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StretchPeel depigmenting cream
DERMО-FUNCTIONAL DEPIGMENTING CARE

StretchPeel

Hydroquinone-Free Depigmenting & Functional Photoprotective Care

StretchPeel is a hydroquinone-free dermo-functional depigmenting cream designed to support pigmentation control, surface uniformity and functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance. Its formulation combines kojic acid, alpha-arbutin, antioxidant support and barrier-supporting excipients within a daily and professional skincare strategy.

Hydroquinone-Free Kojic Acid Alpha-Arbutin Functional UVA–UVB Protection No Intended Desquamation
PRIMARY ROLE
Active depigmenting care
PHOTOPROTECTION
Functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance
RECOVERY PROFILE
No expected downtime
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Professional and home-care use according to protocol and skin profile.
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What It Is · What It Does · When to Use It

The essential information for understanding StretchPeel before exploring its clinical and scientific positioning.

01 · WHAT IS IT?

Dermo-Functional Daily Care

A daily dermo-functional formulation combining depigmenting action, antioxidant support and functional UVA–UVB protective support.

02 · WHO IS IT FOR?

Pigmentation & Photoexposure

Designed for pigmentation-prone, photoexposed or metabolically stressed skin, within both professional maintenance protocols and structured home care.

03 · WHAT DOES IT DO?

Four Functional Objectives

Supports pigmentation control, functional photoprotection, antioxidant defense and barrier resilience.

04 · KEY ACTIVES

Functional Formulation

Kojic Acid Alpha-Arbutin Antioxidant Complex Barrier-Supporting Excipients
05 · WHEN?

Daily & Protocol Maintenance

Suitable for daily or long-term use and for maintenance or consolidation following selected professional aesthetic protocols.

06 · DOWNTIME

No Expected Downtime

Designed for high tolerance and prolonged integration without increasing procedural intensity or expected downtime.

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RULE
BEFORE INTENTIONAL SUN EXPOSURE

When functional photoprotection is the objective, StretchPeel is applied as the last product before sun exposure. Product sequencing changes when tanning is the intended objective; the complete strategies are detailed below.

IN ONE SENTENCE

StretchPeel combines pigmentation management, antioxidant support, barrier resilience and functional UVA–UVB protective support within a daily or professional dermo-functional strategy.

STRETCHPEEL · QUICK NAVIGATION

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STRETCHPEEL · CLINICAL ROLE

Clinical Role

Where StretchPeel Fits in the Skincare Strategy

StretchPeel occupies the interface between daily pigmentation care, functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance and long-term maintenance following selected professional aesthetic procedures.

01 · PRIMARY ROLE

Pigmentation Control & Functional Photoprotection

StretchPeel combines a depigmenting strategy with antioxidant support and functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance, particularly for pigmentation-prone and photoexposed skin.

Pigmentation Control UVA–UVB Protection Antioxidant Support
02 · CARE LEVEL

Daily Care & Professional Maintenance

StretchPeel may be used within structured home care or incorporated into professional strategies as a maintenance or consolidation step following selected in-office procedures.

Home Care Professional Protocols Maintenance
03 · CLINICAL POSITION

Non-Aggressive Dermo-Functional Support

StretchPeel is not positioned as an aggressive resurfacing peel. Its role is to provide long-term functional support without intended visible exfoliation or additional expected downtime.

Non-Aggressive No Intended Exfoliation No Expected Downtime
PHOTO-INDUCED SKIN STRESS

StretchPeel is designed to limit photo-induced skin stress and support surface protection without alcohol-based occlusive or irritative mechanisms. This positioning complements its depigmenting and antioxidant role within daily and professional skincare strategies.

POSITION IN THE CARE PATHWAY

From Corrective Strategy to Long-Term Maintenance

Corrective Procedure Selected professional pigment-oriented or resurfacing procedure
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StretchPeel Maintenance · consolidation · pigmentation stability · functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance
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Long-Term Care Structured daily strategy adapted to skin profile, pigmentation tendency and environmental exposure
CLINICAL POSITIONING

StretchPeel bridges professional corrective procedures and everyday skin management by supporting pigmentation stability, antioxidant defense, barrier resilience and functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance, while helping limit photo-induced skin stress without relying on aggressive resurfacing or alcohol-based occlusive or irritative mechanisms.

STRETCHPEEL · CLINICAL APPLICATION

Specific Indications

Pigmentation · Photoexposure · Post-Procedural Maintenance

StretchPeel is intended for pigmentation-prone, photoexposed and metabolically stressed skin profiles requiring long-term dermo-functional support and controlled maintenance.

