Stretchpeel

Written by Alain Tenenbaum on January 30, 2026. Posted in Metabolic Solutions.

Intro Text: StretchPeel is a professional protective metabolic cream designed to support a more uniform skin appearance while providing functional UVA–UVB protective support without alcohol-based sunscreen systems. Through the combined action of kojic acid and arbutin, its formulation contributes to the modulation of pigmentation-related pathways and helps limit photo-induced skin stress, supporting surface protection and visual refinement without the drawbacks commonly associated with alcohol-containing sunblocks.
Combinations – Before:
Recommended combinations (before):
- Aseptiskin – Essential skin cleansing and aseptic surface preparation prior to any dermo-functional or depigmenting procedure, ensuring optimal protocol safety and predictability.
- PrePeel – Normalizes the skin surface and prepares cutaneous receptivity prior to corrective or depigmenting protocols.
- Microabrasive Cream – Improves surface uniformity and limits pigment retention on uneven, thickened, or hyperkeratotic areas.
Clinical benefit: Ensures controlled surface conditions, optimizes skin receptivity, and reduces the risk of post-procedure pigmentation irregularities.

Typical sequencing: Aseptiskin is applied immediately prior to the procedure. Preparatory products may be used for several days beforehand according to skin profile and protocol objectives.
Combinations – After:
Recommended combinations (after):
- Post Peel – Supports barrier recovery and helps calm skin reactivity following aesthetic procedures.
- Gradient Cream – Provides metabolic support and contributes to progressive improvement of skin quality during recovery and maintenance phases.
- StretchPeel – Introduced after a minimum interval of approximately 15 minutes following application of Peeling de Luxe Plus, without removing Peeling de Luxe Plus, as a functional photoprotective and pigment-stabilizing layer.
Clinical benefit: Supports post-procedure recovery while maintaining pigmentation stability and reducing UV-related metabolic stress.

Typical sequencing: Apply Peeling de Luxe Plus according to protocol. After a controlled waiting period (≈15 minutes), introduce StretchPeel without removing the underlying peel. Complementary care may be applied in the evening as indicated.
Combinations – Alternate:
Recommended combinations (alternate):
- Lipoic Acid – Antioxidant and metabolic modulation when alternated to reinforce tolerance and oxidative balance.
- Clarté de Lune – Night-time support focusing on oxidative balance and skin comfort.
- Rose du Désert or Les Félins – Enhances hydration and sensory comfort, particularly for sensitive or chronically exposed skin.
Clinical benefit: Allows flexible alternation of care while preserving comfort, supporting pigment stability, and limiting irritation.

Typical sequencing: Alternate by day, night, or treated area according to phototype, skin sensitivity, and protocol objectives.
Recommended Phototypes: I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Formulation Type: Cream-based formulation
Topographic Categories: Face , Body , Neck, Décolleté, Periocular, Hands
Specific Indications:
- Support of mild hyperchromias and uneven skin tone.
- Melasma-prone and hyperchromic skin profiles, including post-inflammatory pigmentation risk.
- Visible improvement of age-related spots on the hands and other chronically exposed areas.
- Adjunct care to support pigment balance and epidermal recovery following dermabrasion and chemodermabrasion procedures.
- Adjunct care to improve skin comfort and surface uniformity after corrective or resurfacing treatments.
- Functional UVA–UVB protective support for daily exposure through metabolic and biochemical pathways, without reliance on sunscreen labeling or commercial SPF systems, including alcohol-based sunscreens.
- Maintenance of pigmentation control between corrective procedures and long-term protocols.
- Skin profiles requiring non-SPF-based photoprotection strategies due to sensitivity or intolerance.
Functional Classification: Metabolic Clinical Approach
Clinical Approach: Metabolic clinical approach combining pigmentation-modulating agents with functional photoprotective support, designed to limit photo-induced skin stress and support surface protection without alcohol-based occlusive or irritative mechanisms.
Primary Clinical Function: Support of pigmentation balance and functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance.
Downtime: None
Desquamation Profile: No desquamation

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Functional Classification
Primary Clinical Function
Clinical Approach

Specific Indications

Clinical Parameters

Formulation Type
Topographic Categories
Phototypes
Downtime
Desquamation Profile

Key Active Ingredients

Key Functional Active Ingredients

StretchPeel is formulated as a functional photoprotective and depigmenting system, acting through metabolic and biochemical pathways rather than SPF-based UV filtering mechanisms.

