Chemical Peels
Although we cannot completely halt the aging process, we can slow it down by taking care of our skin from a young age and help our children by teaching them about proper skin care.
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Superficial Peels with Alpha Hydroxy Acids
These peels are more commonly known as fruit acid peels, glycolic peels and by a number of other commercially traded names. At The Melrose Aesthetic Centre we recommend two different Alpha Hydroxy Peels - Read More
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Medium Peels with Tri-Chloracetic Acid
Amongst other medium depth peels Tri- Chloracetic acid (TCA) peels are beneficial in reducing or eliminating the effects of aging and in particular aging from sun damage - removal of fine lines and pigmentation caused by sun damage. - Read More
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Deep Peels with Phenol
These are the strongest of all the chemical resurfacing agents that are offered. Phenol peels can be applied either on part of or to the whole face. - Read More
Useful tips to healthy looking skin:
- Use adequate sun protection everyday, come rain or shine. You should never leave home without a moisturizing sunscreen on your face at least.
- Avoid the mid day sun altogether.Wear a hat when you work in the garden or plan to stay outdoors for a while.
- Don't smoke since smoking is one of the main contributors to premature aging of the skin.
- Get six to eight hours sleep every night to ensure that your skin gets the time to regenerate.
- Do not sleep with your face pressed into a pillow. It is best to sleep on your back and while that is a tall order it really helps
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day
- Avoid processed sugar intake.
- Do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol as it also dehydrates the skin and affects the blood vessels in your body needed to carry nutrients to the dermis layer of the skin.
- Eat enough fruits and vegetables to ensure you get Vitamins such as Vitamin C, E and A needed for a healthy skin - they act as anti-oxidants to help fight the effects of pollutants. Also take multivitamin supplements
- Wash your skin gently and keep moisturised with quality skin care products.
- Exercise regularly.