StretchPeel specific indications for pigmentation, photoexposure and post-procedural maintenance
Clinical overview of StretchPeel indications across pigmentation, photoexposure and post-procedural maintenance strategies.
01

Mild Hyperchromia & Uneven Skin Tone

Support for mild hyperchromia and visible irregularities in skin tone as part of a structured depigmenting strategy.

02

Melasma-Prone & Hyperchromic Skin

Suitable for melasma-prone and hyperchromic skin profiles, including skin with a tendency toward post-inflammatory pigmentation.

03

Age-Related & Exposure-Related Spots

Supports visible improvement of age-related pigmentation on the hands and other chronically exposed areas.

04

Post-Dermabrasion Pigment Balance

Adjunct care to support pigment balance and epidermal recovery following dermabrasion and chemodermabrasion procedures.

05

Post-Corrective Surface Recovery

Adjunct care intended to improve skin comfort and surface uniformity following corrective or resurfacing treatments.

06

Functional UVA–UVB Protection

Functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance during daily exposure through metabolic and biochemical pathways, without reliance on sunscreen labeling or commercial SPF systems, including alcohol-based sunscreen formulations.

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Long-Term Pigmentation Maintenance

Maintenance of pigmentation control between corrective procedures and long-term protocols, helping preserve continuity between professional and home-care phases.

08

Non-SPF-Based Strategies for Sensitive Skin

Relevant for skin profiles requiring a non-SPF-based photoprotection strategy because of sensitivity, intolerance or poor compatibility with conventional sunscreen formulations.

CLINICAL SCOPE

StretchPeel is primarily positioned for pigmentation control, photo-induced skin stress management, functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance and post-procedural maintenance , rather than aggressive resurfacing or visible exfoliation.

STRETCHPEEL · TECHNICAL SNAPSHOT

Clinical Parameters

Formulation · Treatment Areas · Phototypes · Recovery Profile

Essential technical parameters for rapid clinical orientation and integration of StretchPeel into professional or structured home-care strategies.

FORMULATION

Formulation Type

Cream-based formulation designed for controlled topical application.
APPLICATION AREAS

Topographic Categories

Face · Body · Neck · Décolleté · Periocular · Hands
SKIN PHOTOTYPES

Phototypes I–VI

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II
III
IV
V
VI
RECOVERY

Downtime

0
None expected
SURFACE RESPONSE

Desquamation Profile

0
No intended desquamation
CLINICAL SNAPSHOT

StretchPeel is a cream-based, non-aggressive dermo-functional formulation suitable across phototypes I–VI , with no intended desquamation and no expected downtime.

STRETCHPEEL · FUNCTIONAL FORMULATION

Key Active Ingredients

Depigmenting & Functional Photoprotective Support

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

01
Pigmentation Modulation

Kojic Acid

Functional inhibition of tyrosinase activity, supporting melanin regulation in hyperchromic skin profiles.

02
Depigmenting Support

Alpha-Arbutin

Metabolic depigmenting support acting on melanogenesis pathways and suitable for structured long-term protocols.

03
Oxidative Stress Control

Antioxidant Complex

Protection against UV-induced oxidative stress with support of cellular resilience during repeated environmental exposure.

04
Barrier Support

Barrier-Supporting Excipients

Support of epidermal comfort and tolerance during daily environmental exposure and pigment-oriented skincare protocols.

FUNCTIONAL POSITIONING
StretchPeel provides functional UVA–UVB protective support through metabolic and biochemical pathways.

This functional approach is independent of conventional sunscreen-labeling paradigms and forms part of StretchPeel's combined depigmenting and photoprotective positioning.

STRETCHPEEL · CLINICAL IDENTITY

What It Is / What It Is Not

A Clear Definition of StretchPeel

StretchPeel is a hydroquinone-free dermo-functional depigmenting formulation designed to support pigmentation control, antioxidant defense and functional protection of skin appearance within daily and professional skincare strategies.

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CLINICAL IDENTITY

What It Is

Active Depigmenting Care

A dermo-functional formulation designed for active pigmentation control in hyperchromic, melasma-prone and uneven skin-tone profiles.

Hydroquinone-Free Formula

A hydroquinone-free depigmenting formulation combining kojic acid, alpha-arbutin, antioxidant support and barrier-supporting excipients.

Functional UVA–UVB Protection

Provides functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance through metabolic and biochemical pathways rather than conventional filter-based shielding.

Daily & Long-Term Protocol Integration

Suitable for daily and prolonged use within structured home-care and professional protocols, with no intended visible exfoliation or expected downtime.