Kojic Acid — functional inhibition of tyrosinase activity, supporting melanin regulation in hyperchromic skin profiles.
Alpha-Arbutin — metabolic depigmenting support acting on melanogenesis pathways, suitable for long-term protocols.
Antioxidant Complex — protection against UV-induced oxidative stress and support of cellular resilience.
Barrier-Supporting Excipients — reinforcement of epidermal comfort and tolerance during daily environmental exposure.

StretchPeel provides functional UVA–UVB protective support through metabolic and biochemical pathways, independent of sunscreen labeling paradigms.

What it is / What it is not

Clinical Identity

WHAT IT IS

A dermo-functional product designed for pigmentation modulation and UV-related metabolic stress control.
A functional photoprotective support acting through metabolic and biochemical pathways rather than filter-based shielding.
A maintenance and stabilization step integrated into hyperchromia protocols, including melasma-prone skin profiles.
A high-tolerance daily support designed to preserve comfort and surface uniformity without visible downtime.

WHAT IT IS NOT

Not an aggressive peel and not intended to produce deliberate exfoliation or downtime.
Not a “filter-based sunscreen” concept: it is based on functional metabolic support.
Not a substitute for clinical corrective procedures; it is a protocol stabilizer.
Not a product designed for uncontrolled self-medication: it follows professional protocol logic.

This section describes functional protocol positioning and does not constitute a pharmacological or therapeutic claim.

Clinical Considerations & Photoprotection Strategy

Clinical Note – Regarding Commercial Sunscreens

In post-peel, post-dermabrasion, or pigmentation-prone contexts, the systematic use of conventional commercial sunscreens should be carefully reconsidered.

Most over-the-counter SPF formulations commonly contain:

Alcohols (ethanol, denatured alcohol, isopropanol) – frequently used as penetration enhancers or texture modifiers, but clinically incoherent in post-procedural or metabolically fragile skin, where they may impair barrier recovery and increase irritation.
Metal-based mineral filters (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide) – which, particularly in nanoparticle form, may interfere with post-peel regeneration and have been associated with paradoxical pigmentation responses in sensitive or inflamed skin.

StretchPeel does not aim to replace classical sunscreen logic, but rather to provide a functional surface protection strategy integrated within a metabolic and regenerative approach, especially in contexts where conventional SPF products may be poorly tolerated.

Key Functional Benefits

Functional advantages within professional protocols

Supports pigmentation stability and reduces the risk of UV-related metabolic imbalance in hyperchromic and melasma-prone skin profiles.
Contributes to surface uniformity and luminosity without inducing exfoliation or visible downtime.
Enhances skin comfort and tolerance during and after corrective or resurfacing procedures.
Provides functional daily photoprotection support through metabolic pathways, independent of filter-based approaches.
Integrates seamlessly into long-term maintenance protocols without interfering with active corrective treatments.

Benefits are described in the context of professional dermo-functional use and observable protocol outcomes.

Combinations with Other Products

Before – Skin Preparation
After – Post-Procedure / Maintenance
Alternate – Synergy & Comfort Modulation

Usage Context

Professional (B2B) use: StretchPeel may be integrated into metabolic or pigment-oriented protocols as a maintenance or consolidation step, particularly following in-office aesthetic procedures. Its formulation supports skin comfort and surface protection without increasing procedural intensity or downtime.

Home-care (B2C) use: StretchPeel is suitable for daily or long-term application as a standalone product or as part of a structured skincare routine. It offers high tolerance and functional photoprotective support, with no expected downtime and good compatibility with prolonged use.

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Peeling de Luxe Plus

Written by Alain Tenenbaum on June 02, 2023. Posted in Metabolic Solutions.

