Retinol Medical Peel

Retinol (vitamin A alcohol) is the precursor to retinoic acid, the most studied skin-active retinoid. At the dermal level, retinoic acid accelerates keratinocyte turnover (bringing fresher cells to the surface faster), inhibits the enzymes that break down collagen, stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen, and normalises the distribution of melanin by interrupting the pathway from tyrosine to melanin formation. The result is progressive improvement…

The 3% retinol concentration used in the Estetik Point medical peel sits significantly above the 0.025–1% range common in cosmetic retail products. Combined with Neocitriate — a citrate ester that enhances penetration and provides mild keratolytic action — and the patented Aminofil complex, which supplies amino acid precursors to support collagen synthesis directly at the dermis, the formulation functions simultaneously as an exfoliant, a collagen…

At the clinic the physician assesses the skin type and degree of photoaging to confirm suitability. The peel solution is applied evenly across the face (or targeted to specific zones such as the forehead, cheeks or perioral area). The patient may feel a brief tingling or mild warmth as the product contacts the skin; this normalises within minutes. After the appropriate contact time, a soothing and hydrating post-treatment mask is applied to support the…