Sunday

Lunchtime Peels: How to improve your beautiful skin quickly


Your "Lunch-time" Peel Deal

Tuscany Spa lunch time peels reverse signs of aging improve the appearance

The "lunch-time" Peels cost $80 to $95. These treatments offer incredible results.  Afterwards you can return to work or your daily life, immediately, without flaking, redness or peeling. Which is why these peels are often called a "lunch-time" Peel.

Results from lunch-time peels are visible even after 1 treatment. They help clear acneic skin, brighten and even out skin tone, help reverse the visible signs of aging by improving and reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging and dark spots.


"Reveal fresher, younger skin in under 30 minutes."

Achieve maximum results with a series of 4 or 6. Series can be pre-purchased for a considerable savings.

You can also enhance your 90 minute Tuscany Spa Signature facials  with a "lunch-time" peel. This increases the benefits of both the facial and peel to create your own customized invigorating antiaging, acne or relaxing treatment.

Keep reading for more information on the who, what, when and why of Lunch-Time Peels.

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What does "Lunch-Time" mean
  • A Lunch Time peel is a Rapid exfoliation peel which means it quickly takes off surface dead skin cell leaving the epidermis (top skin layer) intact. 
  • A Lunch Time/Rapid Exfoliation peel is different from Chemical Peels. 
  • Chemical peels are meant to completely remove the epidermis skin and leaves the skin raw or peeling. 


Benefits of Lunch-Time Peels

  • Very effective in treating a large range of skin concerns such as aging, sun damage, acne, mild scarring, improving skin brightness, and evening skin tone. 
  • Help with improving skin texture and firmness by triggering the skins inflammatory cascade mechanism which stimulates the cells regrowth. 
  • (Think of it as a workout for your face, the same way weight training builds muscles, Lunch-time peels "build" up your skin cells.)
  • Smoothing off the surface removes the environmentally damaged cells that show the ravages of time. It reveals the healthier skin hiding underneath.
  • Removes the damage caused by months of sun-soaked summer vacations and activities. 


What is a "Lunch-Time" peel


  • A peel is an acidic solution that is applied to the skin. 
  • Lunch-time peel dissolves the outermost layer of skin cells,  to reveal the fresher, younger layer below while leaving the epidermis intact. 
  • "Lunch-Time " Rapid Exfoliation peels can be light or moderate. 
  • Light peels and most Moderate peels require no down time from work and your normal activities. 
  • Moderate peels may  leave the skin with a day or two of mild sensitivity and/or minimal redness or slight flaking. 


Preparing for treatment


  • Most skin colors and types can benefit from chemical peels, though it is best to check with your esthetician about which peel might be right for you. 
  • If you’re taking acne medication, Retin-A or Accutane, talk to your esthetician and/or doctor about stopping the medication before and during treatment to avoid complications. 
  • Your esthetician can review any other contraindications with you prior to your treatment to determine if a chemical peel is right for you. 
  • Be sure to get a thorough consultation prior to your peel.



What to expect during your peel


  • The skin is cleansed and a prep solution is applied to remove surface oils and allow the peel to penetrate the skin evenly. 
  • Any sensitive areas that cannot be treated are protected with a thin film of petroleum jelly. Your eyes are covered to protect them. 
  • One or more chemical mixtures will be applied, such as glycolic acid (from sugar cane), trichloroacetic acid (similar to bleach), salicylic acid (wintergreen—good for acne), lactic acid (milk), mandelic acid (bitter almonds - good for sensitive skin acne), or a combination of these.
  • The peel will be applied with brush, cotton swab or gauze in a thin, even layer.
  • One, or multiple layers, may be applied to the skin depending on the type of peel, depth of penetration and skin response.
  • The acids react with the skin to produce a “controlled wound,” to trigger the skins natural inflammatory cascade. This allows fresh skin to regenerate and emerge.
  •  A tingling, warm or prickling sensation is normal; a fan will help reduce uncomfortable sensations. 
  •  Most peels remain on the skin only a few minutes, and are closely watched by the esthetician. 
  •  After some peels, a neutralizing solution is applied to stop the peel. Other peels are self-timed and stop on their own.


Tuscany Spa lunch time peels treat antiaging acne dark spots pigmentation


After the peel


  •  It is vital to apply sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater to the skin for the next 48 hours, minimum. (Using sunscreen DAILY should be part of your regular routine to maintain the best results)
  • You must also stay out of the sun, as your skin will be very sensitive to UV rays and could be damaged by sun exposure. 
  • Sun-damaged areas of your skin will appear darker at first, then will lighten. This is normal.
  • To assist in removing the flaking skin, an enzyme peel or light microdermabrasion treatment is sometimes scheduled a week or so after the initial peel. 
  • For maximum results, a series of peels is usually recommended, and may be necessary for treating challenging issues such as hyperpigmentation.



