The skin is a very important and active organ of the body. Cells on the surface are constantly dying and flaking off and are replaced by new cells migrating from the deeper basal layer of the skin. This renewal process slows down with age. Among other things, dark blotches, fine lines and other signs of sun-damage and aging often begin to appear.

Chemical Peels have been used for a long time to create an even and controlled shedding of damaged skin cells. After adequate analysis of your skin, a carefully chosen solution will be applied to the skin to remove the accumulating dead cells with other debris. The effect is a kind of ‘spring cleaning’ for your skin. It rejuvenates the skin, tightens it, reduces wrinkling and restores more youthful appearance.

Glycolic AHA acids exfoliate and stimulate the epidermal skin layers. This is a naturally occurring acid, derived from sugar cane plants. Commercial synthetic versions are used today for more predictable and uniform formulations. Glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size and weight of all the AHA’s and thus, can penetrate deeper and more effectively through the layers of the skin than any other AHA. The acid works at the base of the Stratum Corneum (upper layer of skin), dissolving the “glue” that holds these dead skin cells together. This process increases cellular turnover and improves the overall structure with a more uniform and normalized Stratum Corneum being created. Smoother, softer, skin with the lessening of fine lines and discoloration is observed, with the added benefit of reducing follicular debris and blockage.

Lactic acid is much larger in size, and can not penetrate as fast or as deeply as the Glycolic acid can. It’s mainly considered a moisturizing agent, and for this reason lactic acid is best suited for people who need softer exfoliation and require a milder approach to skin rejuvenation. Lactic acid is tailored towards sensitized or delicate skin types.