Intro Text: Peeling de Luxe Plus is a professional dermo-functional peeling system designed to act on both skin physiological parameters and visible aesthetic outcomes. It is intended for use by trained practitioners within controlled aesthetic and dermatologic protocols. Compared with Peeling de Luxe, the Plus version contains a higher concentration of key functional actives, providing enhanced buffering capacity, post-peel comfort, and support for advanced peeling strategies.
Combinations – Before:
Before — Skin Preparation

Use Peeling de Luxe Plus before stronger professional peels to improve surface predictability and practitioner control.
- Surface homogenization and protocol priming
- Buffering of excessive reactivity in sensitive or reactive skin
- More controlled penetration of subsequent peel agents
- Edge control when planning TCA frosting endpoints
Combine with (examples):
Aseptiskin (pre-procedure cleansing) · 30 Min Peel Off (protocol synergy) · Gradient Cream (post-procedure comfort, when appropriate)
Combinations – After:
After — Post-Procedure / Maintenance

After stronger peels, Peeling de Luxe Plus can be integrated as a functional buffering and comfort-support step within controlled workflows.
- Buffer residual acidic activity (protocol-dependent)
- Support epidermal comfort after desquamation
- Help limit excessive frosting or irritation in multi-step sequences
- Useful as an interval step between stronger sessions
Combine with (examples):
Gradient Cream (barrier comfort support) · Aseptiskin (surface hygiene between sessions) · StretchPeel (protocol alternation when indicated)
Combinations – Alternate:
Alternate — Synergy & Comfort Modulation

Use Peeling de Luxe Plus as an alternate or standalone dermo-functional metabolic peel when aggressive exfoliation is not indicated or when progressive modulation is preferred.
- Progressive protocol approach with controlled downtime
- Comfort modulation in reactive skin contexts
- Maintenance / interval sessions between stronger procedures
- Protocol control to avoid harsh demarcation endpoints
Combine with (examples):
Gradient Cream · Aseptiskin · (Add your core “Metabolic Peels” products here as you finalize the lineup)
Recommended Phototypes: I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Formulation Type: Cream-based formulation
Topographic Categories: Face , Body , Neck, Décolleté, Periocular, Hands
Specific Indications:
Specific Indications
Peeling de Luxe Plus is indicated for professional dermo-functional and aesthetic use within controlled protocols in the following contexts:
- Visible pore enlargement
- Uneven skin texture and surface irregularities
- Post-desquamation epidermal recovery support
- Acne-prone skin protocols (supportive use)
- Melanin-reactive or melasma-prone skin (functional support)
- Control of excessive frosting during peel procedures (protocol control)
Indications refer to professional protocol contexts and do not constitute pharmacological drug claims.
Functional Classification: Metabolic Clinical Approach
Clinical Approach:
Clinical approach
Peeling de Luxe Plus is intended for use within professional dermo-functional and aesthetic peeling protocols, where controlled epidermal modulation and practitioner control are required. It may be integrated as a primary metabolic peel or as part of multi-step procedures, depending on protocol intensity and skin reactivity.

Within advanced workflows, it is commonly used to buffer excessive acid reactivity, support protocol predictability, and assist in controlling frosting intensity, particularly in TCA-based procedures or combination protocols.

Expected surface outcomes (protocol-dependent)
- Refinement of skin texture
- Improved surface luminosity
- Enhanced skin radiance (shine)
- Increased softness to touch
- Silk-touch feel during manual skin contact
These outcomes describe observable surface and tactile properties within controlled professional protocols and do not constitute pharmacological claims.
Primary Clinical Function: Dermo-functional skin modulation and acid buffering-Support of progressive skin renewal through metabolic regulation and controlled surface exfoliation.
Downtime: Minimal to moderate downtime, with variable desquamation profile.Downtime is generally minimal to moderate, depending on skin reactivity, protocol intensity, and combination strategy. Desquamation may range from no visible peeling to soft or micro-desquamation, and in some cases moderate exfoliation. Transient erythema may occur and typically resolves spontaneously within a short time frame.
Desquamation Profile: No desquamation, Soft desquamation, Moderate desquamation

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Functional Classification & Metabolic Positioning

Definition of metabolic peels

Metabolic peels are defined as peeling systems in which alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) are structurally associated with retinoic acid (retinoic acid, not retinol or retinoid precursors).

