Features of Aqua Peel you can experience at Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic

1. Personalized Care Segmented into 5 Steps

Instead of the typical 3-step method, we offer a systematic 5-step Aqua Peel program, from the process of softening sebum to skin soothing.

2. Use of Undiluted Solutions

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

3. Sufficient Time Allotted for Each Step

We proceed with the treatment at a leisurely pace, 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. Finishing 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 Aqua Peel special?

1. Delicate 5-step Aqua Peel Program

Typical Aqua Peel treatments commonly consist of 3 steps.

However, at Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic, we offer precise peeling care that goes beyond simply removing sebum to improve 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 mild acidic solution to gently soften 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 surface and smooth the skin texture.

Step 3: BHA Sebum Dissolution – Salicylic acid deeply penetrates the sebaceous glands to help manage 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 to maintain a comfortable state.

2. Using Undiluted Solutions at Their Original Concentration

The concentration of the solutions used is a crucial factor for effectively managing sebum or blackheads.

At our clinic, we use AHA, BHA, and soothing moisturizer ingredients at 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 Procedure

To maximize the effectiveness of Aqua Peel, it is important to apply each step accurately, taking ample time without rushing.

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

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 aim for a relaxed treatment process.

4. Soothing Care Incorporating Oriental Medicine Principles – Jaungo Modeling Pack

After some Aqua Peel treatments, the skin may become temporarily sensitive if the soothing step is insufficient.

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

which helps in skin barrier management and contributes to comfortably soothing irritated skin.

This is a meticulously designed soothing treatment, allowing even those with sensitive or acne-prone skin to receive it relatively comfortably.

What is Aqua Peel?

Aqua Peel is a peeling treatment that gently manages unnecessary waste products such as dead skin cells, sebum, and blackheads, using hydrating and mildly acidic solutions without causing physical irritation to the skin.

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

Typically, when dead skin cells build up or excess sebum accumulates around the nose, many people tend to extract them themselves at home or use exfoliating products.

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

Aqua Peel alleviates these concerns by using a mildly acidic solution sprayed by specialized equipment and gentle suction to comfortably clear and refine the skin.

Principles of Aqua Peel Treatment

1. Combined action of spray and vacuum suction

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

It is structured to cleanse and refine the skin without direct scrubbing, thereby reducing skin irritation.

2. Deep sebum management using sebaceous gland pressure differences

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 of the pores.

During this process, by regulating the pressure within the pores, it can help reduce the likelihood of inflammation.

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

3. Three key ingredients acting in stages

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

Excessive dead skin cells can make the skin appear dull and may hinder makeup adhesion.

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

Salicylic acid can penetrate deep into the pores, helping to maintain a clean internal pore environment.

Moisturizing and Soothing Ingredients: Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, and panthenol provide ample hydration to 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, followed by moisturizing and soothing processes.

This sequential process is designed to reduce skin irritation and help the skin maintain a stable condition.

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 comfortably maintain the skin barrier.

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

Expected Benefits of Aqua Peel

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

Aqua Peel is Recommended for

1. Those concerned about sebum, blackheads, and whiteheads

When pore blockages in the nose, chin, and forehead areas are visually noticeable

Recommended for those who desire sebum management without forced extraction.

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

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

For those who desire smooth skin texture and improved makeup adhesion

3. Oily skin type or excessive oil in the T-zone

Especially when sebum secretion increases in summer or skin greasiness is a concern

Those with oily and combination skin types where pores appear enlarged or sebum secretion is excessive

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

It is considered for skin that frequently develops whiteheads or blackheads and has the potential to worsen into inflammation.

It is suitable for those who want to manage early comedones and prevent the worsening of skin problems before they become severe.

5. It can be considered by those with sensitive or thin skin who feel burdened by laser treatments.

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

We recommend it to those who prefer gentle and stable skin care.

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

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

It can be chosen when you hope for good results from subsequent treatments and wish to achieve a synergistic effect.

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

It is recommended for those who experience excessive dead skin cells seasonally, or who wish to maintain a clear complexion by regularly managing their skin texture and tone.

It can be helpful when skin tone is uneven or dull, and when the skin surface texture 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 a tendency to easily form comedones like whiteheads or blackheads, consistently regulating the pressure on sebaceous glands can be important for management.

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

2. Skin with many blackheads/whiteheads and clogged pores

Recommended Cycle: Every 2-3 weeks

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

Purpose: To thoroughly clear out sebum, which is a waste product inside pores, and progressively help maintain clean and healthy pores.

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

Recommended Cycle: Every 3-4 weeks

If the skin barrier is sensitive and weak, a management approach focused on reducing unnecessary irritation and emphasizing moisturizing 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·Tone Improvement Purpose

Recommended Cycle: Every 4 weeks

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

Purpose: Focuses on routine care for overall skin health, along with consistently maintaining the skin condition achieved after treatment.

5. Pre-treatment for other procedures (skin boosters, lasers, etc.)

Recommended Timing: Within 3-5 days before treatment

When dead skin cells and sebum are properly managed, the absorption rate of active ingredients during subsequent treatments can increase, and skin reaction can also be positively improved.

Purpose: To increase skin absorption, anticipate good effects from subsequent treatments, and contribute to enhancing overall treatment satisfaction.