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CLEAR DIFFERENTIATION

What It Is Not

Not an Aggressive Peel

It is not designed to induce aggressive resurfacing, deliberate exfoliation or clinically intended downtime.

Not a Conventional Filter-Based Sunscreen

StretchPeel does not rely on conventional SPF-labeling logic or a classical filter-based sunscreen concept. Its positioning is based on functional metabolic and biochemical pathways.

Not an Alcohol-Based Photoprotection Strategy

It is designed to limit photo-induced skin stress and support surface protection without relying on alcohol-based occlusive or irritative mechanisms.

Not a Hydroquinone-Based Depigmenting Product

StretchPeel achieves its depigmenting positioning without hydroquinone, using a multi-pathway formulation based notably on kojic acid, alpha-arbutin and antioxidant support.

FUNCTIONAL POSITIONING

StretchPeel is neither an aggressive resurfacing peel nor a conventional SPF-based sunscreen. It is a hydroquinone-free dermo-functional depigmenting formulation combining pigmentation control, antioxidant support, functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance and long-term skin management.

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

Clinical Considerations

Photoprotection Strategy

Most over-the-counter SPF formulations commonly combine formulation vehicles, organic UV filters and/or mineral filters. In post-peel, post-dermabrasion and pigmentation-prone contexts, these components should be considered critically according to barrier status, skin tolerance and protocol objectives.

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. Their formulation may include components whose role, tolerance and interaction with a recovering epidermal barrier require particular clinical attention.

FORMULATION VEHICLES

Alcohols

Most over-the-counter SPF formulations commonly contain alcohols such as ethanol, denatured alcohol and isopropanol . These are frequently used as penetration enhancers or texture modifiers, but may be clinically incoherent in post-procedural or metabolically fragile skin, where they may impair barrier recovery and increase irritation.

ORGANIC UV FILTERS

Chemical Sunscreen Filters

Conventional organic UV-filter formulations may be poorly tolerated by sensitive, recently resurfaced or metabolically fragile skin. In these contexts, irritation and barrier discomfort may interfere with the intended regenerative strategy and should therefore be considered within the global protocol rather than independently.

MINERAL FILTERS

Titanium Dioxide & Zinc Oxide

Metal-based mineral filters such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, particularly when formulated in nanoparticle form, should be critically considered in sensitive or inflamed post-procedural skin because of their potential interaction with the regenerative environment and pigmentation response.

STRETCHPEEL POSITIONING

A functional UVA–UVB protective support integrated into a metabolic and regenerative strategy.

StretchPeel approaches photoprotection through metabolic and biochemical pathways while simultaneously supporting pigmentation control, antioxidant defense and epidermal tolerance. This differs conceptually from a strategy based exclusively on conventional filter-based shielding.

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Clinical distinction: StretchPeel is not presented as a conventional filter-based sunscreen or according to an SPF-labeling paradigm. Its positioning is that of functional UVA–UVB photoprotective support integrated into a broader depigmenting, metabolic and regenerative protocol.

STRETCHPEEL · FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES

Key Functional Benefits

What StretchPeel Adds to the Clinical Strategy

StretchPeel combines active depigmenting care with functional photoprotection, surface comfort and long-term protocol integration without relying on aggressive exfoliation.

01
PIGMENT CONTROL

Pigmentation Stability

Supports pigmentation control and stability in hyperchromic and melasma-prone skin profiles while helping limit imbalance associated with repeated photoexposure.

02
SKIN APPEARANCE

Surface Uniformity & Luminosity

Contributes to a more uniform and luminous skin appearance without requiring deliberate desquamation, aggressive resurfacing or expected downtime.

03
TOLERANCE

Skin Comfort & Barrier Support

Supports skin comfort, tolerance and barrier resilience during prolonged use and as part of structured care following selected corrective or resurfacing procedures.

04
PHOTOEXPOSURE

Functional UVA–UVB Protection

Provides functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance through metabolic and biochemical pathways, while helping limit photo-induced skin stress without reliance on conventional filter-based SPF logic.

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PROTOCOL CONTINUITY

Long-Term Integration

Integrates into daily home care and professional protocols, allowing active depigmenting care and pigmentation management to continue between corrective procedures and over prolonged periods.

FUNCTIONAL VALUE

StretchPeel combines hydroquinone-free depigmenting action with functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance. Its clinical value lies in simultaneously supporting pigmentation control, surface uniformity, antioxidant defense, skin comfort and long-term dermo-functional care.

