Get the skinny on chemical peels + learn about the new glycolic peel on our menu!

Simply put, a chemical peel is a technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Chemical peels remove the outermost layers of the skin. The regenerated skin is smoother, brighter and less wrinkled than the old skin.

Are those results sounding good to you? Here’s more of the low down on chemical peels and why you should TOTALLY have one.

Back in the 90’s a chemical peel meant a beet red, irritated face. Your skin would peel like a snake, leading to days of downtime where you had to hide out and wait until you looked less scary. Add in the hefty price tag of $500 or more and they became out of reach for nearly everyone. Yes, they worked, but you’d have to make serious plans to work it into your schedule and wallet. No bueno. 👎

Fast forward to today and voila! Those smart science people have refined the formulations and delivery systems to make modern chemical peels that can be done after work on Friday with great skin on Saturday night. Muy beuno! 👍

peels at penzone salons + spas.

Modern chemical peels are fully customizable. Need help with acne? We got you. Daughter getting married and those wrinkles gotta go? No problem. Even guests with rosacea can have a chemical peel! New peels can be mixed with other skin care products or the application technique can be altered to buffer the acid making the peel tolerable, nay pleasant, for nearly every skin concern.

A chemical peel will make your other skincare products and injectables work better. Dead skin piles up on the surface of the skin making it difficult for your serums and things to get where they need to go. It’s akin to taking a shower with your clothes on. Peels exfoliate that dead skin, giving way for all those fabulous ingredients to penetrate more deeply. Those injectables, Botox and fillers, only look as good as the skin on top. Smoothing the texture and tone of the skin will elevate the results of those procedures.

Dark spots and acne scars are SIGNIFICANTLY reduced with chemical peels. Yes that’s right, when combined with consistent home care and a high quality sunscreen, a chemical peel can make a huge difference in just a few treatments. Modern peels can be done in a series, as often as weekly, to reduce pigmentation or scars without looking like your face just got peeled off.

Current peels have zero downtime. Really!? It’s true, you can have a pleasant service with no tingling or burning. Leave the salon looking bright and shiny, then put on makeup for dinner that evening. Some guests experience a tiny bit of dryness around the nose & mouth, but not even as much as we all had from the Polar Vortex. Bottom line, peels don’t have to be scary. Done properly by a skincare professional, a chemical peel can be an amazing (and beautiful) experience.

You’ve just gone through the process of getting rid of damaged skin with a chemical peel. Avoid damaging the new, vulnerable skin coming through by protecting it with a layer of sunscreen anytime exposure to the sun is possible. Whether sitting by a window or being outside, you need to protect your new skin. Be sure to choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

Excitingly, the state of Ohio just loosened their regulations on the potency of peels that can be offered in spas. Lucky for us, this means we’ve added a peel to our menu that packs even more punch.

Jan Marini Glycolic Peel – $150 Introductory Price!!

Our most powerful offering, this glycolic peel is completely customized to address your skin condition and concerns. During a pre-service consultation, you’ll discuss your skincare goals and together will determine the combination and frequency of services to achieve them. This peel resurfaces and clarifies skin texture, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, assists in resolving acne and fades the appearance of discoloration to balance uneven skin tone. The result is luminous skin with a healthy, radiant glow. 45 mins

So why THIS peel? And why right now?

Because the peel is completely customizable, nearly any skin condition or concern can be addressed. Whether it’s fine lines and wrinkles, acne or acne scarring, or even dreaded sun spots. Sensitive skins can get in on the action by starting out with glycolic home care regimen to acclimate the skin prior to a peel. The timing couldn’t be better either! Winter is the ideal time to have chemical peels because there’s far less risk of sun exposure. Plus what’s more fun than heading to the spa for a service that will give you a “springtime glow” long before Spring actually gets here!?

We must mention that we’re rolling a special series out with the introduction of the Jan Marini Glycol Peel! This allows you to amp up the frequency and achieve the results you want. When you buy the series, you get $20 off each peel. This is an incredible steal and opportunity for you to achieve that springtime glow! Go ahead and book your appointment now — you can buy your series at the wrap desk when you check out. DONE + DONE!

Not ready for the big guns yet?

Give our Dr. Dennis Gross peel a whirl. These gentle, buffered (also customized) peels are perfect for baby steps into a big girl chemical peel. Find out the deets on these in my previous blog HERE.

Is a peel in your near future? Yaaas! We’re 100% in support of that decision. To find an esthetician at the PENZONE Salon nearest you, check out our FIND YOUR MATCH tool. Otherwise, book yourself some beauty time with me at PENZONE Dublin!