The skin renews itself every 28 days, but this process can be delayed by various factors. Among other things, the phase of life we ​​live in, influenced by hormones, can cause skin problems. These can manifest as acne, shiny skin, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.

Skin aging is caused by both genetic and environmental mechanisms. The aging mechanism is in our DNA, but external factors such as stress, sunlight, and free radicals also contribute to skin aging.

How do we improve the skin through peels?

By removing dead skin cells and penetrating the deeper layers of the skin, the peel stimulates fibroblasts to produce more collagen. This collagen production plumps up the skin, reducing wrinkles and giving it a fresher appearance. It also normalizes sebum production and addresses active acne.

The types of chemical peels that exist are:

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA): glycolic acid, lactic acid and mandelic acid
• Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA): salicylic acid
• Tricholic acid (TCA)

The depth, intensity, and effectiveness of peels can vary and depend on factors such as the concentration of the ingredients. At Clinique Elixir, we offer both superficial and deep peels that can be used for various indications.

The number of treatments you need varies depending on the indication, but you can assume a course of 3-5 treatments, repeated every 2-4 weeks for optimal results.

Want to get rid of your pimples? A smoother skin texture? Fewer age spots? Then schedule an appointment now for a peel and product consultation with one of our skin therapists.

Indications for a peeling treatment:

• Acne: active acne and superficial acne scars, enlarged large pores
• Rosacea: redness, couperose, sensitive and dry skin
• Skin aging: even out skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation: pigment spots, freckles, dull skin, uneven skin tone and age spots and dark circles around the eyes

You cannot undergo the treatment if you have the following indications and/or characteristics:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Acute active infections (herpes simplex/cold sores) in the treated area
• Medication (antibiotics, prednisone, penicillin, isotretinoin/roacuttane/vitamin A cream and St. John's wort)
• Fever
• Eczema and Psoriasis
• Scleroderma
• Sunburned skin
• Recent treatment with other chemical peel/dermapen in the treatment area
• Skin cancer, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy in the past 5 years.

Always wait two weeks before scheduling a treatment after stopping certain medications. If you have any doubts about whether a particular medication could affect your treatment, please always contact us.

Aftercare

After the treatment you will probably be red, this redness may last for a few hours.

It is not advisable to wear makeup or cleanse the skin while the skin is red.

In addition, sauna/swimming pool/strenuous exercise should be avoided for up to 48 hours after treatment.

Also avoid exposure to the sun/sunbed and wear an SPF 50 every day.

Reimbursements

Do you have supplemental insurance? Then it's possible that your insurance will partially or fully cover the costs. Ask your skin therapist about your options.