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Unlocking Radiant Skin

1/14/2026

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A Deep Dive into GlyMed Plus Chemical Peels

In the ever-evolving world of professional skincare, GlyMed Plus stands out as a trusted leader with over 30 years of expertise. Founded by licensed master aesthetician Christine Heathman, this pharmaceutical-grade brand combines cutting-edge science with certified botanicals to deliver transformative results. Sold exclusively through licensed professionals, GlyMed Plus emphasizes education, integrity, and personalized care — making it a favorite among estheticians for addressing concerns like aging, acne, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture.
One of the brand's most celebrated offerings? Their award-winning professional chemical peels. These customizable, in-clinic treatments exfoliate dead skin cells, stimulate renewal, and reveal smoother, brighter, more youthful skin. Unlike at-home options, GlyMed Plus peels are potent and designed for professional application, often requiring skin preparation with medical-grade home care for 4+ weeks beforehand.
Why Choose GlyMed Plus Chemical Peels?These peels go beyond basic exfoliation. They blend powerful acids with soothing, antioxidant-rich botanicals to minimize irritation while maximizing benefits. Key advantages include:
  • Customizable treatments tailored to individual skin types and concerns
  • Visible improvements in texture, tone, clarity, and firmness
  • Long-lasting results when paired with a consistent home regimen
  • Safer, more predictable outcomes thanks to professional oversight
Common side effects like redness, mild peeling, or swelling are typically short-lived (1-7 days), and downtime varies by peel intensity.
Here are some of the most popular GlyMed Plus professional peels and what they can do for your skin:
Professional Peptide Perfection Exfoliator
Often called the “walk-in welcome” peel, this gentle yet effective option is ideal for introducing clients to clinical treatments. It uses royal peptides to support protein regeneration, proliferation, and migration — perfect for mature or aging skin.
       Benefits
: Boosts collagen, improves elasticity, and provides subtle rejuvenation with minimal visible peeling.
5-Berry Pigment Control Peel (with 7% TCA)
A powerhouse for stubborn pigmentation! This antioxidant-rich formula combines TCA with five natural berries (cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, and bearberry) plus licorice root.
Benefits
: Targets photo-aging, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory marks, and acne while brightening and protecting the skin.
Professional Lift Solution 
15% TCA)For more advanced concerns, this stronger TCA-based peel stimulates protein turnover and cellular regeneration.
Benefits
: Excellent for improving texture, reducing fine lines, and reversing sun damage or signs of aging.
Other Standout Options
  • AHA Active Exfoliator (Glycolic + Lactic Acid blend) — Reduces wrinkles, clears comedones, and brightens while soothing with chamomile and ginseng.
  • Chamomile Chocolate Power Skin Rescue Peel — Lactic acid with cocoa, resveratrol, and acai for anti-aging, hydration, and tone improvement.
  • Salicylic Acid & Professional Jessner’s — Great for oily/acne-prone skin, offering detoxification, oil control, and brightening.
  • Vitamin A Professional Power Peel — Strong exfoliation with collagen stimulation for overall renewal.
What to Expect During and After TreatmentA typical session starts with cleansing and prepping the skin. The chosen peel is applied (sometimes layered), left on for a set time, and neutralized. Your esthetician will guide you through aftercare, including sun protection (SPF is non-negotiable!), gentle hydration, and avoiding irritants.
Results often appear within 1-2 weeks — think smoother texture, faded spots, reduced fine lines, and a healthy glow. For optimal outcomes, many professionals recommend a series of treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, combined with GlyMed Plus home care products.
Final Thoughts: Is a GlyMed Plus Peel Right for You?If you're ready to level up your skincare and tackle real concerns with professional-grade power, GlyMed Plus chemical peels offer safe, effective, science-backed solutions. Always consult a licensed esthetician to determine the best peel for your skin type and goals — and prepare your skin properly for the best experience.
Ready to glow? Book a consultation with a GlyMed Plus professional today and discover why estheticians and clients rave about these transformative treatments!
Note: Chemical peels are professional services only. Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding, and always follow your provider's advice for safety.
Your skin deserves the best — here's to healthier, more radiant you! ✨

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Everyone is talking about IASTM. What is it?

10/26/2023

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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation


IASTM is a technique that works like a standard massage, but specialized instruments are used in place of Massage Therapists hands. These instruments allow more direct treatment of the soft tissues involved with movement.

