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Spring is the best time to turn over a new leaf, ushering in a renewed opportunity to embrace change with an exhilarating ‘out with the old, in with the new’ mindset. Whether it’s revamping your wardrobe, refreshing your home, or revitalising your skincare routine, this season invites you to transform every facet of your life and bloom anew.

In some circles, ’tis the season for peeling’, if you will.

At Skin Renewal, the start of September signals the start of superficial peel season; just the gap you need to get your skin summer-ready before the summer sun shows up in all its long-anticipated glory. In contrast, the Winter months are for the more intense “peeling like a snake” peels that come with a bit of downtime, and the first month or two of Spring are for the peels that you can pop in to slot into a lunchbreak and hop onto a video call, with the camera on, a couple of hours later.

What is a Superficial Chemical Peel?

Superficial peel treatments are the gentlest form of chemical peels, making them ideal for maintenance or as an introductory treatment. These non-invasive procedures utilise mild acids like AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) like Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid, respectively, to delicately remove the outermost layer of the epidermis, ensuring minimal recovery time.

Perfect for soothing inflammation, combating signs of ageing, and addressing sun damage, these peels effectively reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone and texture. While they are safe for nearly all skin types and tones, it’s essential to note that they are not recommended for individuals with active skin infections, open wounds, or recent sunburns. Those with darker skin tones should also do their research before booking a peel, as they may be at risk for hyperpigmentation.

To peel or not to peel?

The answer is a question of what your skin needs. Skin Renewal offers a wide range of options in the area of superficial peels, as well as alternatives such as microdermabrasion for those who don’t feel comfortable going the chemical peel route.

MCCM Azelaic Peel

This is a low-pH peel with a combination of Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid and Arnica. The unique
formulation ensures that all the main signs and symptoms of acne are targeted, namely oiliness, congestion, breakouts, PIH and inflammation.

MCCM Glutathione Peel

The potent antioxidant properties of glutathione target pigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone, revealing a more even, youthful glow, and reducing the appearance of medium to deep wrinkles.

MCCM Lifting Peel

Made of Lactic Acid and DMAE, this peel moisturises and refreshes mature, dry skin, softening fine lines and rough texture. It also stimulates cell renewal and provides a lifting effect.

MCCM Flash Peel

This gentle peel, consisting of Lactic Acid, Allantoin, and Agireline, is ideal for dry skin and upcoming events.

MCCM Pyruvic (20%) Peel

Pyruvic Acid addresses mature skin with fine lines and wrinkles, as well as scars and acne scars.

Glycolic Peel 70% by Neostrata (for Body)

As Glycolic Acid 70% is ideal for acne, rough texture and pigmentation on the body, this peel reduces the appearance of acne scars, deep lines and wrinkles, and photo-ageing,

What makes a Superficial Peel at Skin Renewal different?

The Skin Renewal approach, whatever your skin and body goals are, is always a holistic one. This means that a peel treatment is not just a peel. Depending on your concerns and goals, Skin Renewal’s doctors and medically-trained therapists ensure that your time in the treatment room is well spent – incorporating add-ons such as laser genesis, one of four meso infusions (Vit C, HA, Brightening & Clarifying) and serums (which can be combined with transdermal mesotherapy) to optimise patients’ results.

Some of the serums that can be included in your superficial peel treatment include HA serum, Growth Factor serum and the much-buzzed-about Tranexamic Acid, which is loved within aesthetics circles given its versatility and efficacy; from reducing melanin production and treating hyperpigmentation to brightening skin while delivering on impressive anti-inflammatory promises.

The reality is that the only thing “superficial” about a superficial peel is its name. Incorporating a Spring peel—or a series of Winter-to-Spring peels—into your skincare routine can be a transformative experience. To learn more about banishing the damage of winter and getting your skin ready for the environmental challenges of summer, visit your nearest Skin Renewal branch or get in touch with an aesthetics doctor via the website.

Bloom on, darling, you deserve it.