Benefits of Vitamin C in Skincare

Vitamin C skincare provides potent antioxidant protection from damaging free radicals within the environment that cause premature aging. These environmental factors include: sun-damage, pollution, and oxygen. Vitamin C skincare can provide a range of anti-aging benefits which include:

• Boosts collagen production
• Reduces age and brown spots
• Soothes irritation and inflammation
• Treats discoloration from past acne
• Boosts your skin’s defense against UV rays

One of the most effective forms of Vitamin C that  is within Vitamin C skincare products is L-ascorbic acid. When combined with other antioxidant based products or when used alone in high concentrations of 20% or above can help firm the skin and treat the  most stubborn skin conditions such as signs of sun-damage and old acne blemishes. Other forms of effective Vitamin C that are found in Vitamin C skincare are: sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl palmitate, retinyl ascorbate, tetrehexyldecyl ascorbate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. The stability of Vitamin C products are vulnerable when exposed to both air and light, therefore the type of packaging of these products is very important. You will want to make sure that these products are packaged in air-tight, non-transparent dispensers.

With years of research behind Vitamin C skincare, it is proven to help you achieve healthy radiant skin. Lower percentages of Vitamin C are also effective with providing anti-aging benefits when infused with products that repair and nourish the skin. To gain the most optimal results, make sure a Sun Protection Factor is included with your daily skincare regime to enhance the ability of Vitamin C nourishment. Vitamin C skincare is a powerful essential that should be included in the skincare arsenal for all skin types.

DIY Leg Wax Recipe for Summer Legs

The quest for smooth and flawless legs is never ending, often costly and sometimes irritating to our skin. Waxing is one effective method for temporary hair removal, but the formulations are not always natural and can leave ingrown hair and redness behind.

Luckily, we can look to our kitchen for all natural assistance in the never ending fight against hair growth. Simple turbinado sugar, fresh lemon juice, water and little bit of cornstarch can create naturally smooth and summer ready skin. Here Skin Peel offers a simple DIY leg wax recipe to get you beach ready.

DIY Wax Recipe for Sexy Summer Legs

The Ingredients

• 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 2 TBS water
• 1 Cup raw sugar
• Organic cornstarch
• Stainless steel bowl
• Cooking pot
• Strips of cloth (about 6″ wide and 12″ long) *hint, use an old t-shirt.

The Method

1. Pour first three ingredients in the pan and heat to a slow boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the consistency turns smooth and golden.
2. Take mixture off the heat and transfer to a stainless steel bowl. Allow the mixture to cool and turn darker in color.
3. Apply a thin layer of cornstarch powder to dry, clean and buffed legs as the mixture cools.
4. When the wax is ready, smooth the wax on your leg in the direction of hair growth.
5. Press the cloth strip down over the wax, then pull the strip off very quickly against the direction of hair growth.
6. Once finished, rinse the remaining wax residue with a natural oil. (We like: Medpeel Natural Squalane Oil). This will help minimize redness and irritation. Follow with a refreshing shower.

5 Tips for Younger Looking Eyes

The time to prevent wrinkles, sagging skin and dark spots around the eyes is now.  Whether in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or above, the thin and delicate skin surrounding the eyes is the first place that shows your age. Fine lines, furrows and deep folds all tell a story of skin cell degradation and environmental damage that starts in our 20s.

Luckily, a healthy diet, adequate sleep and the use of natural anti-aging skin care can help drastically slow the process and even help reverse some of these advanced signs of aging around the eyes. Check out 5 great skincare tips you need to start right now.

1. Peptide Infused Serums

Apply a thick peptide based serum or moisturizer to help strengthen the building blocks of skin cells  so that they are better equipped to fight the toxins and age related damage that leads to line formation.

We like

Stem Cells Anti-Aging Serum

2. Nourishing Face Oils

Snatural oils help effectively smooth lines and make them far less visible by delivering pure and simple vitamins, fatty acids and nutrients that give he skin exactly what it needs for a supple finish.

