Skin peels are one of our all-time favourite treatments for many reasons– one being that they can repair, rejuvenate and retexture your skin all year round! We recommend chemical skin peels in the colder months to help restore moisture in the skin and rid of dead cells, but a peel is also a fabulous option for keeping your summer skin glowing.

What is a chemical skin peel?

A skin peel is a resurfacing treatment administered through the use of a chemical solution. This solution, made up of a number of different acids and antioxidants, is applied to the skin followed by hydrating and calming creams during the treatment process. Over the following days post-treatment the skin will begin to lightly peel and shed in places, revealing smoother, more glowing and youthful-looking skin.

Chemical peels have many benefits. A peel will exfoliate your skin’s top layer and stimulate the deeper levels, boosting collagen production and therefore plumping your complexion and reducing wrinkles.

This treatment is excellent for reducing the appearance of scarring, sun damage, age spots and hyperpigmentation. There are various intensity levels of chemical peels;  superficial, medium and deep. The intensity of your peel will determine the results you see, but also the downtime needed and the level of possible irritation during treatment.

Skin peels are a safe and medically sound procedure, however they must always be carried out by a fully qualified practitioner. Here at Elegant, Shikha will always provide a full consultation in order to examine your skin and assess whether a peel is the right option for you.