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Want Real Chemical Peel Results? The Key Is to Skin Prep.
And no, we’re not talking about the at-home version where you let YouTube be your guide and pray you don’t burn your skin off.
We’re talking about an in-office
chemical peel guided by skincare professionals.
You can technically do a chemical peel
any time of the year, however, Fall and Winter are our favorite seasons for chemical peels.
The biggest reason why we love cooler weather for a chemical peel
is that the sun isn’t shining so bright which means good things for your skin.
If you want real chemical peel results the key is to skin prep (and that includes staying out of the sun).
So, let’s find out what exactly that entails…
Why Is Skin Prep Important for A Chemical Peel?
If you’re a pro at visiting your skincare professional then you’ve probably heard the gospel on the importance of prepping your skin for a chemical peel.
But if you’re new to professional skincare treatments—welcome—let’s chat about why chemical peel
skin prep matters.
Who doesn’t love efficiency, right?
We all want to work smarter, not harder.
The same goes for your skin.
Your skin will maximize the benefits of a chemical peel with just a little hard work up upfront.
So, what does that elbow-grease look like?
5 TIPS FOR CHEMICAL PEEL SKIN PREP
#1—WORK WITH A SKINCARE PROFESSIONAL
If you have a go-to person for your skincare needs, and you love their work—hallelujah—count yourself lucky!
If you don’t have a skincare professional in your back pocket, now’s the time to start looking.
Start researching and testing out consultations with those in your area.
Remember: every person is different, so just because something worked for your friend doesn’t mean it’ll work for you.
A thorough analysis of your skin is crucial in this step and will lead you down the right path for your skin type—not your bestie’s.
#2—PROTECT YOUR SKIN
Nobody needs MORE sun damage (or any to begin with, but hey, we’re all human), so it’s important to protect your skin—even when the sun isn’t shining brightly.
Wear a hat, don’t forget sunscreen, and learn to love the shade.
This will help your skin not be damaged by the sun and be as healthy as possible for a chemical peel.
#3—DON’T FORGET YOUR ENZYME PEEL
Enzyme peels are perfect pre-treatments to chemical peels.
The enzyme peel (a blend of natural fruit ingredients) works as a gentle exfoliant to remove the top layer of skin and helps speed up cell turnover.
This peel can instantly help your skin look glowing and fresh and ready for other skincare treatments.
#4—RETINOL
We love retinols
because their number one job is exfoliation and getting rid of dead skin cells.
Retinol—a naturally occurring form of Vitamin A—targets cell turnover and aids in exfoliation, which is a major step in skin prep.
If you’re looking for an anti-aging and skin prep product all in one, look no further then retinol.
#5—TRY DERMAPLANING
If you’ve never tried dermaplaning it’s like an exfoliation ninja.
A sterile, surgical scalpel is used to “shave” the surface of the skin. Dermaplaning gently removes dead skin and “peach fuzz” hair off the top layer of skin.
Leaving you with skin that is fresh and ready to absorb all the good stuff that can aide in skincare and healthy aging.
If you want to remove dead skin cells, reduce scarring, fine lines, and wrinkles as well as improve your skin tone and texture a chemical peel may be just what your skin needs.
Especially if you take into consideration these 5 tips for skin prep.
And if you’re looking for a professional to help guide you in this process, the Renew Crew is here to help you meet your skincare goals!
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