What is a “peel”?
Q. What is a peel?
A. Many people think of those peel-off masks when they hear “peel”, that’s not what skincare professionals mean when they say peel. A peel is a mask that is applied to the skin to exfoliate dead skin away using fruit acids (enzyme peel) or chemicals (chemical peel). Chemical peels are used for a deeper resurfacing of skin and can be quite painful, numbing cream and anesthesia is usually used for chemical peels and they are legally only supposed to be performed under a doctor’s supervision in most states. J. Renee Peels are all natural and use fruit enzymes from pumpkin, papaya, pomegranate and other fruits as well as natural lactic, glycolic and citric acids. Our exfoliating masks are labeled peels but the actual action of enzymes is to dissolve or digest the dead skin cells, so there is no yanking or peeling action needed, which can damage sensitive skin. Our peels are applied to the skin like a mask in a thin layer and after 10-15 minutes it’s washed off with a cloth, leaving you with soft skin, unclogged pores and a youthful pink in your cheeks. Enzyme peels are the go-to for natural antiaging because they fade hyperpigmentation (age spots, sun damage, melasma, acne scars), they soften skin texture (acne scars, dry skin, bumps), brighten skin tone, dissolve blackheads and help unclog pores to get rid of acne. Peels are MAGIC for your complexion! Our enzyme masks come in 3 levels; level one is gentle enough for people going through cancer treatment and with extremely sensitive skin like Rosacea, eczema and even children benefit from this mask. The level 2 enzyme peel is still safe for sensitive skin but it’s a bit more active (hot) so it may not be appropriate for people with Rosacea. By “active”, I mean that it stimulates blood circulation and can feel warm to the skin as it’s working, which can make Rosacea skin types experience more redness. Our level 3 Peel is more active than level 2 and contains manual exfoliators (particles that scrub) for dual action exfoliation. The level 3 mask is only for robust skin types, as manual scrubs can leave fragile skin red and irritated. I recommend finding your skin type before settling on a home exfoliation plan. Doing too much exfoliating or using too many exfoliating ingredients together in your routine can end up irritating the skin and even thinning it instead of plumping it. For this reason, it’s important to know what products work well together and which ones don’t, as well as what product work well for you specifically. You can consult a professional for a skin analysis and they will go over the best plan for you.