This specific molecular architecture enables controlled metabolic interaction with epidermal pathways, differentiating metabolic peels from conventional acid-based or cosmetic peeling formulations.

Peeling de Luxe Plus belongs to the category of metabolic peels, defined by a specific molecular architecture in which alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) are structurally associated with retinoic acid (retinoic acid, not retinol or retinoid derivatives).

This configuration allows controlled metabolic interaction with the epidermis, differentiating metabolic peels from conventional cosmetic acid peels.

Functional Classification
Primary Clinical Function
Clinical Approach

Specific Indications

Clinical Highlights - Protocol-Level Effects

Professional use

The points below summarize practical clinical use and expected surface outcomes within controlled protocols.

Specific indications

Visible pore appearance tightening
May enhance the visible results of other peeling protocols (e.g., 30-minute peel-off)
Post-desquamation epidermal comfort and recovery support
Frosting stopper support in TCA-based procedures

Buffering & protocol control

Acid buffering support
Neutralization support (workflow integration)
Functional support in melanin-reactive skin contexts (non-drug claim)
Acne-prone skin protocol support (adjunct use)

Surface parameters typically targeted

Skin texture refinement
Enhanced luminosity
Improved radiance (surface shine)

Sensory / tactile outcomes

Improved softness to touch
“Silk-touch” feel after recovery phase

Possible transient side effect

Transient erythema (redness) may occur in reactive skin. This is typically a short-lived hypersensitivity response rather than a complication. When it occurs, it usually resolves spontaneously within less than 1 hour.

What Peeling de Luxe Plus Is / Is Not

What Peeling de Luxe Plus IS

A metabolic dermo-functional peel designed for controlled professional protocols.
Based on a retinoic-acid–structured AHA system, enabling epidermal modulation rather than simple exfoliation.
A protocol-integrated tool intended to support predictability, safety margins, and practitioner control.
A functional buffer and frosting modulator, particularly relevant in TCA-based and multi-step peeling strategies.
An active component of advanced workflows, including Color Killer protocols for hyperchromias.

What Peeling de Luxe Plus IS NOT

Not a standalone aggressive peel intended to replace TCA or high-intensity acids.
Not a purely cosmetic exfoliant designed for uncontrolled or routine home use.
Not a pharmacological drug or therapeutic treatment for dermatologic disease.
Not intended to induce uncontrolled frosting or epidermal damage.
Not a substitute for clinical judgment or protocol expertise.

This section defines the professional scope and protocol positioning of Peeling de Luxe Plus and does not constitute pharmacological or therapeutic claims.

Clinical Parameters
Technical Snapshot

Formulation Type
Topographic Categories
Phototypes
Downtime
Desquamation Profile

Formulation architecture

Peeling de Luxe Plus features a dermo-functional metabolic peel formulation based on a retinoic-acid–structured AHA system.

This specific formulation architecture is designed for professional metabolic peeling protocols, enabling controlled epidermal interaction while remaining distinct from cosmetic acid peels and pharmacological drug formulations.

Key Functional Active Ingredients

Supporting and formulation ingredients listed below (INCI).

Peeling de Luxe Plus

For professional use only

Compared with Peeling de Luxe, the Plus version features a higher concentration of the key functional actives, designed for professional metabolic peeling workflows.

Key Functional Actives

Supporting and formulation ingredients are listed below (INCI).

Retinoic Acid (Stable) key active

BHA functional

Sodium Hyaluronate

Tocopherol

Methionine

Supporting & Formulation Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua (Water)

Lecithin

Magnesium Sulfate

Sorbic Acid

Triethyl Citrate

Rosa Moschata (Musk Rose) Oil

Simulcium

Ingredient information is provided for professional reference within controlled protocols.

Clinical Protocol Feature – Frosting Control

Clinical Protocol Feature — Frosting Control

Peeling de Luxe Plus also acts as a frosting stopper, particularly when used in combination with TCA-based peeling protocols.

