By Katie Martlew
Whether you wish to remove sun damage, pigmentation, or uneven skin tone, or wish to smooth out wrinkles and restore firmness- a facial peel is the quickest and most effective way to freshen up your face without going under the knife.
With so many brand new and seriously spectacular DIY facial peel products on the market at the moment, younger looking skin is now available right at your fingertips.
La Prairie National Training & Promotions Manager Charlotte Turner tells us about the benefits of facial peels and exfoliation…
“(Peels) are great for skin that is experiencing uneven tone or texture, for example, visible evidence of enlarged pores and pigmentation. Whenever the skin is showing signs of fatigue or a general lack of clarity, (a peel) is perfect as a reinvigoration and boost to youthful translucence.” Says Charlotte.
RESCU: What are some other extra benefits of peels and exfoliation?
Charlotte: Extra benefits include…
-Smoother skin
-Boosted healthy glow
-Reduction in appearance of fine lines
-Increase in hydration
-Stimulation of circulation
-Increased Oxygenation of skin cells
-Reduction in the appearance of pigmentation.
Expert tip: “To realise these benefits, a peel or exfoliator must be used at least once a week and follow with a hydrating product to take advantage of the skin’s increased capacity for absorption.” Says Charlotte.
From Luxe to Less: RESCU’s top three picks of the best DIY facial creams on the market…
Serious skincare. Seriously spectacular results…
1. La Prairie Cellular 3-Minute Peel
From the Swiss skincare powerhouse La Prairie comes this brand new best selling miracle in a jar. Designed as a weekly ‘booster’ treatment for skin with diminished elasticity and enlarged pores, the 3-minute peel is a soft, non-granular refiner. It combines multi-fruit acids in a hydrating base to boost microcirculation, skin smoothness and oxygenation without the roughness of a mechanical scrub.
Key ingredients: La Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex, as well as finely tuned anti-oxidants, salicylic acid, fruit acids, extracts and complexes.
Key benefits: when applied once a week for 3 minutes only (the lazy girl’s guide to beauty) its refining action results in a skin that is noticeably smoother, has a velvety softness and a renewed healthy glow.
RRP $300. The Cellular 3-Minute Peel is available from selected David Jones and Salons nationally. For stockist info please call 1800 649849.
The certified organic radiance booster
2. Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel
This highly effective, powerful hydroxy acid complex of certified organic fruit juices and raw cane sugar exfoliates the skin, while enhancing skin tone and texture and boosting cell turnover.
Key ingredients: Hydroxy acid complex of certified organic apple, lemon, grape juices, raw cane sugar and white willow bark. Vitamin antioxidants A, C and E, and essential nutrients.
Key benefits: When used once a week, this at home spa quality treatment exfoliates and brightens the skin, and visibly refines skin tone and texture.
RRP $69.00. Available at selected David Jones, Myer and pharmacies nationwide.
The perfect quick and easy skin smoother for sensitive skin
3. Clarins Gentle Peeling Smooth Away Cream
This legendary best selling complexion perfector since 1974 is now even better. After just a few seconds the Gentle Clay effectively absorbs dead skin cells and impurities while encouraging skin renewal. After one minute flat, impurities are lifted off the skin as the clay is gently rolled away under the fingertips.
Key ingredients: Gentle Clay, Soothing Primrose Extract (for sensitive skin).
Key benefits: Absorbs dead skin cell, lifts away impurities, boosts radiance and encourages cell renewal.
RRP $48.00. Available at Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies nationally.
