New skin care "a-peel" from SkinCeuticals

With people like Oprah, Kim K., J.Lo, and Gwynnie singing their praises + a slew of beauty awards, it is easy to say that SkinCeuticals has cultivated a highly respectable name for themselves in the skin-care industry. 

And for a good reason: their products work. 

From non-pore clogging SPF 50 sunscreens, to antioxidants that are proven to prevent skin cancer, to under-eye creams that people swear work better than products 5x more expensive, SkinCeuticals has covered all of the skin-care needs beautifully.

While they are mostly known for their at-home products, that is-- skin care that people can administer to themselves; such as face wash, moisturizer, and sunscreen-- they have recently developed a line of medical grade Chemical Peels that can only be received in medical offices. With a peel for anti-aging, acne, or hyperpigmentation; they have created a quick, in-office treatment that can benefit a wide variety of people. 

Having only just signed-up to be a part of this Chemical Peel roll-out, everyday boxes and boxes from SkinCeuticals  are arriving on my door-step. Some of the included pieces are puzzling for now (lug nuts? Other misc hardware pieces?), and some are intimidating (razor blades for derma-planing), and some just look comical amongst my skin care stock (mixing bowls and thermoses).

Out of the three medical grade peels, we are currently only doing one (Pigment Balancing Masque) and need a professional SkinCeuticals instructor to come and educate us on the two new ones (Micropeel and Micropeel Plus). 

On the upcoming SkinCeuticals Chemical Peel menu, specifically:

Pigment Balancing Masque (We've been doing these already for about the past year, and I can't keep the product in stock, my patients--especially African Americans-- LOVE the results from this!)

• Improves uneven skin tone and helps get rid of sun damage, brown spots, and other forms of hyperpigmentation
• This peel is a one step process that uses a very strong chemical exfoliation, and  high-performance skin brightening agents

Micropeel (We have never done these before, and I am so excited to learn how! Before I can start though, a professional SkinCeuticals instructor has to come and spend a whole day here, going over all the ins-and-outs of cryogenics and derma-planing.)

• Helps reduce the primary signs of aging, including fine line and wrinkles, dullness, and visible skin imperfections.
• This peel involves three steps, and includes manual exfoliation, chemical exfoliation, and cryogenic therapy

Micropeel Plus (Again, need the instructor to teach this to me, but I am intrigued that this chemical peel is only one step, and yet is considered an advancement to the plain old "Micropeel"?)

• Helps reduce acne and keeps problematic skin clear of breakouts.
• This peel consists of a one-step chemical exfoliation with salicylic acid procedure

As I learn more, I will certainly keep you posted. In the meantime, it's fun opening my supply closets and daydreaming about all of the miraculous things I will soon be able to add to my skin perfecting repertoire. :)