Within advanced Color Killer protocols developed by A. Tenenbaum for the management of hyperchromias, Peeling de Luxe Plus is used to:

Stop or limit excessive TCA-induced frosting
Protect adjacent or peripheral skin areas not requiring full frosting
Control frosting intensity when a white–grey or sub-white endpoint is desired
Prevent unintended lateral diffusion of TCA beyond the targeted zone

In this context, Peeling de Luxe Plus may be combined with a TCA gel formulation at a lower concentration than the liquid TCA used for the primary peel. This approach allows precise peripheral blocking of frosting extension, without creating visible demarcation lines.

This application is intended for trained professionals within controlled protocols and does not constitute a cosmetic or pharmacological claim.

Why Peeling de Luxe Plus Is Structurally Irreplaceable in Professional Peeling Protocols

Protocol-critical role

Peeling de Luxe Plus occupies a unique and non-substitutable position within professional peeling protocols due to its metabolic architecture and its ability to act simultaneously as a modulator, buffer, and protocol control tool.

Unlike conventional cosmetic or purely exfoliative peels, it is designed to integrate seamlessly into multi-step professional workflows, where predictability, safety margins, and practitioner control are essential.

Metabolic peel architecture based on a retinoic-acid–structured AHA system, enabling controlled epidermal modulation rather than simple exfoliation.
Functional buffering role before or after stronger peeling agents, improving protocol predictability and epidermal tolerance.
Frosting control / frosting stopper in TCA-based procedures, allowing precise management of frosting intensity and peripheral extension.
Essential component of advanced protocols, including Color Killer workflows, where selective control of treated and adjacent areas is required.
Comfort modulation and recovery support during post-desquamation phases, without interfering with the intended procedural endpoint.

For these reasons, Peeling de Luxe Plus is not an optional add-on, but a central structuring element within professional dermo-functional peeling strategies.

This positioning reflects professional protocol integration and does not constitute a pharmacological or therapeutic claim.

Specific Benefits

When integrated into professional dermo-functional peeling protocols, Peeling de Luxe Plus provides a set of specific benefits related to protocol control, epidermal comfort, and surface quality optimization.

Improved protocol predictability through controlled buffering and modulation of epidermal reactivity.
Enhanced practitioner control during multi-step procedures, particularly in combination with stronger peeling agents.
Selective frosting management, allowing precise adjustment of frosting intensity and peripheral extension when required.
Optimized post-desquamation comfort, supporting epidermal recovery without interfering with the intended procedural endpoint.
Refined surface appearance, including improved texture regularity, luminosity, and tactile perception.

These benefits contribute to a more structured, reproducible, and controllable peeling workflow, making Peeling de Luxe Plus a reliable component of advanced professional protocols.

Benefits refer to functional and procedural advantages observed within professional use contexts and do not constitute therapeutic or pharmacological claims.

Protocol Combinations with Other Products

Clinical Protocols & Visual Outcomes

Representative clinical cases obtained using Peeling de Luxe Plus within controlled protocols

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Images shown represent selected clinical cases performed by experienced practitioners. Results may vary depending on protocol, indication, and patient profile.

Peeling de Luxe Plus is integrated within structured metabolic peeling strategies. For an overview of the underlying protocol logic and clinical sequencing, see:

Metabolic Peels – Clinical Protocol Framework

Usage Context

Professional (B2B) use: Peeling de Luxe Plus is intended for professional use by trained practitioners within controlled dermo-functional and aesthetic peeling protocols. It may be applied as a standalone functional peel, as a buffering or modulation step before or after more intensive peeling procedures, or as part of multi-step clinical workflows. Its formulation is designed to support epidermal regulation, acid buffering, and post-desquamation comfort without pharmacological drug action.

Contextual (B2C) use under professional guidance: Peeling de Luxe Plus may be incorporated into short, protocol-defined at-home phases only when explicitly prescribed and supervised by a qualified professional. In this context, its use remains strictly limited to functional skin modulation and maintenance between in-office procedures, and does not constitute a cosmetic home-care product or a medicinal treatment.

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