What are Medical Grade Peels?
A skin peel is a mild form of exfoliation to remove dead skin cells from the top of the skin.
A course of peels help to improve the appearance and texture of the skin relating to the visible signs of ageing and improves the texture and appearance of acne-prone skin.
Peels can reduce and improve fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, open pores, congested skin, scars, uneven skin tone, and other skin imperfections.
There are three major classifications of skin peels, ranging from light or superficial peels, a medium depth peel, and a deep chemical peel.
Your therapist will determine what type of peel is needed, based on your skin concerns. It is recommended a course of 3-6 treatments, with a prescribed homecare routine used in between treatments for best results.
Why get a medical grade PCA Skin Professional Peel?
PCA SKIN professional peels are blends of acids that will help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots (hyperpigmentation), rosacea, acne and some sensitive skin conditions. PCA SKIN’s peels range from very mild to medical strength.
Lavish your skin with antioxidants to prevent free radical damage and support the life span of healthy cells. A facial or peel can improve skin tone, help manage pigmentation, improve texture, firm your skin and manage breakouts.
- Improve skin texture.
- Reduce the appearance of dark spots.
- Stimulate healthy skin cell and collagen production.
- Control and improve the appearance of rosacea and acne.
Who is suitable?
Peels are suitable for patients who want to:
- Brighten dull or uneven skin tone
- Treat pigmentation or sun damage
- Improve acne-prone or congested skin
- Minimise fine lines and early ageing
Benefits & Results
- Fresher, smoother skin
- Reduction in pigmentation and congestion
- Stimulates healthy cell turnover
- Minimal downtime (depending on peel strength)
PCA Sensi Peel®
Sensi Peel® is a unique professional peel option for all patients, including those with sensitive skin. This universal 6% TCA solution will improve surface texture and brighten the skin while helping promote an even skin tone. This multi-faceted and skin-brightening treatment is an excellent option for sensitive skin and higher Fitzpatrick skin types.
Key Benefits
- Improves surface texture and brightens skin
- Promotes an even skin tone, such as for those with rosacea
- Suitable for all patients, including those with sensitive skin
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Active Ingredients
- Lactic Acid (12%) – an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in milk and sugars. It breaks down the bonds between cells (desmosomes) to allow for easier exfoliation of dead surface cells. It also hydrates the skin and inhibits melanogenesis by suppressing the formation of tyrosinase.
- Trichloroacetic Acid (6%) – a superficial and medium-depth peeling agent that helps minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring.
PCA Perfecting Peel
Perfecting Peel is formulated as a peeling option for all clients, including those with aging, discolored, breakout-prone and sensitive skin. This gentle alpha hydroxy acid solution will improve surface texture and fine lines, while helping to promote an even skin tone. This multi-faceted treatment is an excellent option for sensitive skin and higher Fitzpatrick skin types.
Key Benefits
- An excellent option for all patients, including those with sensitive skin and higher Fitzpatrick skin types
- Promotes an even skin tone and improves skin texture
- Improves discolouration, acne, pigmentation and signs of ageing
- Helps reduce inflammation and minimize the appearance of visible redness post-treatment
- Helps smooth skin and boost brightness
- Promotes skin renewal and a more even skin tone
- Removes impurities and decongests pores
Active Ingredients
- Mandelic Acid (20%) – an alpha hydroxy acid found naturally in bitter almonds. It works on the bonds between dead surface cells to allow for easier exfoliation.
- Lactic Acid (10%) – an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in milk and sugars. It is part of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF) and moisturizes the skin.
- Indian Gooseberry – a botanical that contains a high concentration of tannins, which have been shown to reduce appearance of discoloration and the visible signs of aging.
- Silymarin – found in the milk thistle plant, this powerful antioxidant provides a calming action and has a protective effect against oxidative stress.
PCA Pigment Peel
Introducing the breakthrough solution to address all types of visible hyperpigmentation-across all Fitzpatricks. With Multi-Acid Synergistic Technology (MAST), it corrects and prevents visible hyperpigmentation* including: sun damage, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). *When used in combination with daily SPF.
Multi-Acid Synergistic Technology
The benefits of PCA Skin Multi-Acid Synergistic Technology vs single acid formulas:
- Allows for peeling agents to be combined at lower doses with the same efficacy.
- Improves skin tolerance o the acid blend and is shown to have less irritation potential.
- Self neutralising formula.
Key Benefits
- Effective on all types of visible hyperpigmentation and sun damage and across all Fitzpatricks
- Delivers a 17% reduction in visible hyperpigmentation after just 1 treatment
- Safe on all Fitzpatricks and provides the patient with no downtime or peeling
- Results in as early as 7 days post-treatment
Active Ingredients
- LIFT: Lactic (16%), Mandelic (8%), Pyruvic (4%) – Exfoliates and lifts existing visible hyperpigmentation while inhibiting future discolouration.
- PREVENT: Tranexamic acid (TXA) (1%) – An effective tyrosinase inhibitor that prevents formation of new visible hyperpigmentation.
- CALM: Milk Thistle extract – A calming anti-inflammatory botanical extract that supports skin barrier by reducing skin inflammation which is the precursor to all visible hyperpigmentation.
Cost
PCA Perfecting Peel – 40 mins
$180
PCA Sensi Peel – 40 mins
$180
PCA Pigment Peel – 40 mins
$220
PCA Retinol 6% Peel – 40 mins
$320
LED Light Therapy Add-on – 15 mins
$85
