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What is Visopeel facial treatment?
Visopeel is a professional facial peel compromising Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Beta Hydroxy Acids to provide clearer, fresher looking skin. The active ingredients penetrate and deliver anti-oxidants and vitamins deep into the skin, encouraging new cells to grow stronger and healthier.
The treatment helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, sun damage, acne, and congestion. Even if your clients don’t have any specific skin issues, a facial peel will still provide them with clearer, healthier looking skin. Treatment frequency will be discussed between therapist and individual client and will depend on skin type i.e. once a week for dry skin or twice a week if skin is excessively oily.
Clients may feel a tingling sensation on application and the skin may go slightly pink following the treatment, but this is perfectly normal. Skin will resume regular colour within hours following the treatment, although this will vary depending on skin type.
Visopeel is a professional facial peel compromising Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Beta Hydroxy Acids to provide clearer, fresher looking skin. The active ingredients penetrate and deliver anti-oxidants and vitamins deep into the skin, encouraging new cells to grow stronger and healthier.
The treatment helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, sun damage, acne, and congestion. Even if your clients don’t have any specific skin issues, a facial peel will still provide them with clearer, healthier looking skin. Treatment frequency will be discussed between therapist and individual client and will depend on skin type i.e. once a week for dry skin or twice a week if skin is excessively oily.
Clients may feel a tingling sensation on application and the skin may go slightly pink following the treatment, but this is perfectly normal. Skin will resume regular colour within hours following the treatment, although this will vary depending on skin type.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
The main benefit of an alpha hydroxy acid is its ability to exfoliate the skin. They essentially remove the “glue” from the upper layer of skin that holds onto the old, dead skin cells. By effectively removing that top layer of skin, the alpha hydroxy acids serve to help new skin grow.
Alpha hydroxy acids reduce the look of wrinkles, help to reduce the likelihood that winkles will develop, make skin smoother and (with months of daily use) can help skin that’s uneven and hyper pigmented become smoother and more even.
It’s also believed that in addition to helping new (younger looking and fresh) skin to grow, alpha hydroxy acids also stimulate the growth of elastin and collagen, both of which become depleted with age.
Mandelic Acid Peels
A mandelic acid peel contains the AHA mandelic acid, which is derived and extracted from bitter almonds. However, it differs from glycolic and lactic acids in that its molecules are larger and do not penetrate the skin as deeply. As a result, there is less overall irritation when compared with other AHAs, which is beneficial for those who have sensitive skin that is prone to inflammation. In addition, mandelic acid has an antibacterial effect on the skin, which makes it a viable choice for those with acne-prone skin who want to have a chemical peel but are worried about clogged pores and irritation as a result. A mandelic acid peel is also a possible choice for those who have never had a chemical peel before and want results that are gentle on the skin.
Glycolic acid peels
Glycolic acid is currently a popular treatment for winkles and acne. Part of the alpha hydroxyl family of natural ingredients, glycolic acid is derived from sugar cane and is a fruit acid. When applied to the skin, it helps to remove the “glue” that holds the older, rougher and dryer skin on the surface. When it removes that top layer of skin, the fresh, new layer is visible. It’s this layer that’s without damage and which looks fresher.
Glycolic acid peels are effective for removing blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples from skin. They also help to reduce pore size. Consistent and repeated use of glycolic acid peels have been shown to be effective for removing cystic lesions and acne scars from skin.
Lactic Acid Peels
Lactic acid peels help to remove germs, dead cells and toxins from the skin. People who have them done often report that their skin feels much smoother and looks more toned than before.
Lactic acid peels are best for people who have very sensitive skin that might not be able to tolerate the slightly more intense glycolic acid peels. Although lactic acid peels are gentler, they usually provide many of the same benefits as the other peels, but in a less intense version.
The most intense – 50% — is good for mature skin and helps to reduce the look of wrinkles.
The lactic acid peel that contains a 40% concentration is good for normal skin that needs a little toning or skin that’s dry or dehydrated. This is the ideal concentration for bringing back some moisture to the skin.
A 30% peel is perfect for very sensitive skin, skin that’s prone to acne and skin that’s very oily. Many times people who have never had a lactic acid peel will choose the 30% concentration because it is a great “starter” peel. Once they know their skin can handle it, they can move onto a peel that contains a bit higher concentration. This concentration, however, still provides numerous benefits to the skin.
Salicylic Acid Peels
Salicylic acid is part of the beta hydroxyl acid family. It’s a natural product that is usually fairly gentle to the skin.
Salicylic acid is often used as an ingredient in products that provide care for acne and those that are used for exfoliating purposes. In these products, the salicylic acid concentration is usually limited to less than 5%.
Salicylic acid is also found in chemical peels. In this formulation, salicylic acid might be found in a concentration of up to 30%. When used a chemical peel, salicylic acid is successful at reducing fine lines and wrinkles and diminishing the look of whiteheads and blackheads and is helpful at making the skin look more toned and even.
