Chemical peel lines

I am looking for suggestions on a chemical peel lines that deliver great results. Used PCA but they are limited.

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Permalink Reply by Donna L. Neidecker on September 5, 2014 at 5:41am

This reply of yours hit it right on the head..without me having to type it!! Once you have complete confidence in what the peels achieve, the world is your oyster. I also like PCA peels..very interchangeable with the active pre-treatments as well. I am like a witch doctor the way I mix and create different combinations to address different skin issues. Their clarifying 20% mask is a real goodie for acne!

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Permalink Reply by Candace Holladay on February 18, 2013 at 6:05pm

Carol, do you know of any peels that can be layered to get sheeting like you do with cosmedix timeless peel? I keep thinking there has to be another way I'm just not familiar.

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Permalink Reply by Carol Young on February 18, 2013 at 6:58pm

Jessners or 10% TCA or 20%-30% Salicylic can give heavy flaking or sheeting, depending on how many layers you do, how you prep the skin first, and how the client is prepping with homecare. If you have them using a retinoid, and alpha hydroxy (and a melanin suppresser depending on their Fitzpatrick type) at least 2 weeks before the procedure, you'll get a better peel outcome. Also if you layer a strong retinol at the end of the peel layers that will give increased exfoliation & cell turnover. Remember though, how much flaking/sheeting you get is not the goal. The goal is skin improvement. You may get better results doing a number of low dose peels than 1 big one. Also less risk of complications, less social downtime, and less handholding. Just depends on your client's skin, the results you are seeking, how much experience you have, so many factors come into play.

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Permalink Reply by Candace Holladay on July 23, 2014 at 1:31pm

Thanks that's great advice. What product do you generally use to prep clients before a peel?

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Permalink Reply by Stacy Welch on February 18, 2013 at 8:08pm

You may want to look at Dermodality by h2t. I love the h2t pumpkin peels and want to bathe in them, but their Dermodality line is straight forward and they have amazing customer service and super fast shipping. Faster shipping that PCA Skin lol! http://www.h2tspa.com/dermodality/dermodality-products.html

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Bradley on April 2, 2014 at 2:49pm

Stacy, I took a look at their website. Have you ever tried the "Long Island Iced Tea" peel? Sounded kind of interesting. I plan to check them out at the Miami show this weekend

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Permalink Reply by Stacy Welch on April 5, 2014 at 6:23pm

Yes, I use it after the pumpkin peel almost every time. Of course pregnant and lactating clients are contraindicated. It will give a really nice glow and hardly much peeling from the retinol, but really helps lift pigment. It is similar to PCA Skin's Ultra peel II. PCA's is twice as expensive, but chiraly pure.

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Permalink Reply by Kathleen Green on April 1, 2014 at 6:22am

I really like PCA. They have very effective products, the treatments can be changed to each clients, great training, and customer service.

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Permalink Reply by Amy Sherman on April 1, 2014 at 1:00pm

dermaware rocks!!!

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Permalink Reply by Ally Draizin on April 2, 2014 at 10:48am

I love Rhonda Allison for peels. They have almost everything you could want, and excellent protocols and training. I also use Puramed peels for simple/straightforward single-acid peels. They have lactic & glycolic in several strengths. I also have peels from Sesderma, which are fantastic and unique, but the company doesn't really do training.

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Permalink Reply by Jessica Marie Cummings on April 4, 2014 at 9:35am

Love GLYMED PLUS! Wide range of peels from enzymes to TCA. The education you receive is amazing. Plus you can cocktail to customize peels specific to your clients needs.