Why Peel Season Is the Perfect Time to Refresh Your Skin | Cambridge
As we head into the cooler months, you may notice your skin starting to feel a little different. Summer can leave behind uneven tone, pigmentation, dehydration and a build up of dead skin cells, while the colder weather can make skin feel dull.
This is where peel season comes in.
At Cambridge Cosmetics & Aesthetics, we use AlumierMD professional skin peels to help improve the appearance and overall quality of the skin, with treatments tailored to your individual skin type and concerns.
What Is a Professional Skin Peel?
A professional skin peel uses carefully selected exfoliating ingredients to encourage the removal of dead and damaged surface skin cells.
Depending on the peel selected, professional peels can help address concerns such as:
- Dull or tired looking skin
- Uneven skin tone
- Pigmentation and sun damage
- Fine lines
- Uneven texture
- Congested skin
- Enlarged pores
- Acne prone skin
Unlike a one size fits all approach, professional peels can be selected and tailored according to your skin and what you are hoping to achieve.
Why Is Autumn and Winter Considered Peel Season?
Peels can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, which is one reason why the cooler months are often a popular time to introduce professional exfoliating treatments.
Although UV protection is important throughout the year, there is generally less intense sun exposure during the autumn and winter months than during summer.
That doesn't mean SPF can be forgotten. Daily broad spectrum SPF remains an important part of your skincare routine, particularly when having professional exfoliating treatments.
Why We Use AlumierMD
We use AlumierMD professional skincare because its treatments are designed around a personalised approach to skin health.
Rather than simply choosing a peel based on a particular concern, your skin can be assessed and the treatment selected according to its current condition, sensitivity and individual needs.
AlumierMD offers different professional peel options, allowing treatments to be tailored for concerns such as pigmentation, congestion, uneven texture and overall skin rejuvenation.
What Can an AlumierMD Peel Help With?
One of the benefits of professional peeling treatments is their versatility.
Depending on the peel chosen, treatment can help improve the appearance of:
Uneven Skin Tone & Pigmentation
If your skin has developed areas of uneven pigmentation or sun-related discolouration, a suitable peel can help encourage a more even-looking complexion.
Dull Skin
A build up of dead skin cells can leave your complexion looking tired and lacklustre. Professional exfoliation can help reveal fresher-looking skin underneath.
Fine Lines & Texture
Some professional peels can help improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin texture by encouraging skin renewal.
Congestion
For clients who experience blocked pores or congestion, an appropriate peel may help to improve the appearance and feel of the skin.
Does a Chemical Peel Make Your Skin Peel?
Not necessarily.
Despite the name, not every professional peel results in obvious sheets of peeling skin.
Depending on the product used, your skin and the strength of the treatment, you may experience anything from minimal visible shedding to more noticeable peeling or flaking.
Your practitioner will explain what you can expect from your specific treatment and provide you with appropriate aftercare.
What Happens During an AlumierMD Peel?
Your appointment begins with a consultation and skin assessment.
We'll discuss your current skincare routine, concerns, previous treatments and what you would like to achieve.
Your skin is then prepared before the selected AlumierMD peel is applied according to the appropriate protocol.
You may experience some warmth, tingling or mild discomfort during treatment, depending on the peel selected.
Afterwards, you'll receive specific aftercare advice to help support your skin while it goes through the recovery process.
What Should You Do After a Peel?
Your skin may be more sensitive following treatment, so aftercare is particularly important.
You may be advised to:
- Use gentle skincare products
- Keep your skin well hydrated
- Avoid picking or peeling the skin
- Avoid additional exfoliation until your skin has recovered
- Avoid excessive heat and activities that may irritate the skin
- Apply SPF daily
- Follow the specific aftercare provided by your practitioner
Your practitioner will advise you when to reintroduce active skincare ingredients.
Can I Have a Peel If I Have Sensitive Skin?
Potentially, but it depends on your individual skin.
A professional peel isn't necessarily about using the strongest treatment available. The aim is to select an appropriate treatment for your skin and concerns.
If your skin is sensitive, reactive or currently compromised, your practitioner may recommend preparing the skin first or choosing a gentler treatment.
This is why a consultation and skin assessment are important before treatment.
How Often Should You Have a Peel?
There isn't one schedule that suits everyone.
Some clients may benefit from a course of treatments, while others may have occasional peels as part of their wider skincare routine.
Your practitioner can recommend an appropriate treatment plan based on your skin, goals and how it responds to treatment.
Get Your Skin Ready for the Season
If your skin is looking dull after summer or you're starting to notice pigmentation, uneven texture or congestion, autumn and winter can be a great time to reassess your skincare routine.
A professional AlumierMD peel can form part of a wider approach to improving the appearance and quality of your skin, alongside a suitable homecare routine and daily SPF.
At Cambridge Cosmetics & Aesthetics, every peel is selected according to your individual skin rather than simply choosing the same treatment for everyone.
Ready to get your skin ready for peel season? Contact Cambridge Cosmetics & Aesthetics to arrange your consultation.