Features of Aquapeel you can experience at Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic

1. 5-step detailed customized treatment

Instead of the typical 3-step method, we provide a systematically structured Aquapeel program with a total of 5 steps, from the sebum softening process to the skin soothing stage.

2. Use of undiluted solutions

By using AHA, BHA, and soothing ingredient solutions in their original, undiluted concentrations, we can help improve your skin.

3. Sufficient time allocated for each step

We perform the treatment with ample time, allowing each solution to be fully absorbed and act on the skin.

This meticulous process is possible in an environment focused on each individual client.

4. Finished with Jaungo herbal soothing pack

The herbal-based Jaungo soothing ingredients can help alleviate skin heat and irritation, and comfortably manage the skin barrier.

What makes Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic's Aquapeel special?

1. Delicate 5-step Aquapeel program

Typical Aquapeel treatments are often composed of 3 steps.

However, at Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic, we offer precise peeling care that goes beyond simply removing sebum, improving overall skin condition through a systematic 5-step process from the X-peel stage to the soothing pack.

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

Step 2: AHA Exfoliation – Uses lactic acid and glycolic acid to remove dead skin cells from the skin's surface and smooth skin texture.

Step 3: BHA Sebum Dissolution – Salicylic acid penetrates deep into the sebaceous glands to help clear sebum and blackheads.

Step 4: Hydration and Soothing – Hydrates the skin with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and aloe ingredients, and comfortably manages the skin barrier.

Step 5: Jaungo Modeling Pack – A pack containing herbal soothing ingredients that calms skin heat and irritation, helping maintain a comfortable state.

2. Using undiluted solutions in their original concentration

The concentration of the solutions used is an important factor for effectively managing sebum and blackheads.

At our clinic, we use AHA, BHA, and soothing moisturizer ingredients in their original, undiluted concentrations.

By applying undiluted, highly concentrated ingredients tailored to individual skin characteristics, we can help with sebum removal and exfoliation.

3. Ensuring sufficient action time for each step – Delicate execution

To enhance the effectiveness of Aquapeel, it's crucial to apply each step accurately with sufficient time, without rushing.

At our clinic, we allocate sufficient time for each solution to act, designing the process so that sebum and dead skin cells can be gently separated and removed.

This reflects the importance of a treatment design that meticulously considers the reaction of each skin layer, rather than just a superficial treatment.

We focus on the individual's skin condition and strive for a relaxed treatment process.

4. Soothing care incorporating traditional Korean medicine principles – Jaungo Modeling Pack

After some Aquapeel treatments, the soothing stage may not be sufficient, causing the skin to become temporarily sensitive.

At our clinic, in the final stage of the treatment, we apply Jaungo, an herbal ingredient from traditional Korean medicine, in the form of a modeling pack,

which helps manage the skin barrier and contributes to comfortably calming irritated skin.

This is a meticulously designed soothing treatment that even those with sensitive or acne-prone skin can receive relatively comfortably.

What is Aquapeel?

Aquapeel is a peeling treatment that gently manages unnecessary waste products such as dead skin cells, sebum, and blackheads by using moisturizing and weakly acidic solutions, without causing physical irritation to the skin.

It is best understood as an integrated skin care treatment that can simultaneously remove waste, moisturize, and soothe the skin without causing excessive irritation.

When dead skin cells accumulate or a lot of sebum builds up around the nose, people often resort to self-extraction or using exfoliating products at home.

However, excessive physical stimulation can risk damaging the skin barrier.

Aquapeel alleviates these concerns by using a weakly acidic solution sprayed by special equipment and gentle suction to comfortably clear the skin.

Principle of Aquapeel Treatment

1. Combined Action of Spray and Vacuum Suction

It gently sprays a special solution onto the skin, while simultaneously using vacuum suction to effectively remove old dead skin cells, excessive sebum, and blackheads.

This structure allows for thorough skin cleansing and refinement while minimizing skin irritation, without direct scrubbing.

2. Deep Sebum Management Using Sebaceous Gland Pressure Difference

There is inherent pressure within the sebaceous glands and pores.

Aqua Peel utilizes the principle of negative pressure (vacuum suction) to gently draw deep sebum out from within the pores.

This process can help regulate pressure within the pores, thereby reducing the likelihood of inflammation.

Consequently, it can contribute to improving the skin environment that may influence acne development.

3. Three Key Ingredients Acting Step-by-Step

AHA (Water-soluble): Gently softens old dead skin cells accumulated on the skin's surface, helping to refine skin texture for a smoother feel.

Excessive dead skin cell buildup can make the skin appear dull and can also hinder makeup adhesion.

BHA (Oil-soluble): An oil-soluble ingredient with the property of dissolving sebum inside pores, useful for gently removing blackheads and whiteheads.

