Skin Peeling

Skin peeling dates back over 3500 years to ancient Egyptians. It is nothing new. Egyptian women bathed in sour milk and rubbed fermented grape skins from wine barrels over their skin to enhance beauty. Milk acids, known as lactic acid, and tartaric acid in grape's skin have become a popular ingredient in many beauty formulations. Many beauty spas are now using machines such as microdermabrasion and Intense Pulse Light to complement their skin-rejuvenation programs.

When the skin is peeled, new skin develops over time. A new band of collagen will grow along with a thicker outer epidermis skin layer. Hence your skin will appear smoother and more rejuvenated.

The are three main ways of peeling the skin:

1. Chemicals (Fruit Acids, Acetic Acids)
2. Mechanical Machines (Microdermabrasion and Macrodermabrasion)
3. Laser Machines

The amount of skin removed will depend on the method used. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages and more importantly the skin type (colour, texture, sensitivity) will determine which treatment option is best suited for you. Due to the complexity of this topic you should always consult with your skin doctor before deciding on any skin-rejuvenation treatment.

Caution should be taken to have all pigment spots on the skin examined by a qualified skin doctor before any skin peeling is performed. Unfortunately, some sunspots are mistaken by non-medical practitioners as "OK", but are actually skin cancers.