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Your epidermis is your body’s natural protection against infections and is made up of dead cells packed very tightly acting as a barrier to the outside world. As your skin ages, this barrier or wall gets more compact and allows for less and less penetration of nutrients. This means that nutrients contained in cosmeceuticals have a difficult time “passing through” the wall to nourish the dermis (as little as 5 to10% of product applied to your skin actually reaches the dermis to fulfill its function). This is why medical grade products should be used in preference to over the counter or day spa products. Several technologies have been developed to ensure better product penetration through your epidermis.
Chemical peels dissolve the bonds between cells, making the wall more porous and further increasing product intake by the dermis. These are great additions to microdermabrasion and can be performed in the same session. A specific chemical peel based on your skin’s balance and needs will be chosen by our skin care specialists.
The combination of microdermabrasion and a chemical peel is called a micropeel. This combination will also help remove blackheads, reduce pore size, diminish acne scarring and give your skin a smoother, softer appearance.
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