The Jessner's peel has salicylic , resorcinol, and lactic acid as its active ingredients. It is extremely safe and one ofthe more effective "superficial" peels. I use it in all skin types safely. It is excellent to combine with TCA but these need to be done by your doctor as scarring... more
What is a Jessner's peel?
An aesthetician told me i needed a jessners peel for sun damage i have on my cheeks. From what research i've done, i can only gather that a jessner peel is a blend of chemical peel types. what is the jessner and when is it used on the face?
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6 answers to “What is a Jessner's peel?”A: A Jessner's peel is a peel similar to glycolic acid in strength
Chemical peels differ according to their strength, or how deep they go in the skin. Jessner's solution is a combination of three chemicals: resorcinol, lactic acid, and salicylic acid. Jessner's peels and glycolic peels are both superficial peels, meaning that they are lighter peels and will not... more
A: Jessner's Peel is a refreshing peel for the face, chest, hands etc.
Jessner's Peel is a combination of superficial peelings agents ie. sal acid, resorcinol and lactic acid. It goes a little deeper than a glycolic peel. The peel goes thru the epidermis to the junction of the epidermis and dermis. It is also used as a first coat in deeper peels such as a... more
A: Jessner's peel is a combination peeling agent
Jessner's is made of the following: 14g resorcinal -- a chemical compound from the dihydroxy phenols. It is the 1.3 isomer of benzenediol with the formula C6H4(OH)2 14g lactic acid 85% -- also known as milk acid, is a chemical compound that plays a role in several biochemical processes 14g salicylic acid... more
A: Jessner peel is a superficial peel
Dear Heidi A Jessner's peel is a superficial Salicylic acid peel that is sometimes combined with other agents to enhance the effect of the other agent. A Jessner's peel may or may not be a peel for which they are licensed by their State to perform. Your state board of cosmetology can answer this type of... more
A: Jessner's Peel
A Jessner's peel is a combination of 3 fruit acids mixed together to give you a wonderful light chemical peel. It is made up of 14% lactic acid, resorcinal and salicyclic acids and is done every 2 weeks for a series of 4-6 peels at $175 per peel for the face. Everyone should do a series yearly to get their... more
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