Living at altitude and exposing our skin to the elements can cause a thick layer of build up, making lines and spots more noticeable. Spring and Fall are the best times of the year to shed these layers and give the skin a boost of energy.
Peeling the skin promotes new skin growth, removing old damaged skin and replacing it with shiny, youthful and healthy skin. Repairing the unhealthy cells that could some day become skin cancer. Other long term benefits are increased collagen production that improves the quality of the skin. Most noticeable is the immediate change in texture and often color of the skin as the surface below is stimulated causing the old layers to shed exposing the new healthier layers on top.
Lactic Acid is one of my favorite treatments for dry sun- damaged skin exposed to elevation. It works deep below the surface to slow down the production of brown spots, improving moisture levels in the skin. With lactic acid you have very little if any peeling as most of the action occurs below the surface.
Having a peel does not prevent you from going to work or doing other activities, a good moisturizer and SPF is recommended on the days that follow. Done in a series, a peel should begin mild with very little down time , increasingly becoming more stimulating with each treatment depending on the results you desire and your lifestyle. There are peels for every skin type, a variety of cocktails and applications. Before a peel I recommend having a consultation or facial to address your concerns and decide the best treatment for your skin type.
Written by Julianne Bacialli Licensed Esthetician, Owner Aroma Essence Skincare.