We like

Medpeel Natural Squalane Oil

3. Retinol Skin Care

Retinol is known as an effective resurfacing agent and powerful topical defense against wrinkles and blemishes. Products containing retinol help revive healthy collagen and promote a full  and youthful texture.

We like

Medpeel Eye Care Correction Duo

4. UV Products

Excessive sun exposure is the leading cause of age damage because it disrupts the process normal cellular turnover that is responsible for skin renewal. SPF products are your greatest ally to prevent excessive UV damage.

We like

Medpeel Age Defy SPF 30+ Moisturizer

5. Antioxidants

Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, is shown to help boost collagen, protect against UVA and UVB damage and help provide potent wrinkle relief.

We like

Brightening AHA 10% Vitamin C Daily Exfoliator

DIY Hair Rescue: Beer

Why Beer Makes the Best Hair Moisturizer

We talk a lot about skin care tricks and secrets on this blog, because Skin Peel has so much knowledge to share and great products to offer. This week, we’re offering Skin Peel fans a simple tip to beautify their locks; naturally of course.

My bathroom cabinet is filled with bottles, jars and packets of sprays, serums and creams that are all meant to revive my over processed locks. In the process of trial and error, I have discovered effective and not so effective hair moisturizer products. I have also discovered that I can reach into my cooler and grab an inexpensive boost to my hair’s texture and style.

As it turns out, beer is the secret hair moisturizer you never knew you had. Comprised of proteins that act as a natural moisturizing agent, beer is shown to help repair dryness and boost hair body and volume. The yeast and sugar components in beer work to stimulate the cuticle and promote the appearance of shinier hair. Additionally, B vitamins in America’s favorite BBQ beverage promote overall hair health.

Here’s How:

The beer hair moisturizer strategy is simple to execute. First, take a beer (that you don’t plan to drink) and allow it to sit until it reaches room temperature. Wash your hair as usual and then pour the luke warm, flat beer over your head. Brush the beer into your locks from scalp to root, allow to set for a couple minutes, then rinse it out completely. Allow your hair to dry and notice the difference in shine and texture. Like the results? Repeat this process once weekly.

4 Worst Food Groups for Cellulite

Approximately 85% of women experience cellulite, which appears when fatty tissue builds up below the skin’s surface. Unfortunate genetics and poor circulation are often to blame for the condition affectionately known as "cottage cheese thighs."

Though you may have little control over genetics, you do have the power to choose a diet that will help diminish rather than exacerbate the appearance of dimpled skin. Whenever possible, limit the consumption of the following four food groups.



Sugar: Delicious foods high in glucose or sucrose can cause a spike in insulin, which promotes cellulite formation. Sugar laden foods such as boxed cakes, pies, ice cream and candy are on the list of those to limit. 

Excess Salt & Fat: Fatty meats such as ham, along with an array of deep fried and canned foods contain an abundance of sodium that may cause the body to retain excess. Unnecessary water retention contributes to the development of cellulite.

Alcohol: Alcohol, especially sweet wine, liquors (such as rum) and liqueurs contain are often high in calories and toxins that break fat down into fatty acids. This process helps exacerbate the appearance of cellulite.

Processed and Fast Food: Your favorite fast food joint (McDonald’s, Checkers, Taco Bell to name a few) are stocked with foods that are high in sugar, salt, additives and saturated fats that form pockets of fat below the skin.  Canned soup, jarred pasta sauce, boxed juices etc. all fall into this limited consumption category.

We like: MedPeel Body Tight Firming Serum

Learn to Apply a Chemical Peel At Home in 6 Steps

Radiant Facial Peel Benefits

Applying a peel is simple and the beauty payoff is priceless. Chemical peels are so effective because of the natural acids that help buff the dead skin cells that sit on top of the face, clogging the pores and causing damage and discoloration. Over time, facial peels help smooth fine lines, lighten dark spots and contribute to minimizing the appearance of minor facial scars.

