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Your Somatologist Sharon Honman Btech

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Sunday, July 29, 2007

PEEL & HEAL

Peel and Heal is a natural formulation and is a more conservative alternative to harsher chemical peels such as TCA and Phenol. Peel and Heal is a time dependant peel and not layer dependent and is made up of natural AHA’s

Who can do peels and what can they treat?
All skin types can do peels. It is suitable for white, black and Asian skin
They are especially good for treating
*pigmentation
*Active acne
*Wrinkles
*Sun damage
*Mild scarring
*Removal of solar kertoses
*Sun or aged spots
*Uneven skin tone / texture

What will I experiences in treatment?
One may experiences the following:
· Mild tingling /burning sensation
· Itchiness

Benefits:
Sun damage:

The peel helps to normalize thickness and moisturis deeper layers.

Ageing skin:
Enhances cell renewal, results in improved texture and tone and healthy skin

Dryness and dehydration:
Allows penetration of other active ingredients and promotes internal hydration of the skin

Problem skin:
Reduces blockages of oil glands.


SIDE EFFECTS:
· Reddening of the skin (30min up to a few days, depending on how dry or sun damaged ones skin is)
* Some skins may show superficial flaking

The comparison of NATURAL ACIDS and SYNTHETIC ACIDS
Not all AHA’S are created equal, some are irritating or more moisturizing and some are better for breakouts.

NATURAL ACIDS SYNTHETIC ACIDS
Unbuffered Buffed – chemically stabilized
More skin friendly Less tolerable on skins
Can do all year run Only be done in winter
Works in top layers Works in bottom layers
Can be used on all skin types Can’t be used on all skin types

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