Quite Apeeling - V. I. Peel Diaries

Let me preface this post by saying that I had the V.I. Peel, the strongest peel we currently offer at the spa. That might not be the one for everyone. There are many different peels in terms of strength- so I don't want anyone to be deterred due to the amount of peeling I had. If you are looking into to getting one, speak with your specialist to find one that meets your needs, as well as your lifestyle. Tuesday afternoon my face started to peel around my mouth. That is usually where you first start to peel due to the movement of the mouth(especially mine!)

By Wednesday, the peeling traveled up towards my cheeks. The most important thing & the hardest to resist is pulling at the dead skin. That could result in tearing the skin. You have to be honest with yourself as to if you're a picker, because you can do more harm than good if you can't leave things alone.

What can help speed the process along is gently rolling the skin with some mild cleanser after you've been in the shower for a couple of minutes.

By Thursday the majority of the peeling was done, aside from a few stubborn patches high on my cheekbones. These were where my main issues of concern were - where I had the most hyperpigmentation. The majority of the peel was done by Friday morning, though there was still some slight flakes here & there. I was incredibly impressed with this peel in terms of results, and the fact that there was very little irritation during the sloughing process. With some other peels I have tried, my skin had been very sensitive. But besides the annoying peeling aspect(which is par for the course, since it's a peel)- my skin felt fine. My skin is noticeably smoother & brighter- so I couldn't be happier. I've got my glow on!

Peace. Love. Peels. M

If you're looking to try a peel in your area, feel free to ask me any questions- I'd be happy to help!

Quite Apeeling- V. I. Diaries

The V.I. Peel that I just had at the spa has a few at home components to fully complete the process. After I got the peel (on Saturday), I had to apply a towelette soaked with retinoic acid to a clean dry face an hour before bed. The next night I repeated this same step which left my skin quite feeling itchy. A good trick when that happens is to gently tap the skin with your fingertips or even tap with q-tips if you're being good & keeping your hands off your face! The 48 hours following the peel, I felt like I had a rather intense sunburn (you can see the pink near my eye). Not painful in that way, but my skin felt hot to the touch & very tight(& looked rather tan- which never happens for me!) During the entire peel process, it was incredibly important to be wearing SPF whenever outside. As an esthetician, I wear an SPF 365 days a year. For anyone considering a high strength peel, it is imperative to follow the home care protocol and protect the new skin that will be unveiling itself during the process. Otherwise it will become just as damaged as the layers you're trying to shed! Tomorrow take a peek as the peeling begins!

Peace. Love. Peels. M

Quite Apeeling- V. I. Peel Diaries

The whole staff at La Papillon -I've always thought is quite appealing(if I do say so myself!) Lately however, we've been truly a-peel-ing! When working in a spa, you need to put your best face forward. So what do we do? We do a chemical peel. Last week I tried out our newest peel- the V.I. Peel and I'll be giving you a peek behind the scenes as to what to expect. I do an intense peel at least twice a year. I love them. You can get results in under a week with a medical peel that would take a very good quality home skincare regimen at least 9-12 months to achieve. It is perfect for a girl like me who's rather impatient! A blend of high strength AHA's is applied to the face, in 4-6 hours it is then topped with retinoic acid(a form of vitamin A). The V.I Peel offers a reduction in fine lines, lessening of hyperpigmentation and proven collagen stimulation. In short your skin looks and feels like a baby's behind! I highly recommend a peel to anyone who is serious about changing their skin. Yes you will be literally peeling for about 3-4 days, but it's so worth it! Brides-to-be, are you listening? Find the time, you won't be disappointed. Just work backwards from any specific big events. Once the actual peel is applied, peeling will start around 48 hours after and will take @ 4 days to taper off. Allocate a total of 7-10 days just in case. Stay tuned this week for my personal peel diaries + pics!

Peace. Love. Peels. M