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The Wonders of Chemical Peels | by Dr . Tahl Humes
quality of ingredients than what is found in most chemical peels . The ingredients in the Prodigy Peel Systems include Lactic Acid , Resorcinol , and Salicylic Acid , as well as a powerful Booster which contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid . Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is an advanced form of Salicylic Acid and is a unique lipid-soluble formula that removes debris from the pores and provides enhanced smoothness through corneodesmosomes effects . It encourages the mimicking of normal skin turnover while also containing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties .

Both systems […] are designed to heal the skin during the peel process .

The Prodigy Peel System is a superficial peel , and the Prodigy Peel Pro System is a medium-depth peel . Both systems offer excellent results . Now , while the Prodigy Peel System can be used on all skin types , including darker Fitzpatrick types , the Prodigy Peel Pro System can be used on most skin types but is most suited to Fitzpatrick types I , II and III .
It is essential to note that for the darker Fitzpatrick types or those individuals wanting a superficial peel , a series of the Prodigy Peel System will achieve beautiful , and similar results to receiving one treatment of the Prodigy Peel Pro System . With the Prodigy Peel Systems , downtime and peeling vary according to application , number of passes , Booster application , as well as the patient ’ s individual skin reaction to the Prodigy Peel Systems . It has been noted that while some patients peel rather heavily , others barely flake . This is normal and is does not provide any indication to the efficacy of the peels . It relates to the efficiency of corneodesmosome dissolution provided by the ingredients and should not be used as a marker of peel completion or successful outcome . The Prodigy Peel Systems have been found to uniformly provide excellent outcomes .
While there are many chemical peels on the market , they are not all the same . Formulation , concentration as well as the quality of ingredients differentiate peels from one another . Generally speaking , chemical peels are great for treating sun damage , hyperpigmentation , fine lines and wrinkles and for exfoliating the skin .
For those who do not mind downtime , these treatments offer a dramatic result and deliver a big reward that should be maintained at-home with a good skincare regimen !
References
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Soleymani T , Lanoue J , Rahman Z . A Practical Approach to Chemical Peels : A Review of Fundamentals and Step-by-step Algorithmic Protocol for Treatment . J Clin Aesthet Dermatol . 2018 ; 11 ( 8 ): 21-28 .
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