Chemical Peels Vs. Facials - What Are The Differences

We all love a good skincare treatment. 

When it comes to our skin we want it to look healthy, youthful and glowing, right? But with all the skincare treatments available on the market today how do we know which one is best for our skin and needs? 

Facials and Chemical Peels are some of the most popular and readily available treatments at med spas, but what do they actually do and what are the differences? 

When it comes to Chemical Peels vs. Facials you should know that they are entirely different treatments and the words aren’t to be used interchangeably. 

Here at Perfect Balance Day Spa we offer both types of skincare treatments and can help you know which is best for you by doing a Complementary skin analysis. 

Until then, let’s discuss the difference between Chemical Peels vs. Facials! 

Purpose Of Facials

A few words associated with facials are nourishing, hydrating, replenishing, soothing. 

Facials are exfoliation treatments meant to rejuvenate the skin by buffing away at the top layer while removing excess dirt, oil and toxins from the skin. 

Facials help with acne, dry skin, uneven skin texture, oil prone skin, blackheads, clogged pores and more! 

It’s a cleansing treatment that leaves your skin feeling clean, fresh and glowing. 

Facials can be done every month for maintenance and here at our day spa we offer 6 different types of facials ranging from express facials to customized facials and everything in between! 

Purpose of Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels are a more in-depth treatment that involve the use of an acidic chemical solution to help exfoliate and “peel” away at the skin. Is it technically a facial? Yes, but it’s a different type of treatment and process than a regular facial. 

Chemical peels are meant to target deeper layers of the skin to help with pigmentation issues, rosacea, acne scars, wrinkles, sun damage, sagging skin, melasma and more. 

While facials are hydrating and replenishing, chemical peels are healing and renewing. Chemical peels remove the top layer of the skin by penetrating through it with the custom chemical solution that doesn’t harm the skin, but helps it. 

It encourages the growth of new, healthy skin by stimulating collagen and elastin production. Collagen is what keeps our skin looking healthy, youthful, glowing and wrinkle free. 

The process is non-invasive, and virtually pain-free. You may feel some tingling and your skin may feel like it’s sunburned afterwards but that’s just the chemical peel working its magic! 

You’ll also notice that your skin literally peels away and reveals healthy, glowing and smooth skin underneath! 

Pro Tip: Don’t pull at the peeling skin no matter how satisfying it may be to do! 

Chemical peels range from light to deep and the type of peel is chosen based on your skin needs. 

Depending on what you need the chemical peel to resolve, you may need several peels before you get the desired result. After that, you will enjoy your renewed skin for months! Because chemical peels are more in-depth than facials, you won’t need to come in every month for one. 

It is actually recommended that you supplement with facials in between your chemical peel treatments for the ultimate skincare routine! 

Want To Know More About Chemical Peels Vs. Facials? Visit Perfect Balance Day Spa Today!

If you're considering a chemical peel, a facial, or both, visit us at the best massage spa in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Once you receive your complementary and in-depth skin analysis we will be able to provide you with the best treatments for your skin needs. 

We offer a variety of other services as well including, waxing, massage, Reiki, brow and lash enhancements, dermaplaning and more! 

Read our latest article, “Why Should I Get A Dermaplaning Facial Treatment?” to learn more about this popular facial! 

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