What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel treatment is designed to resurface damaged or aging skin with specific chemicals applied by one of our skin care specialists to help your skin appear smoother and balance the tone of your skin.
We determine the best chemical peel treatment option for you during a consultation with our skin care specialist. Some treatments work as a superficial peel that will target the outermost layer of skin with a minimal peeling experience. Deeper level peels offer intensive treatments for more dramatic results. Expect redness and significant peeling from a deeper-level peel.
Chemical peels are most often a stand-alone treatment, but a gentle peel can be an add-on with a dermaplaning treatment. The appointment time for a chemical peel typically takes 45 minutes if it’s not paired with another service.
Although we can perform chemical peels during the summer months, we recommend that you take extra care after the treatment in protecting your skin to avoid further pigmentation or sun damage.
How long do the results last from chemical peels?
The results will vary depending on your skin and your at-home skincare regime. We will help prepare you for optimal results by providing you with pre and post-care instructions and also recommending products from our Alumier MD, or DMK Skincare lines that can help maximize results from your peel(s).
Amanda is a certified aesthetician at Essentials Medi Spa with advanced training as a paramedical skin therapist. She is one of three that care for our Alumier’s medical grade chemical peel and facial clients. Enjoy one of Amanda’s customized facials with Hungarian-inspired facial massage techniques and pair it with a chemical peel.
What to expect from chemical peels
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Our skin care specialists suggest a free consultation before any treatment.
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We recommend using AlumierMD or DMK home care products 10-14 days prior to your peel to prepare your skin, allow for better results, and reduce the risk of complications.
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You cannot have a chemical peel if you are lactating, pregnant or allergic.
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2 weeks before: Avoid sun exposure and/or tanning beds.
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7 days before: Avoid the use of retinoid products (e.g., Retinol, Retin A®, Tazorac®) and high levels of AHA and BHA products. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing the use of prescription medications.
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Once we determine which chemical peel is the best treatment for you and the current condition of your skin, we prepare you for the peel with a soothing, relaxing cleanse.
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The specialist will apply the peel selected for your treatment. Some are only one layer while others require 4 or more layers. Depending on the peel selected, you may feel tingling or warmth over the skin where the peel is applied.
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It is important to note that your skin must be overall healthy at the time of the treatment. If the skin is broken, infected, or inflamed, we cannot perform the treatment until your skin barrier is repaired with pre-treatment calming products.
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When your treatment is complete we will provide you with post-care instructions.
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Do not cleanse your skin on the evening of your peel.
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Depending on the treatment, expect to peel for 3-5 days for light to medium depth peels and for 7-10 days for deeper peels.
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Treatments may cause slight redness, tightness, peeling, flaking, or temporary dryness.
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Most clients don’t find it necessary to apply makeup as the skin will either be smooth, dewy, and radiant following the treatment, or peeling and the makeup will cling to the flakes and make it look worse.
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Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat.
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Keep your skin hydrated.
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Do not pick or pull any flaking skin.
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Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area.
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For 2 days:
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Do not use hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms or take excessively hot showers/baths.
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Do not go swimming.
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Do not participate in aerobic activities.
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For 7 days:
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Only use the products provided to you in the post-care kit.
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Do not have electrolysis, waxing, threading, or any other form of hair removal.
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For 14 days:
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Do not tan or use a tanning booth.
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Do not use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation.
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Do not use retinoic acid, AHA, or BHA.
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Do not use laser hair removal, photofacials, or microdermabrasion.
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Chemical Peel treatments provided at Essentials Medi Spa
DMK Pro Alpha Six-Layer Peel is a non-invasive resurfacing peel that reveals a younger complexion by restoring skin back to optimal health. The old damaged skin tightens, lifts, and peels away in 10 days. It’s completely customized based on your skin colour, texture, sensitivity and condition.
Number of Treatments
This depends on the treatment option recommended by our skin care specialist. We’ll review during your consultation, so you know what to expect.
Try a Derma-Peel for Optimal Results
Combine dermaplaning with AlumierMD’s Renew 30 Peel to gently remove your skin’s outer layers. It makes the peel’s chemical solution far more effective and is perfect for sensitive skin types with minimal downtime.
Peyton is a small town girl who started in the beauty industry at age 14. She graduated with honours from La Vie in Calgary and received certification from the laser company, Candela. Peyton looks forward to helping you achieve your individual aesthetic goals with customized facials and chemical peels.
Sara has extensive experience in medical spa treatments, having owned one of Medicine Hat’s largest spas in the past. Her passion and pride in her work are evident in the results each client receives.
Steph has years of healthcare experience and a knack for making every client feel like a VIP. She graduated with honours from La Vie in Calgary and received certification from the laser company, Candela.
What is the difference between a facial and a chemical peel?
Receiving a facial at Essentials Medi Spa means that one of our skin care specialists incorporates a combination of therapeutic components to revitalize your skin. This will likely include cleansing, exfoliating, extracting, and masking to deeply cleanse and rid your skin of unwanted oil, dirt, bacteria, and cellular debris. The treatment nourishes your skin and encourages cell renewal. Our specialists tailor the products to your unique skin type and condition targeting your specific concerns and providing the best results.
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We consider a chemical peel a more advanced treatment. Our specialist applies multiple layers of an exfoliating solution to the face and neck to help reveal a smoother, brighter, more rejuvenated appearance. A peel will improve your skin texture and tone quickly by removing the top layers of your skin.
Essentials offers these special facial treatments
The Alumier MD Express Facial is the best choice when you need a deep cleanse in 30 minutes! It combines high-performing active ingredients with a thorough deep cleanse to address your skin concerns.
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This treatment includes a brief facial massage to help release toxins in the skin.
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Your highly trained Alumier MD skin care professional will customize your treatment, leaving you looking incredibly radiant and feeling refreshed and balanced.
We offer the Eye Rescue Pads during all our Alumier facials. The soothing and cooling gel pads rejuvenate the delicate eye area.
