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Many skin problems are associated with an excessive build-up of dead cells making the skin appear hardened and dull. Problems are exacerbated by exposure to the sun, pollution, and other environmental factors, leading to skin damage and disease.

• Mild exfoliation treatments are usually suitable for all skin types including those patients with acne or sensitive skin.
• All skin types can be treated
• All age groups even the very young can be treated
• All areas of the body can be treated
• Patients with hormonal pigmentation problems such as melasma
• Individuals who have sunspots, sun-damaged skin, dry, ageing skin, oily skin with enlarged pores, and acne scarring are also good candidates.
• Men who require treatments to unclog blocked pores, extract any papules and pustules on the skin. They also aim at smoothing out the tone and texture of the skin, decreasing the appearance of spots, and promote speedy healing.

• The skin is continually undergoing natural exfoliation. As one ages the epidermal cell turnover slows down and one's skin becomes dull because the topmost layer consisting of dead cells becomes too thick.
• This dead layer can challenge the skin causing whiteheads, blackheads, rough texture, and uneven appearance of the skin tone.
• If one exfoliates regularly, new healthy skin cells are exposed to nutrients from the air, water, and daily skin products.
• These nutrients are then transported to the deeper skin cells where they are needed, improving circulation.
• Potential benefits of Beta peels include fresher, brighter looking skin and
• Better penetration of active ingredients of skincare products.

After your initial consultation, you will be required to use a skin preparation cream which must be applied to the entire treatment area daily for 10 to 14 days before the peeling process can begin. This preparation product blocks and retards enzyme pathways that produce melanin and will prevent the possibility of post inflammatory pigmentation (PIH) that can occur after any exfoliation procedure. It also speeds up and improves the healing process post treatment while also assisting in preparing and restoring the skin’s barrier in order to prevent adverse effects.

• Fine lines and wrinkles become less apparent
• Skin tone evens out
• The texture becomes more refined
• Oily or acne-prone skin is improved
• Enlarged pores appear smaller
• Superficial scars appear reduced
• Skin appears healthier and more youthful
• Pigmentation is reduced in all skin types

• Usually, the skin is normal immediately after a mild beta hydroxy peel and makeup may be applied after your session the skin immediately looks and feels noticeably smoother and tighter.
• Depending upon the strength of the beta-hydroxy acid chemical peel, mild redness of the skin and dryness may occur following the procedure followed by mild scaling that ends within three to seven days.
• Mild peels may be repeated at 2 - 4 week intervals for a series of 6 peels until the desired clinical effect is achieved.
• With each additional treatment, you should see incremental gains in the overall appearance of the skin. Your skin usually feels tighter and smoother but may also feel a little sting or itch.
• You will care for your skin by using a mild non-abrasive cleanser or other mild products for five days as well as
• Protecting your new skin with adequate sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an active ingredient.
• In addition, it is best to avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Beta Hydroxy peels can be performed alone or in combination with numerous other treatments, we offer at Skin Renewal. For maximal benefit, 4 to 6 in-office beta hydroxy peels every 2 - 4 weeks should be teamed with an anti-ageing optional extra such as MPM3 Serum (Retinoic Acid Serum) or a Laser treatment or Skin tightening treatment, to create an environment in which the skin is continuously rejuvenated.

At Skin Renewal, we pride ourselves on visible results. As an aesthetic clinic, we offer anti-ageing treatments and problem-specific additives as an addition to our peels to ensure amazing results.

Anti-Ageing and problem-specific optional extras that can be combined with a Beta Hydroxy Peel are for:

• Acne using TCA overlays
• Anti-Ageing using Growth Factors transdermal Mesotherapy
• Anti-oxidant using Transdermal Vit C
• Firming using Aminofil Complex
• Hydrating using transdermal mesotherapy with Hyaluronic Acid
• Pigmentation due to sun damage using TCA overlays
• Microdermabrasion combinations
• Tightening using Radiofrequency or ND:Yag Skin Tightening
• Acne nodules and deep inflammation – Contact Yag
• Tightening and Rejuvenation – RF Needling with the Secret RF or Endymed Intensif

Yes, Beta Hydroxy Chemical Peels safely treat all skin types without significant pain or downtime.

It can improve acne, texture, pores, pigmentation, and surface irregularities in only 4 to 6 treatment sessions two to four weeks apart.

If you are allergic to aspirin and related products or are pregnant you may not be treated with a beta hydroxy acid peel.