Home care after any peel


  • Follow the advice of your esthetician/skincare therapist. They will recommend nourishing and healing products to use following your peel. 
  • The correct homecare will keep your skin in balance to enhance the benefits of the peel. 
  • Plus your homecare ensures you get the best results because it helps your natural recovery and rebuilding process.

Can you get a peel all year-round?

  • The best time to have a lunch-time peel is from fall to spring when the weather is cooler. 
  • I recommend you take the summer time OFF of peels and exfoliating treatments. During summer months focus on hydrating and post-sun calming treatments.
  • Peels can be done in a series of 6 then take at least one month off to give the skin a "rest". 


Book your own Lunch-time Peel today. Call 818-248-5500 or schedule your appointment online.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 


If you are a new client, I recommend FIRST to schedule a complimentary 5 minute PEEL PATCH TEST appointment. Your patch test should be at least 2 days before any peel is performed on your face/skin. The patch test checks for sensitivites, allergies or negative results we want to avoid.

A patch test is performed by applying the peel solution on a small spot behind or in front of your ear. You will know within 24 or 48 hours if you have any sensitivities to the peel.

NEVER, EVER DO A PEEL WITHOUT CHECKING FOR SENSITIVIES OR HAVING A FULL CONSULTATION WITH YOUR ESTHETICIAN/SKINCARE THERAPIST.


I look forward to hearing your experiences with Lunch-time Peels. Have you had them before and how did they work for you? Please let me know if you have any questions regarding our LunchTime Peels.

Michelle Lathe, L.E. 

Tuesday

Skin Cancer self check and mole map

Happy Spring,

After my 4 day cosmetic chemistry UCLA extension course, I was surfing the web for followup info. I happened upon this spa industry site with a wonderful skin cancer self check poster.

skin cancer, self check, mole map

This is a great image on how to inspect and recognize a body mole.  It contains the ABCDE's of Melanoma and a visual representation, a how-to self exam for moles and potential melanomas and a self assessment chart. This is excellent info.

You can print out your own version of the mole map from the American Academy of Dermatology. Also check out their self exam How-to Video.


What it does not mention to check UNDER your breasts and your genitalia. Even if you never got UV exposure in those areas a mole can still show up. So remember to check those spots too.

skin cancer, self check, what to look for, abcde of melanoma


With summer coming up, please apply your SpF liberally and every 2 hours when you are exposed. It is better to use and SpF 15 generously than an SPF 50 sparingly; you will actually get better sun protection.

Avoid tanning beds if at all possible - they are notorious for creating skin cancer. If you want visual proof, this blog shows how a tanning bed user was first diagnosed at just 21 years old.

If you get a sunburn, stop all UV exposure; if you have to be out and about you must slop on your SPF, cover up and slap on a hat to minimize further injury. Apply cool compresses or gels, and as soon as possible use a vitamin c toner to minimize the UV damage.

Tuscany Spa offers post sunburn cooling facials to calm the burn, soothe the discomfort and help minimize the UV damage. Another shameless plug: we have a fantastic long wearing (8 hour) sunscreen that is also waterproof for 6 hours. Contact us for details.

Take Care,
Michelle
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Wednesday

Green Peel for QueBecca

We are getting set up to give our Becca a deep peel with the Herbal Green Peel. This will be her last peel with us before her and her husband relocate to Quebec, Canada. So we are going to go through the process together on our blog.

I have enclosed a link to the video about the Green Peel and before and after photos. It is a wonderful alternative to chemical peels. It smooths lines, reduces scarring, regenerates tissue and reveals healthy, smooth radiant skin.

We will be posting our before, during and after photos of Que-Becca getting this treatment, probably one of the last we get to give her. She has had this Green Herbal Peel before and has loved the results.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them.

Michelle

PS: Since she is moving to Quebec, I am on a one-woman mission to change the name of our Becca to Que-Becca. So when you see her next time say Hi to Que-Becca. ;-)

Photos: http://www2.schrammek.de/en/green-peel/success.html
Info Video: http://www2.schrammek.de/en/green-peel/video.html

Friday

Tips for treating Summer skin


The summer is upon us with a vengeance. Here are some tips I found for treating you skin that I paraphrased from the Skincare-news.com team.

Quick Tips to Conquer Summer Skin (and Hair) Problems


With most parts of the country experiencing a heat wave, many people are hitting the beach and spending lots of time outside. But the sun can produce everything from pesky problems — like dry hair — to potentially dangerous concerns — like sunburn, heat rash and blisters. Here’s a primer on both preventing and healing these skin and hair care problems.