Skincare is about nourishing the body’s largest organ, which means it shouldn’t be restricted to just the face. Too often, we neglect the skin of our necks, chests, and hands, areas that show signs of aging much quicker than most other areas of the body. Because these areas either lack oil glands, have little to no fatty tissue beneath them, or are typically thinner than the rest of the skin on our bodies, they are often the first areas to show signs of aging, spotting, and sun damage. However, it’s never too late to begin treating these areas to restore their health, elasticity, and youthfulness.
The aging process on our necks, chests, and hands is accelerated by our constant daily movements (twisting, turning, bending, stretching, contracting) and the continued exposure to the sun. Let’s face it, most of us don’t walk around stiff, trying to avoid any sudden movement. We also don’t walk around wearing gloves all day or scarves wrapped around our necks and chests in order to avoid the sun. And a great majority of us hardly remember to put on sunblock before leaving the house. Over time, our negligence results in fine lines and wrinkles and a spotted or sun damaged skin. Luckily, there are many corrective and preventative skincare options available in today’s skincare markets.
Whether it be laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, or chemical peels, the results can be gratifying if performed by a knowledgeable and skilled aesthetician, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon. For the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on chemical peels, their costs, how they are used, and who can benefit from them.
Chemical peels are chemical solutions (usually acids) used to exfoliate the skin. They come in different strengths or percentages and are highly effective in improving the skin’s overall appearance by reducing acne scars, wrinkles, crow’s feet, hyper-pigmentation, and sun damage. They are just as effective on the hands, chest, and decollete area.
When considering getting a chemical peel, one must consider the desired results and the required financial and time commitment needed to attain those results. A typical chemical peel can run you an average of $150 for a superficial peel (e.g., glycolic, salicylic, lactic, TCA) and up to $6000 for a deep peel with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. However, many spas and licensed aesthetician’s offer skin peels at a much affordable rate, considering that peels provide the best results when used in series.
In many cases clients are required to return 6 to 8 times for their scheduled peel treatments, depending on the condition of their skin. It may seem like a prolonged commitment to keep in today’s fast-paced society, but the results are worth the time and effort.
Another benefit to consider is that skin peels can drastically enhance the overall appearance of hands, making them 
look younger. Elderly clients can benefit from hand peels which diminish the appearance of age spots and wrinkles. Peels can also help smooth out thick, rough skin due to months/years of manual labor. They can be highly beneficial to writers, construction workers, farmers, landscapers, nail technicians, beauticians, athletes, or anyone who exercises a profession that requires the use of their hands regularly.
On average, a superficial peel at a local spa can run you $40 to $80, which makes it quite affordable for those needing multiple treatments. A great advantage of series is that they can be purchased upfront for at a substantial discount. Series are a savvy way to save money and get the professional care and results you need. Prepare to be amazed at how your skin will brighten, dark spots will diminish, and texture will even out. I guarantee that you’ll see results after your first treatment.
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