Here Skin-Peel offers quick tips and best practices for at home peel application to set you up for success.

Apply a Facial Peel in 6 Easy Steps

Step 1 Is a precautionary step. Remember that peels are made with different ingredients at different strength levels. Everyone’s skin is built differently and may react differently to each of these peels. To ensure gorgeous results, we recommend applying a small drop of the solution behind the ear three days prior to the treatment. You are free to proceed if the skin does not react negatively to this test.

Step 2: Wash the skin with a transparent gel cleanser and pat dry. Then apply the pre-peel solution using a cotton ball to ensure that it is properly cleaned.

Step 3: Apply a small amount of your peel of choice to a gauze pad and

smooth it over the desired area of the face, neck or décolletage. Avoid the eye

area, lips and nostrils.

Step 4: If you are only applying one layer, allow the peel to set in the skin for 3-10 minutes before neutralizing. If you are an experienced peel user or conducting a more mild peel, reapply the solution in multiple layers. Allow the solution to set for 3 to 10 minutes in between layers. (check the Skin-Peel guide for full details)

 

Step 5: Remove the peel by applying the Neutralizer Solution directly over the treated area. Rinse the remaining solution with cool water for 30 seconds. Gently pat the skin dry and apply the Medpeel Daily Collagen Complex to nourish the skin with anti-aging ingredients.

Step 6: Moisturize as needed after the peel and apply SPF 30 to protect the renewed and vulnerable skin from damage during the day.

You should not use a skin peel if:

1. You are currently taking antibiotics

2. You have a tendency to form keloid scars.

3. You have an immune system deficiency or disease

4. You are undergoing treatments chemotherapy and/or radiation.

5. You have been treated with a hair removal system in the past two days.

Get the complete list

Feeling a little unsure?

We have experts on hand to clarify any questions about the peel process. Consult with our staff estheticians via phone or live web chat to put your mind at ease and ensure amazing results.

When you get a chance, browse our complete guide, which explains various peel types, offers advice and precautions and discusses every step in the process to achieve radiant skin.

Choose the Best Cleanser for Your Skin Type

Cleansers are formulated as lotions, pads, foaming solutions and gels to name a few. This diverse array of cleansers also come packed with a multitude of ingredients, making it nearly impossible for consumers to sift through the clutter and determine what will work best for their individual skin types.

Here we offer a few quick facts and tips to remember when selecting your next cleanser.

Oily skin.
Shiny or greasy skin types require a cleanser with a low pH level (4.0 to 6.0 range), which is slightly more acidic than your skin’s natural pH level (5.5). Cleansers at this level are more effective at removing oil from the skin. Look for exfoliating cleansers that contain salicylic acid or TCA.

Dry skin.
Dry skin types that do not produce enough natural sebum should avoid products that contain harsh ingredients. Avoid using products that feature alcohol as one of the three first ingredients on the back of the label and look for products with natural moisturizing agents such as cream cleansers.

Sensitive skin.
Red or blotchy prone skin is extremely sensitive to certain irritating chemicals. Sensitive skin types should avoid cleansers with fragrances and parabens, and look for cleansers with all natural ingredients.

Acne Prone Skin
If you wear a lot of cosmetics or experience regular breakouts, look for cleansers that highlight makeup removal as one of the main functions. Choose an alcohol free cleanser with ingredients such as sodium sulfacetamide, or benzoyl peroxide, which can help simultaneously cleanse and clarify.

All Skin Types Including Normal, Combination Tip:
When choosing face wash that works best for your skin, the golden rule is to experiment with different cleansers and notice how your skin reacts. Try using at least three different cleansers for 30 days straight so that you can accurately compare which product your skin loves the most.

We like: Medpeel Pre Peel Cleanser
This cleanser is perfect for normal, dry and sensitive skin types because it offers mild exfoliating agents along with moisturizing ingredients as it cleanses. Use this cleanser prior to peels for best results.