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When considering chemical peels you need to consider the health of the skin’s natural protective barrier. By their nature, chemical peels are intrusive to the skin’s barrier in varying degrees. Learn about mild chemical peel options for your spa menu.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were 1.3 million chemical peel procedures in 2016, up 5 percent from 2014 and 14 percent since 2000. Just as peels are becoming more and more prevalent, so are signs of irritation and possible over-exfoliation. In fact, irritated, over-exfoliated skin from over-aggressive peels, or at-home peels performed incorrectly are now main reasons clients come to see an esthetician. To avoid over exfoliation, today there are gentle and effective hybrid peels available for estheticians to perform that cost less and provide real results without the irritation.
While historically women and men would come to the salon or spa at the sight of their first wrinkle, age spots that show up on face, hands and chest, are driving in more and more clients. Not only is the incidence of age spots increasing, the demographic is getting younger! Learn about the science behind age spots, what causes them, and professional treatments for age spots.
World renowned skin care expert, Lydia Sarfati, and award-winning plastic surgeon, Dr. Sam Shatkin, discuss chemical peels during a Facebook Live session.