Peels

A peel is a form of exfoliation to remove the top layers of skin to reveal fresh, smooth, and lighter skin. Here at WOV we offer both chemical and manual peels.

What is a chemical peel?

A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to remove layers of skin, revealing the more youthful skin underneath. Chemical peels can reduce or improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne, scars, uneven skin coloring and other skin imperfections. Different chemicals determine the depth of your peel and type of skin condition treated.

What is a manual peel?

A manual peel is made up of spicules (hydrolyzed sponge + coral) that are massaged into the skin. Because of their sharp edges, they have a similar effect as microneedling. When massaged the spicule peel, enters the epidermis, where it stays until absorbed. Once absorbed, the spicules release a plethora of vitamins, minerals, and natural steroids (vit. D) to stimulate collagen production, control melanocyte activity, and improve cellular health. Unlike chemical peels, they do not contain any acids, which makes them pregnancy and nursing safe.

Benefits of Peels

Out with the old and in with the new. Chemical peels treat fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pore size, acne, pigmentation, and more. At WOV, we offer the widest variety of peels to reveal a new, radiant, you.

Acne

Topical acne treatments can only go so far, and a peel exfoliates deeper. Getting a peel cleanses your skin more thoroughly and reveals a fresh new layer of skin, without the acne. Peels for acne work best when received in a series, and we can customize a peel schedule to help keep your skin blemish-free.

Pores

Large pores are a common concern for many, and all who have them wish they’d go away. Removing the outer, often damaged layer of skin with a peel has the benefit of making pores look smaller.

Discoloration

You deserve to feel confident, vibrant, and beautiful. If sunspots, discoloration, and hyperpigmentation are getting in your way, a peel can help. Many clients find that a peel lifts discoloration from the skin for good.

Elasticity

As we age, we lose the elasticity in our skin. This can cause the cheeks to droop and sag. Fluctuations in weight can also cause skin to lose its firmness in the facial area. Skin lifting is one of the incredible benefits a peel offers.

Scarring

There is an implied permanence with scarring that isn’t accurate. Many scars from acne or anything else recede when exposed to the chemicals found in a peel.

Texture

Peels are best known for unparalleled skin-smoothing benefits. By lifting rigid layers of skin from the face, neck, or hands, the result is gorgeously smooth and touchable skin.

Fine lines + Wrinkles

Nothing leaves us stuck in the past as much as lines on the skin. These reminders prevent us from living in—and fully enjoying—the present moment. When fine lines or wrinkles have got you down, peels come to the rescue.

Complexion

Peels can improve overall complexion, by brightening the surface of your skin, lightening pigmentation, and evening skin tone.

Custom

Your peel is customized to ensure you get the most benefits from treatment. Whether you have a combination of concerns or a concern not listed above, there is a peel option for you.

Peels available at WOV

Each of our peels is safe for all skin tones, be mindful that darker tones may require a longer skin prep period.

R-3 Therapeel

An anti-aging and brightening peel in one. The Therapeel is 3% retinol (pH 1.8) peel for total skin rejuvenation. Vitamin A is small in molecular structure allowing it to reach the dermis. There is neutralizes free radicals, and stimulates fibroblast activity, improving skin elasticity and texture. This peel is left on the skin for 6 hours and washed off at home.

Green Sea Peel (spicules)

The Green Sea Peel is an incredible resurfacing treatment that targets hyperpigmentation, stimulates fibroblast activity, and immensely improves skin texture, tone, and clarity. This peel is pregnancy + nursing safe, and available year round.

Glycolic

Stimulates collagen production and increases hyaluronic acid production in the skin. Glycolic acid also acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten the complexion.

Salicylic

Clears the pore of excess sebum (oil), debris, and bacteria which may lead to future breakouts. An anti-inflammatory effect calms the skin, which is especially important for inflamed acne.

Lactic

Unique combination of acids reduces hyperpigmentation. Encourages ceramide production, thus having a moisturizing effect. Lactic is the most gentle acid which makes this peel downtime free and pregnancy, nursing safe, and available year round.

LaZer

A medium-depth peel that combines multiple acids to deliver a brightening effect, similar to a laser treatment. Reduces hyperpigmentation, including stubborn melasma. Improves skin texture much like laser treatments, and reduces redness.

SilkGlow

An innovative peeling treatment that helps regenerate the skin with 8 amino acids extracted for the spider web protein - an AHA, BHA, PHA, And NFA (natural fruit acids) that do not damage cells, improves complex skin problems. Perfect for a first time peel or those looking for an overall glow with no downtime.

PD-13 - coming soon

PD-13 is a zero downtime peel that effectively treats acne, actinic keratosis, even non cancerous skin growths, and controls sebum production. This peel is safe for teens to adults, has zero discomfort (no tingling or burning sensation), and is available year round.

FAQ's

Who is a good candidate?

We have a peel option for everyone. However, as with any peel, avoid 7 days prior: laser hair removal, waxing, chemical hair removal creams, electrolysis, topical retinoids, tretinoin, other topical acids, and any exfoliants.

How much does it cost?

R-3 Therapeel

• $135

Other peels

• $110

• Green Sea Peel pricing is located here

Homecare is strongly recommended with all first time peels and a peel series.

Is it painful?

With the majority of our peels being little to no downtime, our peels do not have the typical burning sensations associated with peels. Because each client's pain tolerance is different, some clients might feel some discomfort. At WOV, we do our very best to mitigate client discomfort with a cooling fan and lessening the active peel time.

What should I expect post-treatment?

• Smaller pores

• Tighter skin

• Clearer skin

• Brighter complexity and lighter pigmentation

• Even-toned and rejuvenated skin