Sugar Cane Peel (Add-on)                    $40  

An all-natural peeling treatment using Sugar Cane and fruit enzymes.  Packed with soothing ingredients like Organic Cucumber, Calendula, and Chamomile Extracts, this peeling offers a gentle yet effective exfoliation. An excellent addition to any facials!

AFA Peel

1. What is an AFA Peel?
AFA Peeling utilize amino acids (Amino Acid Filaggrin) to promote healthier + brighter skin. Using these proteins, which are also antioxidants, AFAs generate unique benefits offering the following benefits:

Greater moisture retention: Acidic amino acids are the primary moisture retention factor of the skin. In damaged skins, these amino acids are decreased.

Anti-aging: AFA gels are able to penetrate to the stratum granulosum. These antioxidants penetrate deeply providing the skin with three times more anti-aging results than AHAs.

No sun sensitivity: AFA Peels are excellent for sundamage and pigmentation because it does not make the skin photosensitive. This is very important as other peels can actually worsen skin damage as it makes the skin vulnerable to UV rays. Acidic amino acids produce a bi-product of Urocanic Acid which is a recognized UV filter.

Lessening Hyper-Pigmentation: AFAs have been observed to be more effective than hydroquinone for pigmentation, + are especially good for African, Asian or Indian skin types.

Deep exfoliation: The skin can take a much higher concentration of AFAs than glycolic acid + AHAs. This greatly aids clogged pores + acne as it decongests the skin more effectively.

Less irritation: There has been proven to be less irritation with AFA peeling. This benefits sensitive skin types as it is gentler than AHA Peeling. Also, the fact it does not make skin photosensitive is also crucial to sensitive skin.

2. What is the AFA Clay Peel?

The AFA Clay Peel is a two step process of AFA Clay Peeling with the regular AFA Peel. The AFA Clay Peel adds an even deeper peeling component as a pre AFA Peel treatment. The AFA Clay Peel helps close + tighten pores + enhance the AFA Peel’s potency.

3. AFAs and Microdermabrasion

AFA Peels can be used in conjunction with Microdermabrasion for an powerful treatment under the direction + guidance of a skincare professional. This pairing is an intensive anti-aging treatment for the skin which helps increase collagen production, promote elasticity + smooth fine lines.

4. How many treatments will I need?

You will see immediate results after your first treatment. For those treating an acute skin ailment (ie. scarring, acne), the number of treatments will be dependant on the severity of the ailment. AFA Peeling should have a minimum of two weeks between treatments + any skincare peeling should not be used the night before a treatment. An initial series of peels is highly recommended varying with skin type + goals. To maintain results, follow up treatments should be done every 4-6 weeks. Pairing this with a facial for a monthly pore-cleansing is ideal.

5. What should I expect?

The AFA Peel is extremely effective, + the overall appearance of the skin will be improved. The first few days after the treatment skin needs a rich moisturizer to protect + nourish the skin. The skin has been deeply exfoliated, so skincare will absorb deeper. If a rich moisturizer is not used, the skin may flake + feel sensitive. For those who are concerned about sensitivity or are inquiring about a series, an AFA Preparatory Facial is beneficial as the esthetician can give you individualized insight to your skin + prescribe a specific regime/ process.

6. AFA homecare and support care

AFA home care peeling is also available for pre, post treatment as well as ongoing homecare solutions. For sensitive skin types, pre-treatment home peeling will help prime the skin for the AFA Peel. Gel peels come in the form of Mild, Plus and Max which peels the skin to a lesser degree. The homecare also yields fantastic results, as well as it helps maintain the results achieved from the AFA Peel. Any peeling from products including AFA homecare must not be used the night before treatment.

 

AFA Peels
AFA gel	$85 Package Price 3 for $240 6 for $450 10 for $700
AFA clay peel + gel	$125 Package Price 3 for $335 6 for $625 10 for $950
adding the AFA treatments to a facial maximizes results.
AFA gel with Facial	$60 (plus cost of facial)
AFA clay peel + gel with Facial	$95 (plus cost of facial)