The Glow-Boosting Duo: IPL and Chemical Peels
WHY WE LOVE IT
Looking for a skin refresh that delivers results without harsh downtime? One of our favorite combinations for radiant, even-toned skin is the powerful yet gentle pairing of an IPL Photofacial and AlumierMD’s Renew 30 chemical peel. Both treatments are fantastic on their own - but together, they work in harmony to brighten, smooth, and rejuvenate the skin with greater effectiveness than either can achieve alone.
Here’s why this dynamic duo deserves a spot in your skincare regimen.
What Is an IPL Photofacial?
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy uses pulses of light energy to target:
Sun damage and pigmentation
Redness and broken capillaries
Uneven skin tone
Early signs of aging
The light penetrates beneath the skin’s surface to break up pigmentation and even out your complexion - all with minimal downtime.
What Is AlumierMD’s Renew 30?
Renew 30 is a gentle lactic acid-based chemical peel designed for first-time peel clients or those with sensitive skin. It provides:
Light exfoliation
Hydration boost
Smoother skin texture
Brightened, refreshed appearance
It’s mild enough to avoid harsh peeling but effective enough to give your skin that post-facial glow.
Why Combine Them?
When you combine a gentle peel like Renew 30 with IPL, you’re addressing both the surface of the skin and the layers beneath it.
1. Enhanced Brightening
While IPL targets deep pigment and redness, the Renew 30 peel helps slough off dull, dead skin on the surface. The result? A more radiant, even complexion - faster.
2. Improved Absorption & Results
Removing that top layer of dead skin cells with a gentle peel helps your IPL treatment penetrate more effectively, enhancing the results of both treatments.
3. Boosted Collagen & Skin Renewal
Both treatments stimulate collagen production in different ways, so when combined, they give the skin a smoother texture, tighter tone, and more youthful appearance.
4. Minimal Downtime
Despite being a power pair, this combo is gentle enough for most skin types and requires little to no downtime — just a few days of light dryness or mild flaking.
5. Safe for Sensitive Skin
Using a mild peel like Renew 30 ensures we don’t over-exfoliate, making this combo suitable even for clients with more reactive or delicate skin types.
Who’s a Good Candidate?
This combo is perfect for:
Dull, uneven skin tone
Mild to moderate sun damage
Early signs of aging
Pigmentation or redness
Fitzpatrick skin types 1-3
We always start with a thorough consultation to customize the treatment to your skin’s needs and sensitivities.
Final Thoughts
Combining a gentle peel like AlumierMD's Renew 30 with an IPL Photofacial is an amazing way to boost your results and get glowing, even-toned skin - without aggressive treatments or long recovery times. Ready to glow from the inside out? Visit Plumpitupp Medical Spa, located in Etobicoke and let us help you achieve the skin of your dreams!