Benefits of IASTM:


-Pain Reduction

-Scar Tissue Management

-Faster Healing of Injuries

-Enhanced Muscle Function

How it works:

IASTM affects the vascular response to the injured soft tissue, through increasing the blood flow. IASTM works at the cellular level. The inflammatory response initiated through micro trauma to the affected tissues results in increased fibroblast proliferation, collagen synthesis, maturation and the remodelling of unorganized collagen fibre matrix following IASTM application. Which result in a breakdown of scar tissues, adhesions and facial restrictions.

Is IASTM the right treatment?


For patients experiencing acute or chronic pain, IASTM can help improve blood flow and stimulate healing in and around the pain area, improving function after one to four treatments.


IASTM is incorporated into most of our Sports Massages here at Bluewater Wellness. Make sure to ask your Massage Therapist if you'd like them to incorporate it into your next Sports Massage!


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Your guide to Chemical Peels

10/25/2023

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What is a Chemical Peel?


A chemical peel is where a solution is applied to the face to remove all the dead skin cells & stimulate the growth of new cells.


Chemical peels remove the top layer of dead or damaged skin to reveal smoother, more hydrated skin, so you can achieve that youthful GLOW!

Why is Fall/Winter Peel Season?


Chemical peel season is typically during Fall/Winter due to a lower UV index and heat. Thanks to the reduced sun exposure and moisture content in the air, you can get the best results from your chemical peel.

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What are the benefits of a Chemical Peel?


-Helps with uneven skin texture


-Reveals brighter skin


-Improves acne scaring & dark spots


-Diminishes fine lines


-Helps reverse sun damage


-Evens out skin tone


-Stimulates collagen production


-Reduces pore size


-Reduces dryness


-Lightens dark spots under the eyes


What is the best Chemical Peel for you?


We offer a variety of peels here at Bluewater Wellness! For clients with sensitive skin or who want to reduce the appearance of fine lines, a superficial chemical peel such as a Jessner's peel may be the best option. Medium-depth peels, such as TCA peels, can be used to address deeper wrinkles, as well as hyperpigmentation such as melasma and sun spots. We also have the revolutionary BioRePeel, which offers the client no downtime with excessive peeling.



Not sure on which Peel to choose? We have an Esti’s choice option, where your Esthetician will choose the right peel for you.

Is a Chemical Peel safe?

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Yes, however it can cause redness, swelling, itching, burning, and scarring for some clients. It's always best to
speak to a professional who can pick the most suitable strength for you.

After Chemical Peel care tips:


Avoid direct exposure


-Apply SPF every 2-3 hours


-Avoid picking or pulling the skin that is flaking or peeling (this can cause irritation
& increase the risk for infection)


-Double cleanse

-Nourish with oil

-Boost moisture & skin barrier support

-Do not use harsh or granular scrubs

-Avoid makeup for 24 hours

-Avoid activities that may make skin feel more sensitive such as exercise with
excessive perspiration

What to expect post Chemical Peel:

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-you may notice redness, tingling, or tightness


-you may notice some dryness, irritation,
& mild swelling

-your skin may look flaky or peel, & discolorations
or imperfections may temporarily may be more noticeable

-you may breakout or notice skin looks tan or slightly darker than usual

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Welcome BioRePeel

9/10/2023

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BioRePeel is a cutting-edge procedure created by CMed Aesthetic in Italy. It uses revolutionary 2-phase technology to deliver bio-stimulating, rejuvenating, and a peel-like effect without the downtime or peeling associated with a conventional peel. BioRePeel distinguishes itself from its rivals thanks to its rich composition. As a result, the mixture of active ingredients enables it to successfully delay skin aging. It has been scientifically demonstrated to reduce or completely reverse UV damage, pigmentation, acne, and scarring.

To show the smooth, luminous new layer of the underlying skin, BioRePeel delicately removes the topmost layer of skin while dissolving the links between the cells. It activates the Fibroblast cells, which are the cells mainly responsible for regenerating skin cells, while also exfoliating the skin's surface.
It Provides;
  • BIOstimulation | Stimulates the Fibroblast cells to dramatically improve the texture of the texture of the skin while delivering instant and long term results.
  • Revitalization | Is responsible for healthy new skin formation.
  • PEELing | Provides CTR - Cell Turn Over and skin renewal.
 
