy cell turnover, and protect against environmental damage, making it an excellent choice for individuals looking to address hyperpigmentation and rehydrate their skin.
Lactic acid and mandelic acid work to exfoliate the skin and promote healthy cell turnover. Lactic acid is a skin lightener and hydrator, helping to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation while also hydrating the skin. Mandelic acid is a collagen rebuilder, helping to improve skin texture and firmness.
Additionally, this facial peel contains a range of plant-based ingredients, including Edelweiss cell culture and green tea extract, which provide antioxidant benefits and help to protect the skin against environmental damage. Kojic acid and phytic acid, which are also included in the formula, are melanin suppressants and tyrosinase inhibitors, respectively, helping to further reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Treating acne and congestion with facial skin peels
By now you might be noticing just how powerful peels can be at addressing different skin concerns, and yes, they can even be an effective treatment for addressing acne and congestion in the skin.
Skin peels containing beta-hydroxy acids (BHA’s) can specifically treat acneic and oily skin types. Our signature Acne Clear Rx peel, includes BHA’s along with a range of advanced ingredients and multiple botanical extracts to manage and reduce acne breakouts and blemishes.
One of the key ingredients in this peel is salicylic acid, which has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that help to unclog pores and prevent future breakouts.
Additionally, a variety of botanical extracts such as liquorice, mulberry and barberry are included in the formula for their calming, soothing, brightening and lightening effects on the skin. Together, these ingredients replenish skin health, remove and balance excess oil, and brighten the skin, making the Acne Clear Rx peel an excellent choice for individuals with acne-prone or congested skin.
Learn more about our signature Acne Clear Rx protocol here.
Acne & Pigmentation Scarring be gone with Skin Peels
Acne and pigmentation scarring can be especially burdensome and challenging to treat, but with facial peels, these issues can be effectively managed. Facial peels strip away layers of dead skin cells to reveal fresh skin, diminishing the appearance of acne scars or hyperpigmentation. They also work to decrease oiliness and work to prevent future blemishes from forming by aiding in the removal of pore-clogging debris.
Our Green Power Peel is a mechanical skin peel treatment which addresses acne and pigmentation scarring by using large-particles to exfoliate away dead skin cells. Combining unique ingredients such as Sea Fennel Plant Stem Cell, Spongia Badiaga (Green Herb), Lilac Plant Stem Cells, Mastiha, and Argan Plant Stem Cells, this particular face peel treatment provides a deep exfoliation that tightens and diminishes fine lines while reducing the appearance of acne scars and dark spots. Pairing the Green Power Peel with Lira Clinical's resurfacing solutions, such as the BIO Hydrating Mineral Masque and a homecare skincare routine can further increase its efficacy in refreshing skin.
Skin peels offer a great way to reduce the signs of ageing, remove redness and rosacea, eliminate hyperpigmentation, hydrate the skin and treat acne and congestion. Skin peels are suitable for all skin types, so long as you find the right peel for your particular skin type. Ultimately, this powerful facial treatment can help you reach beautiful, healthy skin with minimal effort and downtime. It’s time to say goodbye to old age spots and nasty blemishes - book in a skin analysis today to determine how skin peels can help your skin regain its radiant glow!