Addressing the Concerns of Darker Skin

Skin pigmentation conditions can be a problem for many of us especially brown skin
people of Asian, African, Latin or Native American backgrounds. While the natural pigmentation in brown skin provides many advantages, such as sun protection and slowed signs of aging, it is also more highly susceptible to skin discolorations.

Sometimes the cells that contain the melanin pigment are damaged or over stimulated. When this happens, the affected cells may begin to produce too much or too little melanin. Too much melanin causes darker spots or patches, while too little causes lighter spots or patches. These lighter or darker spots appear on the surface of the skin, and can be unsightly. There are a number of pigmentation disorders that affect brown skin. These include Melasma and Post Imflammatory Hyperpigmentaion.

For all individuals, it's crucial to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. Avoid the sun when possible, and wear protective eyewear, caps, hats and clothing.Chemical peels skin and lightening products is the ideal way in treating these conditions. Medium/Darker skin tones must be particularly careful when selecting a chemical peel due to the risk of post.

Which Chemical Peel Is Right For Me?

Determining which chemical peel is right for you is a difficult decision but the most important question a person needs to ask themselves is what are your goals for your skin. It is important to realize that all chemical peels all differ in result and how deep they penetrate the skin.

If you want to exfoliate the skin, then using a low strength glycolic, jessner or salicylic chemical peel can be used. In order to correct any pigment abnormalities such as melasma, using an AHA Kojic peel is very beneficial. For deeper peels that target fine lines and wrinkles, a TCA peel is a good peel to use.

In order to maintain healthy skin, it is vital to use a chemical peel to maintain that beauty. Several factors should be considered before applying a peel which include possible downtime and budget. A chemical peel that is applied by an esthetician usually ranges between $200 and $300 per application; however, any individual who is knowledgeable on the result they want to achieve can apply a peel.

It is important to consult with an esthetician so they can guide you in the proper direction and can help you with the result you plan on achieving. Please take a look through our  peel lineup and talk to our estheticians before making any decision.

Glycolic Acid Attacks Bacteria In Pimples?

There are many different types of chemical peels: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid Peel, Jessner's Peel, TCA Peel, AHA Peels, a our special Fusion Peel, but only a couple of them attack the bacteria that causes the development of pimples. A study was performed by a doctor in Japan name Dr. Yuko Takenaka at Tokyo Women's Medical University. Their study wanted to determine the effect of glycolic acid chemical peels on inflammatory acne.

The doctor and her team performed the study on nine women aged 25-35 with severe cases of acne. They found that each woman all had a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes, which is associated with acne. Each researcher grew the bacteria in a petri dish and then added glycolic acid. The results found that the glycolic acid had inhibited the growth of the bacteria. With these promising results, the doctor and her team applied glycolic acid to one side of the subjects faces. 

The study showed that the bacteria on the side of where the glycolic acid was applied had significantly less bacteria than the other cheek that wasn't treated with the glycolic acid. Moreover, the side applied with glycolic acid had significantly less acne scars then the side not applied with the glycolic acid.

This research supports the use of chemical peels and the effectiveness that it has on the individuals who have cystic acne and strongly suggests that glycolic acid is a great substitute to the harsh alternative of benzoyl peroxide.

Want to see if it works for you? Try our glycolic peels today!

Containing Cold Sores When Performing Chemical Peels

Cold sores can occur when there is any type of disturbance to the skin, even when performing a chemical peel. Before performing any type of chemical peel on yourself, it is important that you visit a dermatologist to make sure you are fit to perform any type of peel or speak to a licensed esthetician. Speak to a professional and explain to them that you have had breakouts of cold sores in the past. In order to prevent the cold sores from inflammation, it may behoove the individual to start medication to prevent or even diminish the possibility of reactivation of the cold sores.


Approximately 90% of people are infected or have been infected by some form of the Herpes Virus. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion all stimulate the skin and can reactivate the virus that usually live in the sensory nerves.


The chemical peels stimulate the nerves and decrease the barriers allowing the virus to start and the cold sores to form. If the peel is more superficial, doctors will prescribe different medications to combat the cold sores. Superficial peels can include Glycolic Acid, TCA peels and Jessner Peels. 


Chemical peels are extremely safe when you have cold sores, however the key to containing them is preventing them from the beginning!

AHA Kojic Acid Peel 101

Kojic Acid is a powerful skin-brightening agent that is naturally derived mostly from the fermentation of sake. Yes, I am talking about the Japanese wine we shoot back with sushi, from time to time. Kojic Acid is also known as the healthier alternative to harsh bleaching agents such as Hydroquinone.

In the AHA Kojic Acid Peel there are a wide range of exfoliating, highly water-soluble ingredients such as Glycolic and Lactic Acid (AHA's) that help get rid of that annoying acne.

The AHA Kojic Peel inhibits melanin production while simultaneously reducing disorders such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

This peel is ideal for multiple skin types:

-Normal

-Sensitive

-Dry

-Hyper-pigmented

-Sun-damaged

-Dull

-Uneven

It is also suitable for those of you who are new to chemical peels. While there are some side effects such as a slight stinging sensation, a heightened skin sensitivity, flaking, minor redness, and a downtime of 7-10 days, the benefits far outway the negative.

The benefits that result from the AHA Kojic Peel is improved skin tone, texture and clarity, reductions of acne, clogged pores, shallow wrinkles, fine lines, melasma, and hyper-pigmentation. It also increases collagen and elastin production.

So next time your skin needs a re-vamp and some brightening use an AHA Kojic Peel!