The results, the downtime and what to expect during and after a deep peel. Not all peels are created equal when it comes to strength and results. The deeper the product penetrates the skin, the longer lasting the results, but the longer the downtime. Medium depth and Deep peels are not for everyone based on their Fitzpatrick photo-type, budget and emotional strength to cope with the downtime. Before having a medium depth or deep chemical peel the skin must be prepared with ac

It has been an exciting build-up to the NEW peels launched by Dermaceutic this year. First up we have the Cosmo Peel Forte, a medium to deep chemical peel using a combination of 3 acids – TCA, Phenol & Glycolic Acid. This allows for a deeper TCA action which means more skin “foundation or architecture” regeneration. Phenol has always sounded scary to me, but in this case it is just the opposite! It allows for an almost pain free experience and revs up the activity substantial

Melasma is a dynamic and chronic pigmentary disorder that is more common in women then in men although there are men with the condition. It is often also known as hormonal pigmentation , the mask of pregnancy or chloasma. An important aspect to note is that it is chronic and requires lifelong and holistic management. Melasma can be found in the dermis ( middle layer and much more difficult to treat) as well as the epidermis (the top layer where the pigment is actually produce