VI Chemical Peels
VI Chemical Peels
Vitality Institute Chemical peels were created by Dr. Abdala. These are medical grade chemical peels that can help improve skin texture, pigment, tone, acne, fine line and wrinkles and more! The solution breaks down dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and stimulates collagen production, resulting in a smoother, brighter complexion.
A chemical peel is a non-invasive treatment that uses a solution containing various concentrations of a variety of acids including Salicyclic Acid, Retinoic acid, Phenol, Trichloroacetic acid, Vitamin C and more. So, what does that mean? Salicyclic Acid has a natural derivative of aspirin, known for its ability to penetrate deep into the skin to exfoliate, unclog pores, and promote cell turnover. Retinoic Acid is a derivative of Vitamin A that plays a crucial role in skin health and aesthetics. It can help increase cell turnover and stimulate collagen and elastin turnover to help create healthy skin. Phenol is another ingredient that is used and is a strong chemical agent commonly used in chemical peels to address various skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. It is also used as a numbing agent. It's known for its ability to penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of pores. Some of it its functions include:
Exfoliation: Phenol helps break down dead skin cells, revealing smoother, brighter skin.
Collagen stimulation: It stimulates collagen synthesis, which can improve skin elasticity, firmness, and texture.
Pore refinement: Phenol reduces the appearance of pores by shrinking their size and improving skin tightness.
Trichloroacetic Acid penetrates the skin medium depth while stimulating collagen production. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that protects the skin against damage while having an antiinflammatory factor in it.
Types of VI Peels
There are 6 different types of VI Chemical Peels that can help achieve the desired effect of great looking skin. This section will go over each type of peel.
The Original Peel is made for someone who has sensitive skin, first time getting a peel done, and/or showing early signs of aging.
VI Peel Advance Plus is a chemical peel that is made for ages 40 or greater. It helps with fine lines and wrinkles.
VI Precision Plus is another great chemical peel that can help with hyperpigmentation, UV-Induced pigmentation, and melesma.
VI Purify Chemical Peel is a good choice for those that have oily skin and have active acne.
VI Purify/ Precision Plus is a good choice for those who have oily skin but also have acne with scarring.
VI Body Peel is a peel for the body that is showing signs of aging and has sun damage.
Contraindications
According to Vitality Institute, VI chemical peels can be used on all different skin types however, there are some contraindications including not not limited to breastfeeding or pregnant, have used Accutane within the last 6 months, allergic reactions to the ingredients and aspirin, have active wounds, infections, cold sores, individuals undergoing chemotherapy within the last 6 months, weakened immune system. It is always best to discuss medical history with a professional and also go over risk and side effects.
