A chemical peel is a treatment used to improve skin texture and tone. An acid is applied to the skin to lower its pH level, which loosens the connections between dead skin cells, exfoliates and stimulates new cell growth. This process causes superficial layers of dead skin to peel off, revealing a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Treatment Expectations
Beautiful skin doesn’t happen overnight, and treatments take time to show results. A single chemical peel can provide the immediate effect of bright and radiant skin; however, more significant results in treating texture issues, fine lines and inflamed acne could take several treatments and loyalty to the appropriate at-home skincare regimen.
Using at-home skincare products consistently and as directed will help you achieve optimal results. Read our FAQ’s
O2 Facial
Say hello to fresh skin. This luxurious red-carpet treatment infuses oxygen, plant-derived stem cells, peptides and a high concentration of enzymatic botanicals into your skin leaving it luminous, refreshed and rejuvenated.
Ideal for: all skin types, before an event, an instant and gratifying glow, teens.
$120.00
The Crave Radiant Peel
We like to think of this treatment as the perfect intro to peels. This alpha hydroxy acid resurfacing peel contains lactic acid to exfoliate dead skin cells, boost cell turnover and stimulate collagen, which improves your skin’s texture and tone.
This treatment is complete with a brightening accelerator cream that is like "food" for your skin with its innovative blend of brighteners, antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients to enhance your treatment.
Ideal for: fine lines and wrinkles, discolouration, sun damage, large pores, rosacea, a first-time peel, sensitive skin.
$165.00
The Crave Clear Complexion Peel
The Crave Clear Complexion Peel contains salicylic acid and lactic acid for excellent pore-penetration and exfoliation. Salicylic acid penetrates into the pore and exfoliates dead skin cells and excess sebum. Lactic acid exfoliates dead skin cells and hydrates.
Eucalyptus provides strong astringent properties. Together, these elements work to smooth skin, minimize pore size, reduce acne and prevent pimples. This treatment is complete with a brightening accelerator cream, which is like “food” for your skin with its innovative blend of brighteners, antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients that enhance your treatment.
Ideal for: acne, congestion.
$165.00
The Crave Lightening Peel
The Crave Lightening Peel is a mega lightening treatment that gently blends lactic acid and a cocktail of lightening and brightening agents to reduce sun spots, brown spots and the redness caused by rosacea. The Crave Lightening Peel ends with a hydrating recovery mask by infusing the skin with a synergistic blend of volcanic water, ginseng root extract, amino acids and antioxidants for the ultimate skin rejuvenation.
Ideal for: Discoloration, sun damage, pigmentation, large pores, uneven skin tone, and fine lines and wrinkles.
$165.00
The Crave Age Refinement Peel
The Crave Age Refinement Peel is a combination alpha hydroxy acid resurfacing peel that incorporates 20% lactic acid and 10% glycolic acid to exfoliate dead cells while encouraging your skin’s natural turnover. Your skin will look and feel firmer and smoother.
The Crave Age Refinement Peel is complete with a brightening accelerator cream, which is like "food" for your skin with its innovative blend of brighteners, antioxidants and anti-aging ingredients that enhance your treatment.
Ideal for: aging, fine lines and wrinkles, minimizing the appearance of pores, sun damage.
$165.00
The Crave Glow Peel
The Crave Glow Peel is a multi-purpose resurfacing treatment that combines the powers of salicylic acid (7%), lactic acid (7%), resorcinol (7%), soy amino acids and yeast-derived oligopeptide to improve many kinds of skin concerns, including diminishing the signs of aging and hyperpigmentation, with less downtime. This treatment is also known as a Half Jessner Peel.
Ideal for: clients who have had a peel before, acne, hyperpigmentation, aging, or dry, normal, oily or dehydrated skin.
$200.00
The Crave Glow + Peel
The Power Glow Peel tackles a range of skin concerns, including fine lines, large pores, problems with texture and pigmentation, and sun damage. It is the perfect peel for patients looking to restore their skin’s natural brightness and glow. The Glow + Peel, also known as the Jessner Peel, is the most powerful peel available at our clinic. It contains the same ingredients as the Glow Peel, but at more potent levels—14% salicylic acid, 14% lactic acid and 14% resorcinol.
Ideal for: acne, hyperpigmentation, scarring, aging, or dry, normal, oily or dehydrated skin.
$200.00
FAQs
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Peeling of the dead skin layers can be macroscopic, meaning you can see the peeling, or it can be microscopic, meaning peeling is occurring on a cellular level but the skin is not visually flaking. Therefore, you can have an effective chemical peel without actually seeing your skin peeling
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Peeling will generally start 48 to 72 hours after your treatment and can last 2 to 5 days. It is very important not to pick off peeling skin. It is also important to note not all clients will experience the same amount of peeling
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Strenuous exercise and heavy sweating should be avoided for 2 to 3 days. How long you avoid exercise will vary depending on the peel performed. Your Crave skincare practitioner will discuss all of this with you at the time of your appointment.
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Chemical peels should be avoided if any of the following conditions are present:
Active cold sores, herpes simplex or warts in the area to be treated
Wounded or sunburned skin
Accutane use within the last year
Recent history chemotherapy or radiation therapy
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One week before the peel avoid waxing, electrolysis, deploritory creams and laser hair removal.
Two to three days before the peel discontinue using any prescription topicals such as Retin-A, Differin or Tazorac, as well as any products containing retinol, alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA), beta hydroxyl acids (BHA) or benzoyl peroxide.
Patients who have had any medical cosmetic facial treatments or procedures (such as laser treatments, cosmetic fillers or other surgical procedures) should wait until skin sensitivity has completely resolved before receiving a peel.