Dear Beauty Conscious Reader,
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for a way to improve the quality of your skin. You run out to buy the latest miracle cream…and you’re usually disappointed. But there is a way to get radiant and youthful skin in just one week.
Just like your car, your teeth, and your relationships, your skin needs maintenance. And a superficial peel is a quick and easy way to improve its texture and maintain a healthy glow.
A superficial peel tackles your skin problems at the cellular level instead of the surface. When you slough off old skin, your body creates new skin at a faster rate.
When you create new skin, you build collagen and elastin. These work together to tighten and plump your skin from the inside. Wrinkles and lines smooth out, and you reverse tired, sagging skin. Skin pigmentation issues fade away. If you have acne, it’s greatly improved.
I use VIPeel in my office. It contains a special blend of salicylic, ascorbic, and trichloroacetic acids plus Retin-A. I apply the serum at the clinic and then you go home. But you keep the serum on for 4 hours. You might feel a mild tingling for a few seconds, but most people don’t find it too uncomfortable.
After that, you can go about your normal daily routine. The first few days, your skin looks sun-kissed, like you’ve been on vacation. You’ll begin to apply a silky smooth vitamin preparation to nourish your skin.
A few days later, your skin begins to slough off. This allows healthier skin and more collagen to develop. By the end of the week, you should see a great improvement in lines, wrinkles, and scars.
Many of my patients have tried expensive face-lifts and spa treatments. They tell me VIPeel is far less expensive with much better results. Their greatest regret is that they didn’t do it sooner!
I also have patients who come to me with hyperpigmentation. This is when your skin takes on an uneven color and texture after enjoying the South Florida sun. You may recognize it under a different name, such as “sunspots” or “age spots.” Patients are ecstatic to see their skin tone go right back to normal and the sunspots eliminated.
Most patients see a great improvement after only one treatment. But for the best results, I suggest you try a series of 3-5 peels.
The good news is that almost every skin type, including African American and Asian, will respond well.
If you’re troubled with skin problems or simply need a jump-start to looking your best, look into a superficial peel. Some can be purchased without a medical license and over the counter. But I suggest you stay away from them. They don’t work nearly as well. For the best results, give your doctor a call or ask a local dermatologist for details.
Best Wishes for Health and Beauty,
Tara Smith, ARNP, NP-C
[Ed. Note: Tara Smith, ARNP NP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner for Dr. Sears’ Center for Health & Wellness in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Her medical concentration is on aesthetics, teaching, and family practice. Tara is conducting research trials into novel ways of naturally boosting HGH and working on a new book, on anti-aging for women.]