Resurfacing Any Face in Any Season

Do you remember the episode of Sex in the City where Samantha gets a chemical peel right before Carrie’s book signing party? To “look fresh” for the event, she makes what she calls an impulse purchase with her local med spa and ends up having to hide under a large, conspicuous hat and veil.

That episode aired August 18, 2002 when chemical peeling was not a new modality, but far less sophisticated than today.

At that time, chemical peels were recommended for only Fitzpatrick 1-3 to limit hyperpigmentation potential. Because of intense downtime, they were offered in a six-treatment series during peel season, which was usually the fall (or spring), in-between Summer Fun and the Holiday Season. We can guess that Samantha was maybe a Fitzpatrick 2 and providing a chemical peel on obviously under prepped skin was a rational option with the understanding of the times. She probably looked amazing a few weeks later, but what long term damage was done?

The past approach of only treating a certain Fitzpatrick qualification, a mere two-week preparation period of dousing the skin with aggressive products, using single acid solutions (the SAME solution at every treatment) all supported with a short, two-week home care “recovery” routine, is now an antiquated philosophy.

So, what has changed?

With advancements in understanding skin science, peel solutions have evolved to stimulate and support healthy skin function. We have come to realize the “turn it and burn it” philosophy of the past may have provided instant results but ended up creating long term complications. To achieve fresh, young looking skin, we do not need to cause such intense inflammation that we have to hide out for two weeks! Nope!

With thoughtful homecare routines, and intelligent peel solution formulations from Lira Clinical, we can peel the entire Fitzpatrick scale, without waiting for a certain time of year.

But how?

Mastering the consultation is key! Every face is unique, not just in shape, tone and texture, but in many ways. Considerations like exercise routines, daily stress levels and lifestyle habits are all important in selecting peel solutions, modalities, and treatment plans. The consultation doesn’t stop at the first appointment but should be re-visited every time they “show their face.”

Homecare is ongoing, and not just for the probationary two weeks before and two weeks after clinical protocols. With Lira Clinical homecare, the skin will change, becoming stronger and healthier. The peel selection will progress and the skin is always “peel ready” because their home-care game is always on point.

Peels should be formulated with the intention to stimulate and strengthen. Single acid peels address one function of healthy skin. Lira Clinical formulations consider the entire skin functions as well as the entire skin’s health. Solutions that are fortified with minerals, plant stems cells, and antioxidants encourage exfoliation, as well as bright, beautiful skin!

Any face, any time! Because of advancements in understanding skin science, and deliberate product formulation, we are no longer limited to treatment protocols for the low Fitzpatrick types, rather, we can address all global skin types and conditions in any season. With progressive and versatile protocols and intentional, customized homecare, Lira Clinical provides resurfacing options for every face all year round.

Maybe you’ve seen the Sex in the City episode, and maybe you have not (it’s worth streaming it if you haven’t), but at any rate, thanks to Lira Clinical, we can find relief that we no longer have to worry about looking like “beef carpaccio” while perusing bright, beautiful skin!

Note: Watch a snippet of the episode referenced above.