[Starting with Sebum Softening] Aqua Peel

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Aqua Peel Management Features

1. 5-Step Detailed Customized Protocol

Unlike typical 3-step procedures, our protocol is meticulously designed with five steps, from sebum softening to skin soothing and finishing. This allows for a more systematic Aqua Peel treatment.

2. Use of Undiluted Original Solution Ingredients

AHA, BHA ingredients, and soothing solutions are used in their original, undiluted concentrations to help provide more intensive care for the skin.

3. Sufficient Action Time Allocated for Each Step

During each procedure step, appropriate time is allowed for the active solutions to fully work on the skin.

This process allows for more effective management in an environment where sufficient time allocation is possible.

4. Finishing with Jaungo Herbal Soothing Pack

We use a Jaungo soothing pack, containing traditional Korean medicine ingredients, to reduce any heat or discomfort that may occur after the procedure and to help stabilize the skin barrier.

What Makes Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Aqua Peel Different?

1. Delicate Aqua Peel Management Consisting of Five Steps

Aqua Peel procedures generally proceed in three steps.

However, at our Korean medicine clinic, we subdivide the treatment process into a total of five steps, from X-peel to the application of a soothing pack. This aims for a peeling treatment that delicately manages the overall condition of the skin, beyond simply removing sebum.

Step 1: X-peel (Sebum Softening) – Uses a mild acidic solution to gently loosen the bond between old dead skin cells and sebum.

Step 2: AHA Exfoliation – Utilizes lactic acid and glycolic acid ingredients to refine dead skin cells accumulated on the skin surface and can help smooth skin texture.

Step 3: BHA Sebum Dissolution – Salicylic acid reaches deep into the sebaceous glands, contributing to softer management of sebum and blackheads.

Step 4: Hydration and Soothing – Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and aloe extract sufficiently hydrate the skin and help soothe and stabilize damaged barriers.

Step 5: Jaungo Modeling Pack – A soothing pack formulated with traditional herbal ingredients, this step calms skin heat and irritation that may occur after the procedure and aids in recovery.

2. Undiluted Solutions Used in Their Original Concentration

When it comes to managing sebum and blackheads, the concentration of the solutions used can be crucial.

At our Korean medicine clinic, all solutions containing AHA, BHA, and soothing and moisturizing ingredients are used in their original, undiluted concentrations.

We believe that by applying undiluted, original concentrations of ingredients according to each individual's skin condition, we can provide more effective assistance in sebum removal and exfoliation.

3. Sufficient Allocation of Solution Action Time for Each Step

To enhance the effectiveness of Aqua Peel management, it is crucial to apply each step with sufficient time and care.

At our Korean medicine clinic, we allow ample time for the solutions in each step to fully penetrate and act on the skin. This encourages sebum and dead skin cells to be gently separated and dissolved.

This approach is based on a treatment design that goes beyond simply wiping the skin's surface, meticulously observing the reactions of each skin layer and proceeding delicately.

Sufficient time allocation, when combined with systematic management, can lead to more profound improvements.

4. Soothing Care Through Herbal Jaungo Modeling Pack

Occasionally, after some Aqua Peel treatments, the skin may feel somewhat sensitive due to insufficient soothing.

At our Korean medicine clinic, during the final stage of the procedure, we apply Jaungo, enriched with traditional herbal ingredients, as a modeling pack to the skin,

to help maintain a stable skin barrier and alleviate irritation that may occur during the procedure.

This is a soothing treatment designed to allow even those with sensitive or acne-prone skin to receive the procedure relatively comfortably.

What is Aqua Peel Management?

Aqua Peel is a peeling method that gently refines dead skin cells, excessive sebum, blackheads, and other impurities accumulated on the skin, using a mild acidic solution with moisturizing effects, without strong physical friction or irritation.

It can be helpful to understand it as a 'comprehensive skin management' that not only cleanses but also provides hydration and soothing care simultaneously, without placing unnecessary burden on the skin.

When dead skin cells accumulate or excessive sebum is felt around the nose, it is common to self-extract at home or use physical exfoliants.

However, such strong physical stimulation can actually damage the skin barrier and, in some cases, increase sensitivity.

Aqua Peel is a management method focused on reducing these concerns and gently refining the skin without irritation, using a mild acidic solution sprayed through a device and an suction method.

Principles of Aqua Peel Treatment

1. Synergistic Effect of Solution Spray and Vacuum Suction

A special solution is sprayed while minimizing skin irritation, and vacuum suction helps remove old dead skin cells, excessive sebum, blackheads, and other waste products.

This method minimizes skin irritation without physical scrubbing and can contribute to maintaining deep skin cleanliness.

2. Deep Cleansing Using Pressure Differences within Sebaceous Glands

Sebaceous glands and pores naturally have their own internal pressure.

AquaPeel is designed to utilize this negative pressure within the pores, applying a vacuum suction method, to extract sebum from deep within the pores.

When the internal pressure of the pores is lowered, it can have a positive effect on reducing the likelihood of inflammation, such as acne.

This can help improve skin conditions prone to frequent acne breakouts and maintain a more stable state.

