Are Chemical Peels Safe?

Chemical Peels consist of a chemical solution which is commonly applied to the face, neck and or hands. The aim of a chemical peel is to improve the appearance of the skin. It does this by causing the ‘old’ skin to slough off and allowing smoother and new skin to surface. The process of incorporating forms of exfoliation to reveal un-aged skin, is often called “Skin Resurfacing”. *

Dr Clark’s Chemical peels are considered safe in most people. *

Of course there are some Chemical Peels that require close attention to detail to ensure a safe result but the team at SAI are well versed in safety protocol.

Our Lunchtime Peels usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes.

Avoid applying greasy or oily lotions which may damage or cause irritation to your new fresh layer of skin.

This is especially important in the time directly after your peel as you want to avoid doing damage or causing infection. This can include sun creams, as the majority of them contain harsh ingredients. Refer to our recommended Homecare Products below.

What is a NeoStrata Retinol Peel?

Retinol is the technical name given to Vitamin A and it does come in various strengths & at varying purity & concentrations – these variations will influence how Retinol affects your skin.

The Retinol Peel procedure explained

The NeoStrata Pro System Retinol Peel is applied at SAI & then washed off at home 8 hours later.

Once removed clients can expect to experience some mild skin peeling for 3 to 4 days, during which time we at SAI recommend gentle daily cleansing & mild moisturising to aid the new fresh skin appearing on the surface. The NeoStrata Restore products can assist in this regard.

It is recommended that a series of 3 treatments separated monthly will give the best & most pronounced results. This could be the exact treatment to match your anti-ageing goals, and the winter timing in the Highveld is just perfect!