Aesthetician Maria Argeitou introduces us to new generation peels, and when we ask her how they differ from the chemical peels we’ve known so far, she tells us that the former “retrain the skin to regenerate itself.” An important reason to continue our questions..
1. Have you ever imagined that you could exercise your skin? The answer is yes, with new generation resurfacing systems or peels.
2. What are skin restructuring systems? pHformula, one of the leading brands in the field of aesthetics, has developed next-generation peelings based on regenerative medicine technology, focusing on controlled chemical skin restructuring.
3. What is the difference between chemical peels and next-generation peels? The mechanism of action in controlled chemical skin restructuring is entirely different from that of traditional chemical peels. Chemical peels primarily cause skin peeling, whereas controlled restructuring actively accelerates cell regeneration across the different layers of the skin, significantly reducing trauma and surface irritation.
Next-generation peels have the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin and self-neutralize, causing very mild exfoliation while stimulating the basal layer to continuously produce new cells, thereby reducing skin renewal time.
They stimulate fibroblast proliferation, increase collagen synthesis, and enhance hyaluronic acid formation, essentially retraining the skin to regenerate itself, like a workout for the skin.
THEY DO NOT DESTROY CELLS—THEY ACTIVATE THEM.
By continuing the treatment at home with products following the same philosophy, we maximize results and further accelerate skin regeneration.
4. What is the skin regeneration cycle? The skin continuously regenerates itself, but the regeneration time increases with age:
Childhood: Every 14 days
At 20 years old: Every 20 days
At 30 years old: Every 28-30 days
At 40 years old: Every 40 days
At 50 years old: Every 75 days
At 60 years old: Every 100 days
It is clear, then, that year after year, the skin’s ability to regenerate decreases.
5. When does skin aging begin? Skin aging begins at the age of 18. The 18-28 age range is the skin’s best phase, between 28-55, the first signs of aging become visible, and after 55, the changes become more pronounced.
6. What skin issues, beyond biological aging, can be treated with next-generation peels?
,-Photoaging
-Environmental aging
-Rough and uneven skin texture
-Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
-Acne and acne scars
-Enlarged pores
-Oiliness regulation
-Seborrheic dermatitis
-Rosacea, in the sense that we can reduce inflammation and strengthen the skin’s defense, making it more capable of coping with hormonal changes and external factors.
7. What are the contraindications?
-Allergy to acids
-Retinol treatment
-Active herpes
-History of hypertrophic or keloid scars
-Pregnancy and breastfeeding
-Any ongoing medical skin treatment
8. At what age can we start next-generation peel treatments? These treatments typically begin at age 28, unless an earlier issue, such as acne, needs to be addressed. A full course consists of approximately six sessions, spaced 2-3 weeks apart. When consistently following the treatment plan and using the appropriate daily skincare products, the results are cumulative. After 2-3 years, the skin’s appearance can resemble that of the previous decade, as the process of natural aging is significantly slowed down.
9. When is the best time for peels? Peels should be performed when sun exposure is minimal, specifically from early November to late April.
Mary Argeitou, www.mariaargeitou.gr. Contact number: 210 674 2622.
