Dermalogica BioSurface Peel Treatment Three
This treatment was taken exactly two weeks after the last one - this time in the evening.
Interestingly, my skin was more sensitive during this facial. It may well have been that I had been camping for the previous three days and may have been less conscientious with skincare - as in not re-applying super sensitive shield spf 30 when my skin got drenched with rain. Equally, I had been out in the elements that day - rain and strong wind howling around Stonehenge along with occasional patches of hazy sunshine.
During the treatment, Diana carefully monitors the reaction of the skin at each stage and it is treated in accordance with what the skin can tolerate on the day. So, on this occasion, it was decided that to keep the number of applications of the active acid stage to three layers, as my skin was appearing much more sensitive. I was also sailing in all weathers in the Solent over the next four days. My skin was more prickly (heat-like sensations) than previously both during the treatment and the subsequent few days. It was not flushed afterwards, just more sensitive on application of products on the following days. As mentioned before, there is no downtime - make-up can be applied two minutes after the end of the facial treatment.
Home care is critical with this deeper peeling, particularly in the first three days, and all essential products are supplied in the home-care kit. In addition to intensive moisture balance; the extra layers of barrier repair cream and the super sensitive shield spf 30 are vital. Because of the sensitivity (historical) of my eyes, I do also use the ultra soothing eye serum for the first few days after treatment as they can be runny at the outer corners. I also used a booster treatment of Ultracalming serum concentrate which I use on the days when my skin may feel more sensitive.
When considering whether a client is suitable for the treatment, Diana will be happy to advise. Some skins may need to be ‘primed’ over a period of a few weeks, perhaps addressing dehydration concerns or the need to use home care exfoliants before commencing the treatment - this is to ensure that the skin gets maximum benefit without any adverse reaction. A patch test on the client is also carried out to try all the active treatment products, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the initial appointment.
I also respect that the treatment is recommended only during the autumn/winter and early spring - it is super effective but the skin is definitely more sensitive to direct sunlight and the elements.
Photo - also bitten in several places on the face by a random mosquito just to help the overall glow!!
Onwards, I am very pleased with the results from the first three BioSurface Peel Treatments. My skin definitely feels smoother, some of the fine lines have reduced and the pigmentation marks, that first became darker as they came to the surface, have now lightened considerably. Result!
Diana has recommended that I continue with three further treatments, at fortnightly intervals, to complete the course. This works well as my skin is clearly benefiting - I will have had six treatments over a period of 3 months and continue on a maintenance course of one treatment a month during the early Spring. Then have a break during the summer months when I am outdoors much of the time and return in the autumn for more maintenance!!
In the Dermalogica BioSurface Peel brochure - the following facts are highlighted and which I can emphatically concur:
While many clients seek out overly aggressive peels in the hopes they will reduce the signs of premature ageing, the side effects of these treatments, most notably inflammation, actually age the skin more by damaging the delicate skin structure at the layers associated with cell birth. BioSurface Peel is especially designed to deliver all the benefits of a chemical peel without the scarring and downtime.
So exceptional results with minimal downtime!
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