54 ascp skin deep september/october 2020
Estheticians know exfoliation resurfaces the
skin by removing the cornified cells that are
found on the protective barrier layer of the skin.
But did you know these cornified cells should be
addressed prior to the application of a chemical
peeling agent for clients with darker skin?
The biological structure of the stratum corneum of higher
Fitzpatricks contains more keratinized dead cell layers.
These additional layers are due to a greater intercellular
cohesion with a higher lipid content. Interestingly enough, the
additional layers of keratinized cells of the stratum corneum
are equal in thickness when compared to European skin
types. The stratum corneum difference is evidenced by its 20-
plus cell layers, versus only 16 layers for Caucasian skin.
POWER
by Pamela Springer
Peeling darker skin tones can result in
a healthy, glowing complexion—as long
as special considerations are made
Peel
to the
