Disappearing Acts

Derms are excited about the DermaCeutic Spot Peel. Popular in the Middle East, it's gaining ground stateside. "For the first time we have a spot peel that has a unique combination of ingredients from which we get high efficacy, no downtime and no side effects," explains New York City dermatologist Bruce Katz, M.D. The peel, which is left on the face for 2 minutes, contains alpha and beta hydroxy acids, mandelic acid and idebenone, one of the most powerful antioxidants for neutralizing the damaging effects of free radicals. Following initial application, patients keep a solution on for eight hours. "It's the kind of multi-modal approach that really gives a lot more benefits than a single-ingredient peel," says Katz. Another benefit: You can save money in the long run. Other peels usually take four to six sessions before a patient sees a significant difference. At $300 to $400 for the DermaCeutic treatment, which may require just one peel session at the doctor's office, followed by a 30-day at-home regimen that includes a spot treatment (at one third the strength of the in-office version), cleansers and moisturizers. "Because the ingredients aren't harsh and are in low concentrations, the peel is ideal for skin of color," adds Katz.
The above was written by Marcia Caster and published in Essence Magazine