3. Three Key Ingredients for Systematic Management

Water-soluble AHA ingredients gently soften the stratum corneum accumulated on the skin surface, allowing for smoother skin texture refinement.

If unnecessary dead skin cells accumulate, it can lead to dull skin tone or makeup not adhering properly.

Oil-soluble BHA ingredients penetrate deep into the pores, helping to dissolve sebum and offering benefits for blackhead and whitehead management.

Salicylic acid, in particular, is expected to penetrate deep into the pores, positively influencing pore cleanliness.

Moisturizing & soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, and panthenol are used to hydrate the skin and comfort it from external irritations.

These ingredients can help reduce dryness or sensitive reactions that may occur after the procedure.

4. Systematic 5-Step Care Considering Your Skin

The AquaPeel treatment proceeds in a 5-step process: gently softening and removing sebum, softening dead skin cells, and then moisturizing and soothing after waste removal.

This sequential approach guides the skin to react stably, reducing the burden of irritation and helping to sustain the effects after treatment.

5. Peeling that Considers Skin Barrier Strengthening

While most peeling treatments tend to focus on removing the stratum corneum,

AquaPeel is performed in a way that minimizes skin irritation and is a soothing-focused care that can contribute to stabilizing the skin barrier function.

It can be described as a peeling treatment that allows for clean skin refinement and simultaneously expects ample moisturizing and soothing care.

Expected Effects of AquaPeel

• 1. Removal of sebum and waste products from deep within the pores
• 2. Expected relief of old dead skin cells and refined skin texture.
• 3. Contributes to maintaining clean pores and inducing their contraction.
• 4. Can help clarify skin tone and improve transparency.
• 5. Can hydrate the skin and provide a soothing sensation.
• 6. Aids in stabilizing the skin barrier and promoting healthy regeneration.
• 7. Provides benefits in reducing factors that cause and worsen acne.

Recommended for AquaPeel

1. Skin troubled by sebum, blackheads, and whiteheads

Those who visibly notice clogged pores on the nose, chin, or forehead areas

Suitable for those who prefer gentle sebum management instead of irritating extraction methods.

2. Those who feel their makeup doesn't adhere well or their skin texture isn't smooth

Those concerned about frequently flaky dead skin cells and foundation that doesn't adhere evenly to the skin

Those who expect smoother skin texture and improved makeup adherence may consider it.

3. Those with oily skin or excessive oiliness in the T-zone area

It is especially recommended for those who feel their skin is excessively shiny during summer when oil secretion increases.

It may be even more suitable for those with oily or combination skin where pores appear noticeably enlarged and sebum secretion is excessive.

4. Skin primarily prone to comedones before they develop into acne

This skin type repeatedly experiences whiteheads or blackheads before inflammatory changes occur.

This treatment can be considered when you want to manage comedones proactively before skin troubles worsen.

5. When caution is needed with laser treatments due to sensitive or thin skin

This method can be considered for those who react sensitively to external stimuli and find laser or strong treatments burdensome.

It can be suggested for those who desire regular management with minimal skin irritation.

6. When skin condition adjustment is needed before laser or skin booster treatments

This treatment can help by appropriately clearing dead skin cells and sebum, thereby enhancing the skin's ability to absorb active ingredients.

It can also be considered when you want to maximize the effectiveness of subsequent treatments.

7. Those who desire regular management to maintain their usual skin condition

This can be relevant when dead skin cells increase due to seasonal changes, or when you wish to consistently manage overall skin texture and complexion.

It can also be considered when your complexion appears dull or your skin surface feels rough.

Aqua Peel Recommended Treatment Interval

1. Oily skin with excessive sebum secretion and a tendency towards comedonal acne

Recommended Treatment Interval: 2 weeks

For skin with active sebum secretion that frequently develops comedones like whiteheads or blackheads, regularly managing the burden on the sebaceous glands can be beneficial.

The goal is to establish sebum balance through consistent initial management and reduce the likelihood of acne worsening.

2. Skin with frequently clogged pores and common blackheads and whiteheads

Recommended Treatment Interval: 2-3 weeks

Regular management to prevent sebum from hardening and accumulating inside pores can contribute to improvement.

You can expect to regulate sebum within the pores and, through continuous management, see a gradual improvement in pore condition.

3. Sensitive or dry skin that requires both exfoliation and soothing care

Recommended Treatment Interval: 3-4 weeks

If skin barrier function is compromised, it is crucial to continuously maintain hydration and soothing care while avoiding excessive irritation.

The primary purpose is to stably maintain the skin barrier and help create a hydrated skin texture.

4. When considering treatment for overall skin texture refinement and complexion improvement

Recommended Treatment Interval: 4 weeks

Even without specific skin concerns, it can be useful when you wish to continuously maintain smooth skin texture and a bright complexion.

It can contribute to establishing a healthy skin care routine and preserving the effects of other treatments you have received.

5. For skin condition adjustment before laser or skin booster treatments

Recommended Timing: 3-5 days before the main treatment

By clearing dead skin cells and sebum, active ingredients can be better absorbed during the subsequent treatment, and the treatment response is also likely to be more positive.

It can help improve the absorption rate of subsequent treatments, thereby increasing satisfaction with those treatments.