To achieve the powerful effects of the BioRePeel it contains the following blend of ingredients: 
  • TCA 35% to improve skin texture, tighten and reduce and or eliminate loose skin, wrinkles, scars and pigmentation
  • Salicylic Acid to decongest the pores & help to eliminate excess oil
  • Tartaric Acid to brighten the skin and  Lactobionic Acid to ensure a more effective intercellular metabolism.
  • Vitamin C to provide antioxidant and to strengthen the capillaries
  • Amino Acids & Vitamin B2 to revitalize and stimulate the formation of healthy new cells derived
Benefits of BioRePeel
  •  No downtime, no pain, no redness or irritation
  • Treatment can be safely performed year round
  • Exfoliates, removes dead skin, increases CTR Cell Turn Over Rate 
  • Stimulates Fibroblast cells (cells responsible for most all collagen production in the skin) and elastin
  •  New skin regeneration
  • Improves texture of the skin, tightens and brightens the skin, addresses skin aging, softening lines
  • Reduces and or eliminates hyperpigmentation, age spots and Melasma
  • Can improve and eliminate acne and PIH - Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, post-acne scarring
  • Purification and oxygenation of the skin, increasing skins moisture for a softer and a more rejuvenated appearance 
  • Non-invasive infusion of vitamins and antioxidants without injections/needles
  • Can be performed on multiple parts of the body including; the face, neck, décolletage, hands, feet, arms, legs, back and stomach
BioRePeel Candidates
  • This treatment is suitable for all skin types, colors and ages. Fitzpatrick Scale 1 - 6
  • It's extremely beneficial to those looking to slow the aging process of the skin as it contains essential vitamins and amino required for all skin types.
  • It's  an excellent treatment for those with acne prone, congested skin. As well as skin that suffers from hyperpigmentation and scarring and Melasma.
  • Due to its extremely short, to no downtime, it is a miracle treatment for those with busy schedule and frequent social commitments.

Contraindications
  • Retinoids (discontinue 7 days prior to BioRePeel, otherwise, some flaking and increased tingling may occur)
  • Active bacterial, viral, fungal or herpetic infection
  • Open wounds
  • Pre-existing inflammatory dermatosis (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, pemphigus, etc.)
  • Skin cancer, without being cancer free for a period of 3 years and direct written notice from physician
  • Pregnancy or nursing
  • History of drugs with photo-sensitizing potential
  • Use of Accutane within the last 6 -8 months
  • Underwent any kind of surgery and not fully recovered


Pre-Treatment Instruction | 5-7 Days Prior to Treatment
AVOID
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Waxing
  • Chemical Hair Removal Creams -Electrolysis
  • Topical Retinoids -Tretinoin
  • Other topical acids -any exfoliants



Post Treatment Instruction 
  • Your Aesthetician will send you home with a Physician Formulated Cleanser, Stem Cell Serum, Hyaluronic Acid, BioPeptide Night Moisturizer and a Broad Spectrum SPF 50.
(Until the skin is fully healed 5-7 days)
AVOID:
  • Non mineral based makeup products
  • ALL AHA's, BHA'S, Actives and RETINOL
  • Laser hair removal, waxing, tanning beds, swimming and sauna's for 7 days.
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DMK Enzyme Treatments

1/22/2023

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Imagine looking down through the top of the skin, think of the inside of the skin like a factory, the product that factory produces is the skin you see on the surface. DMKs signature Enzyme Therapy treatments work on revising the skin to function as a young, healthy skin would.

Over 40 years have been spent perfecting DMK’s signature Enzyme Therapy treatments, utilizing the beneficial effects of transfer messenger enzymes. It encourages blood circulation, oxygenation, and the lymphatic drainage system while simultaneously, through reverse osmosis, helping to flush away toxins and free radicals as well as stimulating collagen production. Formulated to be the basis of all DMK Skin Revision treatments to enhance optimal skin function, Enzyme Therapy works to create long-lasting results.
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Experience the difference. When you have a DMK treatment, the DMK Skin Revision Technician will discover your primary concerns, thoroughly assess the skin from a functional and structural perspective and tailor a bespoke treatment, combining various DMK formulations, followed by our signature Enzyme Therapy Masque. Not your ordinary facial. We make a difference by doing things differently.

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