What are ingredients in vitalize peel?

The Vitalize peel is a unique blend of denatured alcohol, salicylic acid, resorcinol, lactic acid, and other targeted ingredients. Vitalize activates an accelerated skin exfoliation that produces a more uniform complexion and younger, healthier skin.

What type of peel is a Vitalize Peel?

The SkinMedica® Vitalize Peel® is a superficial chemical peel that uses lactic acid, salicylic acid, resorcinol, and retinoic acid. It offers a dramatic improvement in texture and tone. The lactic acid acts as an exfoliant and skin conditioner.

Which SkinMedica Peel is the strongest?

Rejuvenize Peel is our strongest SkinMedica peel.

• Appropriate for moderate to severe skin imperfections.
• Smooths the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness.
• Safe for all skin types but best for light-to-medium skin tones.
• 3-6 peels are recommended every 3-4 weeks for best results.

What is the active ingredient in chemical peel?

The active ingredients in most peels are alpha or beta hydroxy acids, namely glycolic and lactic acid, which are chemical exfoliants.

What is the difference between the vitalize and Rejuvenize peel?

Vitalize™ is a slightly stronger peel, but it is still considered by standard definition to be a light peel. It is ideal for treating acne, fine lines, and minor skin discolorations and blemishes. Rejuvenize™ provides a medium-depth peel, removing the outer layer of the skin and the upper layer of the dermis.

Is Vitalize Peel a medium peel?

Superficial peels just exfoliate you (like a salicylic acid peel for acne). A few cell layers flake off, but you don’t peel all that much. At the other extreme, a deep peel (like a phenol peel that you see on TV shows like Extreme Makeover) requires general anesthesia. The Vitalize Peel is superficial to medium peel.

Which type of chemical peel is best?

Glycolic Chemical Peel Out of all the peels available, the glycolic peel penetrates your skin the deepest, so it’s the best one for exfoliation. This is due to glycolic acid’s small molecular structure, which allows it to penetrate deep into the layers of the skin.

Can I use salicylic acid after a chemical peel?

Avoid Actives – Refrain from using retinoids, vitamin C, anti-acne products, other exfoliating agents like glycolic acid, salicylic acid and others for a minimum of 3 to 5 days post peel.

What is the difference between a VI Peel and vitalize peel?

Both the Vi and the Vitalize peels are safe and effective for the treatment of melasma in people with brown skin. They are both combination peels. For brown spot, in my experience, the Vi Peel produces a more dramatic change in 1 week. This may be because it contains phenol which the Vitalize does not.

How many Vitalize peels do you need?

3
How many treatments are required? Multiple treatments may be required to achieve desired results. The number of treatments is based on initial level of skin damage, and can vary from 3 to 6.

What is the best facial peel for aging skin?

A retinol peel is ideal if you want to rejuvenate, hydrate and refresh your complexion. If you have more specific skin concerns including acne or aging signs such as fine lines and wrinkles, then a retinol peel could be the perfect solution for you to reduce symptoms.

What do dermatologists use for chemical peels?

Trichloroacetic acid: Dermatologists typically use this in medium or deep chemical peels.

How often can I use 20% salicylic acid peel?

HOW OFTEN CAN I USE THIS PEEL? The 20% Salicylic Acid Peel can be applied 8-12 weeks apart depending on need and skin tolerance.

Does salicylic acid cause wrinkles?

Salicylic acid does not give you wrinkles, but if you overuse it, it can dehydrate your skin by stripping away too much of the protective sebum on the surface of your skin. Too much oil can lead to blocked pores, but not enough oil can create dehydrated skin, as it can lead to too much transepidermal water loss.

What happens after vitalize peel?

For 2 to 3 days after treatment: The skin will typically be redder than usual; it is common and expected that your skin may be red, itchy and/or irritated after treatment. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use a sunscreen recommended by Dr. Biesman and his staff for several weeks after a Vitalize Peel.

What is the best chemical peel for under eye wrinkles?

TCA Peel Treatment Results: Under the Eyes With this treatment, Dr. Kim smoothes wrinkles and helps even out irregular skin pigmentation. In addition, TCA Peels are very effective at tightening the skin around and under the eyes.

What type of chemical peel is best for wrinkles?

Why does my skin look worse after a chemical peel?

A chemical peel can cause treated skin to become darker than normal (hyperpigmentation) or lighter than normal (hypopigmentation). Hyperpigmentation is more common after superficial peels, while hypopigmentation is more common after a deep peel.

What does a 30% salicylic acid peel do?

The Salicylic 30% peel is a deep strength beta hydroxy acid used to clear clogged pores with repeated use. This deep strength peel is appropriate for experienced users only with an oily/acneic skin type and is safe for all skin tones.

What are the benefits of SkinMedica peels?

Each peel can reduce the visibility of acne scarring, melasma and hyperpigmentation. It can also reduce fine lines and wrinkles and significantly smooth rough skin. Ultra Smooth Skin offers SkinMedica Peels in our Scottsdale and Chandler, AZ, aesthetics practices.

How many SkinMedica peels will I Need?

SkinMedica peels are consecutive, and your plan may recommend three to six peels, every four to six weeks to achieve your desired cosmetic goals. Are SkinMedica Peels Painful?

Where can I See my vitalize and rejuvenize Peel results?

To see Vitalize and Rejuvenize peel results, visit SkinMedica’s official website. You can view before and after photos of real patients who have received peels produced by SkinMedica. We also offer before and after photos for your perusal in our Phoenix-area medical spas. Ask to see them during your next appointment or chemical peel consultation.

Where can I purchase topical SkinMedica products?

Purchase topical SkinMedica products at our online store! Did you know you can order SkinMedica products at our online store? You can! We have tons of choices for you!