
Explore the differences between superficial and medium chemical peels and how they remove the outer skin layer, brighten the skin, renew the epidermis, and improve skin functions.
Master the spectrum of chemical peels—from very superficial to deep—and learn how glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids at various percentages impact results, safety, and recovery.
Identify normal skin reactions during and after a chemical peel, such as frosting, redness, tingling, itching, and temporary temperature changes, and keep cold water nearby to calm the skin.
Identify contraindications and required medical screening before chemical peels, including allergies (chemical peels, aspirin), pregnancy, active infections, scarring, psoriasis, vitiligo, cancer, and recent medications or procedures.
Chemical peels provide a solution to many skin conditions including scarring and anti-aging. The course will be administered in theory, demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on training. The student will learn how chemical peels work, the precautions, side effects, selection and assessment of client, daily skin care, and contraindication among other issues. This course is important for new and intermediate level chemical peel users. It gives knowledge of the most common types of chemical peels allowing one to give his or her clients a comprehensive choice.