Chemical Peels

Users of skin peels often think that they thin the skin as part of their restorative process, but the opposite is actually true.  Treatments like Obagi Radiance Peel may remove the top layers of skin, but this just stimulates the skin to produce new, healthy skin in its place.

Most patients describe the experience of using a skin peel as a pleasant and refreshing tingling sensation that lets you know its working.  When getting the more intensive TCA peel pain relieve may be necessary, but these forms of peel are only done under a doctor’s supervision.

Given the quick and lightweight nature of the Obagi Radiance Peel you’ll have no problem going out in public afterwards.  Lunchtime facials like this one simply help brighten your skin and leave you feeling refreshed.

Lightweight peels like these are intended to be part of a regular skin maintenance routine, and are often part of a 4 to 6 week treatment period.  This is especially true if you have exceptionally sun-damaged skin or other imperfections that require additional treatment.

The primary active ingredient in the Obagi Radiance Peel is salicylic acid, known for its ability to tighten and smooth skin while brightening it up.  It has been shown to improve the texture of the skin and have a renewing affect on tired skin.

If you’re taking a drug like Retin-A you’ll need to quit taking your dosage for three or four days prior to treatment.  Additionally, both before and after the treatment, you should be applying SPF30 to your skin.

The 3-Step Stimulation Peel is in line with the Obagi philosophy that focuses on ongoing skin health, and therefor provides benefits that continue well after the treatment Is done.  Unlike other treatments that simply deal with the symptoms, this incredible system helps to strengthen and bolster healthy skin.

The Zo 3-Step Peel can be used on most parts of the body, including the chest, arms, legs, neck, and face.

One peel is enough to deal with most dermatological complaints, but those in need of deep healing can get additional treatments 3-4 weeks apart.

There’s a three step process for applying and benefiting from the Zo 3-Step Peel.

The first step involves the application of a peel solution to the skin.  This solution is made from 5% lactic acid, 17% salicylic acid, and 10% TCA.

The second step is to apply the 6% Retinol Creme which can now penetrate even deeper thanks to the peel.  Retinol stimulates the reduction of wrinkles and firms and tones the skin while helping to even out irregular pigmentation.  The ubiquinone component contains two anti-oxidants, marrubium vulgare and leontopopdium alpinum meristem, as well as beta-glycan which helps to protect your DNA.  These components help to encourage the cells to regenerate.

The final step involves the ongoing application of the Calming Creme that stimulates the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid while serving as a barrier against the elements.

The Zo Health 3-Step Stimulator Peel is working hard after the process is completed, and you’ll feel a roughness to your skin that will last for up to 48 hours after the treatment.  During the third and fourth days your skin will begin shedding dead cells that will slough off leaving your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

The final results will occur within 6 weeks, but improvement will start being apparent at the 2 week mark.  Continued use of the product will continue to help smooth the skin, diminish red spots, and help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.