The main benefit of an alpha hydroxy acid is its ability to exfoliate the skin. They essentially remove the “glue” from the upper layer of skin that holds onto the old, dead skin cells. By effectively removing that top layer of skin, the alpha hydroxy acids serve to help new skin grow.
Alpha hydroxy acids reduce the look of wrinkles, help to reduce the likelihood that winkles will develop, make skin smoother and (with months of daily use) can help skin that’s uneven and hyper pigmented become smoother and more even.
It’s also believed that in addition to helping new (younger looking and fresh) skin to grow, alpha hydroxy acids also stimulate the growth of elastin and collagen, both of which become depleted with age.
Mandelic Acid Peels
A mandelic acid peel contains the AHA mandelic acid, which is derived and extracted from bitter almonds. However, it differs from glycolic and lactic acids in that its molecules are larger and do not penetrate the skin as deeply. As a result, there is less overall irritation when compared with other AHAs, which is beneficial for those who have sensitive skin that is prone to inflammation. In addition, mandelic acid has an antibacterial effect on the skin, which makes it a viable choice for those with acne-prone skin who want to have a chemical peel but are worried about clogged pores and irritation as a result. A mandelic acid peel is also a possible choice for those who have never had a chemical peel before and want results that are gentle on the skin.
Glycolic acid peels
Glycolic acid is currently a popular treatment for winkles and acne. Part of the alpha hydroxyl family of natural ingredients, glycolic acid is derived from sugar cane and is a fruit acid. When applied to the skin, it helps to remove the “glue” that holds the older, rougher and dryer skin on the surface. When it removes that top layer of skin, the fresh, new layer is visible. It’s this layer that’s without damage and which looks fresher.
Glycolic acid peels are effective for removing blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples from skin. They also help to reduce pore size. Consistent and repeated use of glycolic acid peels have been shown to be effective for removing cystic lesions and acne scars from skin.
Lactic Acid Peels
Lactic acid peels help to remove germs, dead cells and toxins from the skin. People who have them done often report that their skin feels much smoother and looks more toned than before.
Lactic acid peels are best for people who have very sensitive skin that might not be able to tolerate the slightly more intense glycolic acid peels. Although lactic acid peels are gentler, they usually provide many of the same benefits as the other peels, but in a less intense version.
The most intense – 50% — is good for mature skin and helps to reduce the look of wrinkles.
The lactic acid peel that contains a 40% concentration is good for normal skin that needs a little toning or skin that’s dry or dehydrated. This is the ideal concentration for bringing back some moisture to the skin.
A 30% peel is perfect for very sensitive skin, skin that’s prone to acne and skin that’s very oily. Many times people who have never had a lactic acid peel will choose the 30% concentration because it is a great “starter” peel. Once they know their skin can handle it, they can move onto a peel that contains a bit higher concentration. This concentration, however, still provides numerous benefits to the skin.
Salicylic Acid Peels
Salicylic acid is part of the beta hydroxyl acid family. It’s a natural product that is usually fairly gentle to the skin.
Salicylic acid is often used as an ingredient in products that provide care for acne and those that are used for exfoliating purposes. In these products, the salicylic acid concentration is usually limited to less than 5%.
Salicylic acid is also found in chemical peels. In this formulation, salicylic acid might be found in a concentration of up to 30%. When used a chemical peel, salicylic acid is successful at reducing fine lines and wrinkles and diminishing the look of whiteheads and blackheads and is helpful at making the skin look more toned and even.
Preparation
Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 14 days prior to your appointment
No waxing, depilatory creams at least 14 days prior to your appointment
Avoid laser and skin treatments at least 14 days prior
Avoid exfoliators, acids, and any retinol or vitamin A-based products. at least 7 days prior
Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 14 days prior to your appointment
No waxing, depilatory creams at least 14 days prior to your appointment
Avoid laser and skin treatments at least 14 days prior
Avoid exfoliators, acids, and any retinol or vitamin A-based products. at least 7 days prior
Aftercare
Apply SPF daily.
Don't pick or pull at any loose skin peeling
Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks after your appointment
Only use gentle products including Gentle Cleanser, Multi-Activ Mist, Repair balm.
No facial hair removal for at least 14 days (this includes waxing, depilatory cream, laser)
No active/exfoliating products for at least 5 days after the treatment or until you stop peeling
Avoid heat, water, or product application for 12 hours. Failure to do so may reactivate the peel and cause an adverse reaction.
Apply SPF daily.
Don't pick or pull at any loose skin peeling
Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks after your appointment
Only use gentle products including Gentle Cleanser, Multi-Activ Mist, Repair balm.
No facial hair removal for at least 14 days (this includes waxing, depilatory cream, laser)
No active/exfoliating products for at least 5 days after the treatment or until you stop peeling
Avoid heat, water, or product application for 12 hours. Failure to do so may reactivate the peel and cause an adverse reaction.