Chemical Peeling

The skin is continuously undergoing renewal processes: in the epidermis, this involves the shedding of the stratum corneum; in the basal layer, it includes cell division, differentiation, and migration; and in the dermis, it encompasses the breakdown and synthesis of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans. In a young organism, these processes occur quite rapidly, but with age, these processes slow down, resulting in skin aging. Therefore, stimulating skin renewal through artificial damage is very effective. By utilizing the skin’s response to damage, we trigger a signal for skin regeneration.
It is known that superficial skin damage stimulates active regeneration, leading to the replacement of non-viable layers with new ones. The ability to regenerate is a crucial property of the skin, without which it could not perform its barrier function between the body and the environment.

Skin renewal is essentially very similar to the regeneration process, so it can also be stimulated through artificial damage to the epidermis—”damage for the better.” This phenomenon was known as far back as ancient Egypt and is still widely used today for skin rejuvenation.

The targeted, controlled process of removing specific layers of the epidermis, dermis, and their defects, followed by their regeneration, is called peeling or skin abrasion—cleaning, exfoliation, skin renewal.

Peeling is carried out using various methods: ultrasound, mechanical dermabrasion, laser, enzymes, acids, and others.

Chemical peeling, which can be superficial, medium-depth, or deep, is performed using acids. Compared to other methods, it is much simpler and does not require expensive equipment. The extent of skin damage depends on the depth of the chemical peel’s action, which in turn is determined by several factors:

• The qualitative characteristics of the peel: acid concentration, application technique, number of applications.
• The condition of the skin covering, which itself depends on many parameters: age, gender, somatic or skin diseases, intake of oral or topical medications, cosmetic products, density of sebaceous glands, wound healing, and others. Ignoring these characteristics affects the depth of acid penetration and, consequently, influences the outcome.

Superficial chemical peels cause exfoliation of the superficial layers of the epidermis or the entire epidermis, almost reaching the papillary dermis. Medium-depth peels lead to a controlled chemical burn, subsequently exfoliating the epidermis and dermis up to the upper part of the reticular layer. Deep peels are performed with solutions that penetrate almost halfway through the reticular dermis. Deep peels are only conducted in a surgical inpatient setting.

Chemical peeling, or skin exfoliation (face, décolleté, back), is highly effective in aesthetics, especially when combined with mesotherapy procedures. It is worth noting that the capabilities of chemical peeling extend beyond just aesthetic effects; it is also effectively used in therapy for certain skin diseases and conditions: biological photoaging, uneven skin texture and roughness, pigment spots, problematic oily skin, large pores, superficial scars, acne and post-acne, rosacea, seborrheic and actinic keratosis, and more.

What results does peeling provide?

• Skin regeneration (biological and photo-aging)
• Improvement of skin texture, tone, elasticity, and color
• Reduction of minor and average wrinkle depth
• Removal of defects and their new appearance
• Improvement of problematic oily skin, reduction of sebum production
• Acne and post-acne care – reduces pore size, pigmentation, prepares skin surface for makeup

Clinic “Marjani” offers peeling procedures with Holy Land cosmetics products suitable for all skin types. Its active components include natural alpha and beta hydroxy acids, ascorbic acid, retinol, and collagen. The procedure is relevant both during photoaging and chronic skin conditions, as well as for acne, post-acne scars, rosacea, and pigmentation issues. Peeling improves skin texture, tone, elasticity, and color, reducing minor and average wrinkle depth.

Don’t miss the peeling season while it’s winter!!!

Remember, peeling should only be performed by a dermatocosmetologist.