We like to think of it as the Maserati of facial treatments. Why? We’ll get into the nitty gritty of that more below, but one reason these facials work so well is their ability to achieve improvements for virtually any skin concern.
With over 30 peel combinations (don’t worry, your highly trained therapist will help work out which one is best for you), you can start on the most gentle peel for your skin’s needs, and build on their strength with each appointment.
Firstly, don’t let the word “peel” scare you (you may be envisioning that scene of Samantha from Sex and the City already), as the introductory level peels are just one step up from your usual facial. The process is incredibly skin-friendly, completely safe and you’ll be on your way to serious skin improvement. Each treatment includes a full skin analysis, which will help establish which type of peel your skin will suit based on your skin type, skin concerns and skin goals. This could be reducing sun damage (including pigmentation spots, patches or freckles), reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores or tackling rosacea, acne or acne scarring.
Some ingredients are as gentle as natural fruit enzymes and acids, and they build right up to corrective lactic acid or stronger salicylic acid and retinol peels, which work on the deeper layers of your skin. The goal is to get your skin cells working at their optimum function to correct and improve collagen breakdown, inflammation (irritation and redness), oxidation (damage from free radicals), glycation (skin cracking, thinning and laxity) and UV sun damage. You’ll also be speeding up cell turnover for skin rejuvenation, and each peel will help you maintain this healthy, functioning skin once you get there.
Below, we run through some of the O Cosmedics PDP Peel types in order of their strength, which will give you a taster of the incredible active ingredients used, and the magic they can achieve for your skin. On top of this, each treatment also includes a post-peel mask, along with a relaxing, full deep cleanse beforehand. If you’ve already tried a couple of these peels, have a chat to your therapist about taking things up a notch with our new double-peel treatments. Using a second peel can help supercharge your results, and can even be a combination of two more gentle peels to target certain skin concerns. For best results and to avoid irritation, you’ll also want to be using a quality home-care routine that includes actives.
Pomegranate Enzyme Peel
This is your perfect entry-level O Cosmedics peel, which works for pretty much all skin types including sensitive skin. The goal? To rejuvenate and boost hydration using pomegranate enzymes to remove redundant cells, leaving you with glowing skin. If you haven’t tried a peel before, this is your go-to treatment.
Pumpkin Enzyme & Fruit Acid Peel
This highly effective yet gentle peel is great for the majority of skin concerns, especially for those with sun-damage, ageing or uneven skin tone. This one is also full of natural active ingredients, including pumpkin extract and enzymes, natural fruit acids and Jojoba esters to accelerate cellular renewal.
Oxygenating Enzyme Peel
A natural fruit peel which uses papaya, pumpkin and pomegranate enzymes, it offers intense oxygenation and works as a great “pick me up” facial. Moisturising peptides will help to hydrate and plump the skin.
Bio-White Peptide Peel
If you’re after youth and brightening, this high-strength Vitamin C and peptide peel is especially incredible for pigmented, ageing, dull and uneven skin tones. This powerful peel inhibits pigment formation, lightens the skin and works on building and maintaining new collagen.
Catalyst Retinol Peel
This one gets a little stronger with high strength Vitamin A (retinol), B3 (niacinamide), peptides and AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid from natural fruit acids), working as a skin correction treatment. This is a great one for improving lines and wrinkles, acne, rosacea, pigmentation, scarring and general resurfacing of the skin, plus anti-inflammatory action.
Alpha-Beta Peel
This is your serious skin resurfacing chemical peel, made of concentrated levels of salicylic acid, lactic acid, peptides and Vitamin B3. This one takes some time to work up to (with dedicated skin preparation of at-home care, including retinol, Vitamin B and C). It’s not for the faint-hearted or before a special event, and can be used on thicker skin on the body too.
