Why Fall is the Perfect Season for Chemical Peels: Rejuvenate and Protect Your Skin

Fall is considered an ideal time for chemical peels for several reasons related to skin health and the changing environment:

1. Reduced Sun Exposure

• Less Intense UV Radiation: During the fall, the sun's rays are generally less intense than in the summer, reducing the risk of UV damage to the sensitive, post-peel skin. Chemical peels exfoliate the top layers of skin, making the new skin more vulnerable to sunburn and hyperpigmentation. In the fall, people tend to spend less time outdoors, decreasing UV exposure.
• Easier Sun Protection: With cooler weather, it's more comfortable to wear protective clothing (hats, scarves) that shield the face from UV rays. This added layer of protection helps maintain the results of the peel and prevent skin damage.

2. Time for Recovery

• Preparation for Holiday Season: Starting peel treatments in the fall allows the skin time to recover and rejuvenate before the social events of the holiday season. Most chemical peels require some downtime for the skin to heal, especially medium and deep peels, which may cause redness, flaking, or peeling for several days to weeks.
• Less Outdoor Activities: In the fall, people often engage in fewer outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, or beach trips. This lower level of outdoor exposure minimizes the risk of complications and allows for a more comfortable recovery process.

3. Optimal Skin Renewal

• Summer Damage Repair: Fall is a great time to address the skin damage accumulated over the summer, such as sunspots, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation. A chemical peel can help exfoliate and remove the damaged outer skin layers, promoting a brighter and more even complexion.
• Boost Skin Renewal: The cooler, drier weather of fall can naturally make the skin more prone to dryness and flakiness. A peel can help kickstart the skin’s renewal process, removing dead cells and encouraging the production of new, healthier skin cells.

4. Hydration and Moisture Balance

• Post-Peel Care: Fall weather often requires a shift to more hydrating skincare routines. After a peel, skin benefits from hydration to aid in healing and to maintain a soft, smooth texture. The drier, cooler fall air makes it the perfect time to start using richer, more moisturizing products that may be too heavy during the summer.

5. Preparation for Winter

• Get Ahead of Winter Dryness: Fall peels help prep the skin for the harsher conditions of winter, when dryness and dullness are common issues. By exfoliating and rejuvenating the skin in the fall, you can build a foundation of healthier skin that’s more resilient to winter's drying effects.

Overall, fall offers the perfect combination of reduced sun exposure, cooler weather, and the opportunity for post-peel recovery, making it the best season to incorporate chemical peels into a skincare routine.

Choose between these 3 peels at Zawada Health:

The AlumierMD Glow Peel is known for being deeply penetrating but very tolerable, with resorcinol to support the acids in clearing sebaceous glands
and rejuvenating the epidermis. BEST FOR: Controlled deeper peeling. with comfortable and manageable downtime. Ideal for all skin types.
CONTAINS: 7% salicylic acid, 7% lactic acid and 7% resorcinol.

BENEFITS: Clears acne, improves rosacea, minimizes hyperpigmentation and reduces wrinkles for glowing
long-term impact.

THE RADIANCE REVEALER The AlumierMD Radiant 30 Peel is a multifunctional peel that targets multiple skin conditions, including fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, sun damage and large pores. BEST FOR: All skin types, especially those with hyperpigmentation or dullness.
CONTAINS: 30% lactic acid.

BENEFITS: Reduces hyperpigmentation, evens out skin tone and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it boosts cell turnover and stimulates collagen, improving skin texture and tone.

THE PURIFIER The AlumierMD BHA 20 Peel contains pure salicylic acid (BHA) to improve skin tone and texture by exfoliating dead skin cells in
and around the follicles. BEST FOR: Dissolving skin debris that clogs pores. Also helps to reduce irritation and breakouts.
CONTAINS: 20% salicylic acid.

BENEFITS: Salicylic acid can get deep into your skin to do its job, which helps to reduce sebaceous secretions and control acne breakouts as well as ingrown hairs.

To get started, book a 15 minute Virtual Naturopathic visit with Dr. Carol to assess your skin online or ask about it at your next regular visit.