When Is the Best Time to Get a Chemical Peel?

Chemical peels remain one of the most popular cosmetic treatments, thanks to their wide range of benefits and their ability to be adapted to a variety of needs and skin types. Depending on the type of peel you have, your treatment can minimize wrinkles and other imperfections while rejuvenating your skin so it looks and feels fresher and healthier.

At Luminary Dermatology, our team offers chemical peels all year, but there are some definite advantages to scheduling a peel in early autumn. In this post, learn why now is a great time to schedule a chemical peel regimen for radiant skin that lasts the whole winter.

How chemical peels work

Chemical peels use special solutions to gently loosen and lift away the upper layers of your skin. These layers slough off, leaving behind smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin. 

Chemical peels are versatile, making them a good solution for an array of complexion concerns like:

• Lines and wrinkles
• Scars, including acne scars
• Uneven or rough skin texture
• Age spots and other areas of hyperpigmentation
• Sun-damaged skin

Peels are available in different strengths — mild, medium, and deep — providing visible benefits along with ramped-up production of collagen for skin that looks and feels fresher and firmer.

During this exfoliant treatment, we apply the peel solution to your skin, leaving it in place for a specified period before neutralizing and washing it away. Depending on the strength of the peel, you can expect some mild and temporary redness, similar to a sunburn, and mild peeling within a week or two of treatment. Deeper peels may have a more pronounced effect.

Aside from improving the appearance and health of your skin, chemical peels help your other products work better, too, by removing the dead layers of tissue that can hinder absorption of serums and moisturizers.

Why now is a great time to schedule a peel

While we can apply a chemical peel anytime of the year, fall and winter are ideal times to schedule your treatment. During these cooler seasons, sun exposure tends to be lower, making it easier to protect your skin and avoid irritation after treatment.

In fact, September is perhaps the best time to schedule a peel. That’s because by the time fall begins, you’re probably beginning to take notice of the damage caused by weeks of bright summer sun and hot weather. Most people find that once summer ends, their skin is in real need of renewal and the extra TLC a chemical peel provides.

In September, many people settle into more predictable routines with fewer last-minute day trips and beach days on the calendar. That leaves plenty of time to schedule a peel — or a series of peels for maximum benefits. And of course, getting a chemical peel now also sets the stage for a complexion refresh ahead of the holiday season and all of the social obligations it entails.

Schedule your peel today

Chemical peel treatment begins with a consultation to decide which peel is the best choice for helping you meet your skin care goals. 

To learn more about the peel options we offer and how they can benefit your skin, book an appointment online or over the phone today with the team at Luminary Dermatology in North Miami Beach, Miami, Homestead, Sarasota, Venice, Longboat Key, Bradenton, North Port, Florida.