Let’s talk about scrubs.
That “clean” feeling you get after using a harsh exfoliator isn’t your skin being healthier—it’s your skin being stressed.
Physical scrubs, like St. Ives Apricot Scrub, are made from crushed particles like apricot stones. These particles are uneven and abrasive. As they’re rubbed into the skin, they don’t gently exfoliate they graze the surface and can create tiny cuts, known as micro-tears.
While scrubs may feel effective in the moment, over time they can weaken the skin and make existing concerns worse.
Modern skincare has moved away from harsh, physical exfoliation.
Chemical peels offer a more controlled and effective approach. Instead of physically scrubbing the skin, they work by gently dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells. This encourages the skin to renew itself stimulating fresh, healthy cells while naturally pushing old, dull, damaged cells up and away.
This means no scratching, no damage to the skin barrier, and far more consistent, long-term results.
Different skins require different approaches, which is why a range of peel treatments are available:
A gentle, enzyme-based peel that exfoliates without harsh acids. It breaks down only dead skin cells, making it ideal for sensitive or reactive skin, or those new to peels. Skin is left brighter, smoother and refreshed with no downtime.
A results-driven peel combining glycolic, lactic, citric and tartaric acids to improve texture, brighten the complexion and target mild breakouts and pigmentation.
A deep-cleansing, laser-based treatment that uses carbon to draw out impurities while the laser exfoliates and stimulates collagen. Ideal for oily, congested or uneven skin.
Advanced, medical-grade peels designed to treat specific concerns:
These formulations combine active acids with skin-repairing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamins and peptides.
Healthy skin is not achieved by stripping it back with harsh exfoliation. It comes from supporting the skin to function properly.
If your skin is dull, uneven, breaking out or not responding to your current routine, chemical peels offer a safer, more effective way to restore clarity, balance and radiance.
A consultation will determine the most appropriate treatment for your skin, ensuring results are achieved safely and progressively.
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