The Carbon Peel Facial is fast and painless and is often referred to as the Lunch Time Facial or Hollywood Facial. Primarily it is done one people with oily skin, acne, enlarged pores, or sun damaged skin. This treatment deeply exfoliates the skin, helps stimulate collagen production and is used to treat:
-Acne
-Acne Pigmentation
-Acne Scars
-Enlarged and Clogged Pores
-Melasma
-Photoaging
-Fine Lines and Wrinkles
What is the difference between a chemical peel and a carbon peel facial?
-With a carbon peel we use heat instead of chemicals
-Carbon peels do not require any down time
-People with sensitive skin or certain skin conditions like eczema will usually experience less redness and irritation after a carbon peel vs a chemical peel.
What should I do prior to my appointment?
-Stop using retinol medications, Vit C serum for one week prior to your appointment
-Use sunscreen the week leading to your treatment
What should I expect during treatment?
-Your aesthetician will spread a layer of liquid carbon onto your face which will absorb oils, dirt, and dead skin cells from deep within your pores.
-We will wait 10 minutes for the product to dry
-After the carbon has dried, you will be given eye shields to protect your eyes from the laser.
-We then go over the area with the laser
You should see immediate results such as brighter, glowing skin and tighter pores. If you have sensitive skin, you may experience slight red/pinkish skin for an hour or less. If you have severe acne or acne scarring, it may take several treatments before you see a drastic change. Fine lines and wrinkles should be visibly diminished after one or more treatments. As anything, to maintain the results, regular treatments will help sustain the benefits of the treatment.
Aftercare:
-Be gentle with your skin, and continue to moisturize as you would (I'ts normal to experience flaking or experience dryness for a few days)
-Use Sunscreen regularly with at least 30 SPF for several day's after treatment
-Do not use any products containing retinol for at least 5 day's after treatment
-Do not exfoliate or use any abraisive or invasive skin treatments for minimum of 1 week
How often can i do treatments:
Carbon Peel Facials may be done every 2-3 weeks. This gap between treatments will allow for collagen regeneration between sessions.
Who should not get a Carbon Peel Facial:
-If you have an active infection or inflammation
-If you have a viral/fungal/bacterial disease
-Active Cold Sores
-Open lacerations or abrasions in the treatment area
How long is the treatment:
30 minutes