Chemical peels can improve the appearance of skin hyperpigmentation issues such as age spots, melasma and discolorations from acne scarring. The procedure, which uses a mixture of acids to exfoliate the uppermost layers of the skin, can be performed on the face, neck, chest and hands. Benefits from a chemical peel will vary depending on the level of aggressiveness administered.
Chemical peels are delivered in three levels of potency: superficial, medium and deep. A superficial peel uses mild alpha or beta hydroxy acid to exfoliate the surface layer of the skin. This kind of peel can improve mild skin discoloration or blotchiness.
Bleaching agents such as hydroquinone or kojic acid are sometimes incorporated into a superficial peel to further address excess pigmentation. A medium peel uses a stronger concentration of glycolic or trichloroacetic acid to reach the epidermis and the upper layer of the dermis.
A medium peel can correct age spots, freckles and moderate discoloration. A deep peel uses phenol to penetrate the dermis, which allows it to address more significant discoloration issues.
Cosmelan is a modern and safe depigmentation therapy available on the Polish market. It doesn’t contain keratoline. After the treatment skin is rejuvenated and smooth, skin pores are reduced. The treatment is extremely safe and compatible with all skin types.
Cosmelan inhibits an enzyme called tyrosinase, which is involved in the manufacture of melanin. It reverses metabolic reaction in the chain. Cosmelan instantly brightens skin. It is one of the most effective brightening treatments among depigmentation therapies available on the market today.
Cosmelan is recommended for the whole face, also for hands, arms, shoulders, and other discolored areas of the body.
Cosmelan treatment involves two separate stages. First stage takes place at the doctor’s office where the treatment is carried out. Second step involves application of the Cosmelan 2 product daily for the next few weeks at home.The whole therapy must not be interrupted under any circumstances in a given time. During the course of treatment no other brightening or peeling solutions can be used. Otherwise, Cosmelan effects may be not achieved.
Obagi Peel is a new skin peel treatment that is used to get rid of acne scars, wrinkles, pigmentation marks, sunburn and other unsightly markings that you don’t want. The salicylic acid based peel works by exfoliating the top layer of skin to give you a smoother, blemish-free complexion.
Your skin care consultant can tailor your peel treatment to your specific skin so that you get the best results possible from your treatment. You will be able to use Obagi Blue Peel on your face, neck, chest, arms and legs and on your hands.
Obagi suggest the use of a pre-treatment kit that you can use at home and which you should apply around two weeks prior to your chemical peel. This will mean you get the best results out of your treatment.
The skin care consultant will apply the peel to the areas of concern. You will experience a mild burning sensation. Your skin will have a bluish tint to it from the unique blue base that is present in the Obagi Blue Peel but this is temporary and will last up to 24 hours. After the peel has been applied your skin will begin to peel as it sheds old and dead skin. Taking into account the healing time, you should allow up to 10 days for the process to be complete.
The Q-switched laser is used to remove unwanted brown spots, sun freckles, or tattoos from your skin. The laser energy pulse, which is in billionths of a second, releases the pigment into the skin so it can be naturally reabsorbed and disposed of by the body.
The Q-switched laser is appropriate if you have a few isolated colored spots, large or small, that you would like to remove. We stress that this treatment is best for removing only a few spots. If you have many diffused spots we recommend a photorejuvenation procedure such as with intense pulsed light (Elight) or the Fraxel laser. The Q-switched laser is also effective against sun spots on the chest, arms or legs.
The Q-switched laser is used to remove unwanted brown spots, sun freckles, or tattoos from your skin. The laser energy pulse, which is in billionths of a second, releases the pigment into the skin so it can be naturally reabsorbed and disposed of by the body.
The laser energy feels like many tiny hot dots on your skin. The discomfort is greatly reduced (but not eliminated) by a stream of cold air directed at the spots during treatment.
