Wound Healing
Most Chemical exfoliation treatments improve
What is texture, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and hydration.
An Alpha Hydroxy Acid better known as an AHA includes
What is Glycolic, Lactic, Phytic and Mandelic Acid
This is very important with all peel treatments for repeatable results
What is clinical preparation
Beta hydroxy acid also known as
What is Salicylic acid
Chemical exfoliation treatment sessions
What is a series of 4-8
this is the use of isoprpyl alocohol or acetone to remove all oils from the skin which allows peel solutions to work evenly
What is defatting or pretreatment
Unique acid since it's attracted to
What is Oil
this aspect of a treatment is very important in relation to how it preps the skin for an even peel penetration
What is pretreatment or home care
One of three depths of chemical exfoliation
What is Superficial/Light
Deep chemical peels include
What is Phenol and Carbolic Acid
Self neutralizing and does not require a neutralizer like
What is an AHA
This can disrupt the healing process after a peel, and needs to be monitored among clients because it is very common and leads to scarring
What is picking
Frequency of days between chemical exfoliation treatments
What is every 14 days
Acids have a pH
What is 1-6
Ideal for treating acne and
What is oily skin
Depth of peel when client can look unappealing for at least 10 days post-peel
What is a medium depth chemical peel
A key benefit of chemical exfoliation
What is cell turnover
Glycolic acid can penetrate into the epidermis more effectively due to the smallest
What is molecular size
Penetrates the sebaceous material in the hair follicle even in oily areas of the face and scalp causing
What is exfoliation