Skin Care
Facial Treatments
Rejuvenating Facial $ 80
Our signature European facial customized for your skin type – be it dehydrated, oily or sensitive. This relaxing treatment includes cleansing with steam, toning, exfoliation, extractions, massage, customized correcting serums & moisturizer. We also incorporate Ultra Peel® II, which is an excellent retinol-based product that increases cell turnover. This is a perfect first-time or maintenance facial. (60 minutes)Oxygenating Trio $90
This antioxidant therapy corrects and prevents free radical damage, reducing oxidative and environment stress to the skin. It helps improve circulation and rejuvenate sluggish, dull skin that has been depleted by toxins, pollutants, allergens, improper diet, smoking and/or sun damage. (60 minutes)Detox Gel Deep Pore Treatment $95
This active blend is an excellent choice for detoxifying all skin types. Its penetrating action dissolves debris-clogged pores, softens blackheads, kills bacteria, and reduces inflammation and rough surface texture, leaving the skin hydrated, purified and clear. This treatment is a great choice for acne-prone skin. (60 minutes)Sensi Peel® $125
A blended TCA
(trichloroacetic acid) peel
This gentle formulation will strengthen and brighten the skin while helping to treat sun damage and other forms of hyperpigmentation. This multi-faceted treatment also provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial action, making it an excellent choice for helping to calm rosacea. This is a great choice for first-time chemical peel clients. (45 – 60 minutes)
Ultra Peel® I $125
A blended TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peel
This treatment is specially formulated to gently treat dehydration, menopausal and mature skin. It will help treat pigment disorders, fine lines & wrinkles, sun-damaged skin and acne. Overall, the final result will be plump, hydrated and ultra-soft skin. This is an excellent anti-aging treatment. (45 – 60 minutes)PCA Peel® with Hydroquinone $115
An exceptional blend of lactic acid, salicylic acid, kojic acid and hydroquinone, this formula will help to lighten pigment discolorations of any kind, inhibit acne and leave the skin firm & smooth. This is an excellent choice for skin on the oilier side. (45 – 60 minutes)Pumpkin Peel Treatment $95
This powerful antioxidant treatment brightens and rejuvenates, leaving the skin ultra smooth and providing pore-clearing action. This treatment exfoliates and draws impurities out of the skin while infusing vitamins, enzymes and nutrients into the skin. The result is a healthy glow, with little to no post-treatment peeling/exfoliation. (60 minutes)
Gida Aden
Licensed Esthetician and Certified PCA Skin Clinician
It wasn’t until after becoming a mom that Gida realized she wanted to explore a new, hands-on career where she could help people improve themselves. Having always taken an interest in health & beauty, Gida decided to attend Palm Beach Academy where she completed her education in the field of esthetics. Since graduating, she has also become certified with PCA Skin, the first medical grade skin care line in the industry.
Gida’s passion lies with improving the health of peoples’ skin using gentle formulas by PCA Skin, which goes along with company’s philosophy that “healthy skin is beautiful skin.” To achieve these results, PCA Skin offers carefully blended, high-quality ingredients in their treatments, as well as a homecare product line that can be customized to treat any skin type or condition.
Gida lives in Palm Beach Gardens with her husband, two-year old daughter and their 90-lb chocolate Labrador. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends & family, cooking, the beach, boating and everything else this beautiful place has to offer… except the harmful UVA and UVB rays!
CHEMICAL PEELS 101
What is a chemical peel?
Patients who have never heard of this treatment before will want to know, WHAT IS A CHEMICAL PEEL AND WHY SHOULD I GET ONE? A chemical peel uses ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and enzymes to accelerate the cell turnover rate (CTR) and stimulate collagen production. Peels address issues like acne, fine lines, sun damage or pigmentation, and also help produce smoother, more even-toned skin. The acids or enzymes work by breaking up the bonds that hold together the aged and sloughing skin, thereby speeding up exfoliation and leaving your skin smooth, hydrated and glowing.
When & how did chemical peels originate?
The chemical peel is one of the oldest cosmetic procedures in the world and was performed in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to help people attain smoother, more beautiful skin. This would be achieved by putting everything from sour milk & wine to fruit & vegetables on the skin. Today, chemical facial peels are popular because they offer nearly immediate results and can be performed as a quick & simple outpatient procedure.
What are the different types of chemical peels?
Light Chemical Peels
Light chemical peels are used to treat fine wrinkling, areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation, and acne. The solution used for light chemical peels is usually comprised of alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic, lactic or fruit acids. Light chemical peels are ideal for people who want the benefits of a facial peel with no downtime.
Medium Chemical Peels
For medium facial peels, many professionals use trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or Jessner’s solutions. These peels work well for treating fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigmentation problems. Similar to the light chemical peel, medium depth chemical peels require less downtime than a deep peel.
Deep Chemical Peels
Deep chemical peels are the strongest of the facial peels and must be performed by a medical doctor. The chemical used for deep chemical peels is phenol acid. Deep peels are used to treat coarse facial wrinkles, blotches caused by aging or sun exposure, and pre-cancerous growths. While a deep chemical peel produces the most dramatic, longest-lasting results, the procedure takes longer than other peels (about two hours) and requires the most healing time.
What are the side effects of a chemical peel?
With light and medium peels, relatively mild chemical peel side effects such as redness, dryness and flaking usually subside within a day or two after the treatment. The side effects of deep chemical peels are typically more pronounced, and recovery time is longer. While more serious side effects, such as infection, are possible with deep chemical peels, these side effects are rare when a qualified doctor performs the procedure.
What sets PCA Skin® Peels apart?
PCA Skin® uses gentle, yet highly effective formulas to achieve results with little to no downtime. For example, our TCA solutions are blends formulated with many ingredients including lactic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plumping phytohormones and kojic & azelaic acids to produce dramatic results without the discomfort and downtime associated with traditional TCA peels. Research has shown that blended peels are a “win-win”: gentle on the skin while producing the desired results.