Carbon peel treatment is a revolutionary treatment also known as the Hollywood peel. It is based on the ability of carbon to extract oil and contaminants from deep within the pores. It is highly beneficial for people with oily skin, blackheads, enlarged pores, dull skin, and acne on the face or body. It is also an excellent way to exfoliate and refresh your skin, providing an instant refreshed appearance and leaving skin feeling softer, smoother and firmer.
Cleansing: Carbon has the ability to absorb oil and contaminants from deep within the pores. When the laser is passed over the treatment area it targets and destroys the carbon particles, taking any absorbed material with it.
Exfoliating: As the carbon is targeted by the laser, it blasts away dead skin cells, blackheads and effectively exfoliates the skin. The result is softer, radiant skin with reduced pore size and a more even skin tone.
Rejuvenating: Carbon peels also target the deep layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production, which in turn produces firmer, plumper skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and leaves skin feeling tighter and glowing.
Acne and Oil Destroying: The heat produced by carbon peels has 2 additional benefits. It reduces the P.Acnes bacteria responsible for acne, allowing for better management of pimples and outbreaks, and it also shrinks sebaceous glands (oil producing glands), resulting in less oil production, and therefore reducing congestion building up in the pores.
If you look at glossy fashion magazines, you will see page after page filled with gorgeous human beings, flashing stunning locks and flawless bright skin. While they may owe their glow to tons of cosmetics and extensive video editing, you can get brighter skin naturally by using simple items from your kitchen.
We have come up with amazing homemade face masks that will give you smooth, unblemished skin along with a soft glow. The best part is that these face masks are free of harmful chemicals found in commercial bleaching or skin brightening creams that may cause damage to your skin and in certain cases even severe allergic reactions.
So whether you are gearing up for a family wedding or just want to turn heads everywhere you go, just try out any of these 9 best homemade skin lightening (whitening) face masks.
To achieve a beautiful complexion, we often try out lots of beauty and skin care products that are easily available and cheap, but these products contain harsh chemicals & bleach, which can be harmful to your skin and health. So why not pamper your skin by using natural ingredients such as milk, honey, yogurt, and fruits?? They are safe and improve skin tone naturally.
Growth factors play a pivotal role in maintaining firmness and elasticity in your skin. Daily use of skin care products containing growth factors are known to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and improve skin tone and texture. But, not all products containing growth factors have the same benefits.
Growth factors are natural substances made by skin cells to maintain healthy skin. They are responsible for supporting the repair of damaged skin, making components that provide firmness and elasticity to the skin while helping to maintain skin’s protective functions.
Several clinical studies, over the past 15 years, have highlighted the benefits of topically applied growth factor products showing improvements in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, texture, and discoloration. The studies show that, depending on the quality of skin, good results take 6-12 weeks of twice a day use. The diligence is definitely worth it as the improvement in skin appearance is very impressive! Most studies show visible reduction in crow’s feet lines, under-eye skin texture, and overall radiance.
“Fractional” Laser Resurfacing is a technology which delivers results approaching that of deep chemical peels or ablative laser resurfacing, without the discomfort and inconvenience of a lengthy healing period and with minimum risk. All traditional resurfacing methods treat the entire skin surface, to obtain a significant, “permanent” result.
The entire top (epidermal) layer of skin is damaged or removed, creating a visible wound and a loss of the skins protective function. Fractional Laser Resurfacing treats a small “fraction” of the skin, leaving intact, the undamaged skin around each treated area to act as a barrier and reservoir for rapid healing.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing with the Profractional Sciton Laser uses an invisible laser beam which is strongly absorbed by water. The beam is less than 100 millionths of an inch in diameter, about the size of a human hair. The beam passes through the dry, outer layer of skin and wounds the underlying collagen. Nearby undamaged cells immediately move into this microscopically damaged area and heal the wounded area. During each treatment, millions of these microscopic areas are created, but most of the skin remains undamaged, allowing rapid healing. Further collagen remodelling and some skin tightening takes place over the next 3-6 months.