Salicylic acid can penetrate deep into the pores, helping to keep the pore interior clean.

Moisturizing and Soothing Ingredients: Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe, and panthenol adequately hydrate the skin and comfort it from external irritations.

This contributes to alleviating skin dryness or sensitivity that may occur after the treatment.

4. Systematic Step-by-Step Skin Refining Process

This treatment proceeds in a total of 5 steps: gently softening sebum, then softening dead skin cells, cleansing waste products, followed by moisturizing and soothing.

This sequential progression is designed to reduce skin irritation and help the skin maintain a stable state.

5. Peeling that Considers Skin Barrier Health

While typical peelings primarily focus on removing dead skin cells,

Aqua Peel aims for a soothing-focused management approach that minimizes skin irritation while helping to keep the skin barrier comfortable.

This can be described as a peeling method that goes beyond simply cleansing the skin, also considering ample moisturizing and soothing effects.

Expected Benefits of Aqua Peel

• 1. Cleansing of sebum and waste products inside pores
• 2. Improving skin texture by removing old dead skin cells
• 3. Refining pores and helping to improve pore size
• 4. Contributing to clearer and more translucent skin tone
• 5. Hydrating the skin and maintaining a soothed state
• 6. Stabilizing the skin barrier and creating a healthy skin environment
• 7. Managing acne-prone environment and preventing worsening

Recommended For Aqua Peel

1. Those concerned with sebum, blackheads, and whiteheads

If pore blockages are visibly noticeable on the nose, chin, or forehead

Recommended for those who desire sebum management without forced extraction.

2. If makeup does not adhere well or skin texture is uneven

Skin condition where foundation does not apply evenly due to lifted dead skin cells

For those who desire smooth skin texture and improved makeup adhesion

3. Oily skin types or excessive oiliness in the T-zone area

Especially if sebum secretion increases in summer or shine is a concern

Those with oily or combination skin that appears to have enlarged pores or excessive sebum secretion

4. This applies to skin where comedones frequently occur before progressing to acne.

It is considered for skin where whiteheads or blackheads frequently appear, and there is a possibility of worsening into inflammation.

It is suitable when you want to prevent the worsening of problems by managing early comedones before skin troubles become severe.

5. It can be considered by those who feel burdened by laser procedures due to sensitive or thin skin.

It can be suggested to those who are sensitive to external stimuli and find it difficult to receive laser or high-intensity treatments.

It is recommended for those who prefer gentle and stable skin management.

6. It can be considered when a pre-treatment process for the skin is deemed necessary before laser or skin booster procedures.

It can help improve the absorption rate of active ingredients by organizing dead skin cells and sebum.

It can be chosen when you want to achieve good results from subsequent procedures and create a synergistic effect.

7. This is a treatment for those who believe a routine for periodically managing their skin condition is necessary.

It is recommended for those who experience a lot of dead skin cells due to seasonal changes, or who want to maintain a clear complexion by regularly managing their skin texture and tone.

It can be helpful when skin tone is uneven or feels dull, and the texture of the skin surface is not uniform.

Aqua Peel Treatment Cycle

1. Oily Skin / Excessive Sebum / Comedonal Acne Skin

Recommended Cycle: Every 2 weeks

If you have skin with high sebum production and prone to comedones like whiteheads or blackheads, consistently regulating the pressure of the sebaceous glands can be important for management.

Purpose: To help balance sebum through initial intensive management and prevent acne from worsening.

2. Skin with Many Blackheads and Whiteheads, Clogged Pores

Recommended Cycle: Every 2-3 weeks

It is important for good management to regularly remove sebum before it accumulates and hardens inside the pores.

Purpose: To thoroughly cleanse sebum, which is waste inside the pores, thereby helping the pores gradually stay clean and healthy.

3. Sensitive / Dry Skin (Exfoliation + Soothing Focus)

Recommended Cycle: Every 3-4 weeks

If the skin barrier is sensitive and weak, management focused on reducing unnecessary irritation and emphasizing hydration and soothing care can be effective.

Purpose: To help protect the skin barrier and maintain a hydrated and healthy skin texture.

4. Normal Skin / Skin Texture and Tone Improvement Purpose

Recommended Cycle: Every 4 weeks

This is a suitable cycle when there are no major skin problems, but you want to consistently refine skin texture and maintain a subtle glow.

Purpose: To focus on routine management for overall skin health, and to continuously maintain the skin condition achieved after treatment.

5. Pre-treatment Use Before Other Procedures (Skin Boosters, Lasers, etc.)

Recommended Timing: Within 3-5 days before the procedure

When dead skin cells and sebum are properly organized, the absorption rate of active ingredients during subsequent procedures can increase, and skin reactions can also positively improve.

Purpose: To increase skin absorption, thereby anticipating good effects from subsequent procedures and contributing to overall treatment satisfaction.