Benefits are described in the context of dermo-functional use and observable protocol outcomes.
STRETCHPEEL · PROTOCOL INTEGRATION

Combinations with Other Products

Sequence According to Clinical Objective

StretchPeel may be integrated with complementary products before, after or between procedures. The sequence of application depends on the intended objective, particularly when sun exposure is involved.

01 · BEFORE

Skin Preparation

  • Aseptiskin — essential cleansing and aseptic surface preparation prior to dermo-functional or depigmenting procedures.
  • PrePeel — normalizes the skin surface and prepares cutaneous receptivity before corrective or depigmenting protocols.
  • Microabrasive Cream — improves surface uniformity on uneven, thickened or hyperkeratotic areas.
Clinical benefit: controlled surface preparation, improved receptivity and greater protocol predictability.
02 · AFTER

Post-Procedure & Maintenance

  • Post Peel — supports barrier recovery and skin comfort following aesthetic procedures.
  • Gradient Cream — provides metabolic and lipid-layer support during recovery and maintenance phases.
  • Les Félins — provides hydration and comfort after environmental or procedural stress.
Clinical benefit: supports recovery, hydration and maintenance of skin quality after corrective procedures or environmental exposure.
03 · ALTERNATE

Synergy & Comfort Modulation

  • Lipoic Acid — antioxidant and metabolic support that may also facilitate the penetration of subsequently associated products.
  • Clarté de Lune — pigment-oriented and oxidative-balance support within structured protocols.
  • Papaya Cream — anti-inflammatory and hydrating support with a moderate photoprotective contribution, lower than that of StretchPeel.
  • Rose du Désert / Les Félins — hydration and sensory comfort, particularly after environmental exposure.
  • Kosmopeel / Gradient Cream — complementary support directed toward deeper hydration, lipid-layer integrity and basal-layer care.
KEY SEQUENCING RULE

Sun Exposure: Two Different Objectives

Product sequencing before sun exposure changes according to whether the objective is functional photoprotection or tanning.

OBJECTIVE A

Functional Photoprotection

When protection during sun exposure is the objective, StretchPeel occupies the final pre-exposure position.

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Preparatory skincare Apply the products required by the individual skin-care protocol.
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StretchPeel — LAST StretchPeel is the final product applied before intentional sun exposure when functional photoprotection is desired.
3
Sun exposure StretchPeel remains the final pre-exposure layer.
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After sun exposure Hydrating and recovery products such as Les Félins, Gradient Cream or Kosmopeel may then be integrated according to skin condition and protocol objectives.
OBJECTIVE B

Tanning Objective

When the objective is to promote tanning, the sequence is deliberately different and StretchPeel is omitted before exposure.

1
Clarté de Lune — approximately 30 min before Apply Clarté de Lune approximately 30 minutes before going to the beach or beginning intentional sun exposure. Leave it in place.
2
Lipoic Acid OR Papaya Cream — approximately 5 min before Apply Lipoic Acid or Papaya Cream approximately five minutes before sun exposure, or immediately upon reaching the beach, directly over the previously applied Clarté de Lune. Do not remove Clarté de Lune.
3
Intentional sun exposure Lipoic Acid provides antioxidant and metabolic support. Papaya Cream may be used as an alternative when additional anti-inflammatory and hydrating support is desired while maintaining the action of the underlying Clarté de Lune.
4
Post-exposure recovery Once sun exposure has ended, Lipoic Acid may be associated with hydrating products. Les Félins supports hydration and comfort, while Kosmopeel or Gradient Cream may be integrated for deeper hydration and support of the lipid and basal layers.
NO STRETCHPEEL BEFORE EXPOSURE
when the intended objective is tanning.
PROFESSIONAL PROCEDURE SEQUENCE

Peeling de Luxe Plus + StretchPeel

Apply Peeling de Luxe Plus according to the professional protocol. After a controlled waiting period of approximately 15 minutes, apply StretchPeel without removing the underlying Peeling de Luxe Plus. StretchPeel then acts as the functional photoprotective and pigment-stabilizing layer within the protocol.

STRETCHPEEL · CLINICAL & DAILY INTEGRATION

Usage Context

Professional Protocols & Home-Care Integration

StretchPeel may be integrated across both professional and long-term home-care strategies, with its role adapted to the objectives of the protocol and the condition of the skin.

PROFESSIONAL · B2B

Clinical Protocol 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, pigmentation stability and functional photoprotective support without increasing procedural intensity or downtime.

Role Maintenance & consolidation
Context Post-procedure protocols
Downtime No additional expected downtime
HOME CARE · B2C

Daily & Long-Term Use

StretchPeel is suitable for daily or long-term application, either as an individual functional product or as part of a structured skincare protocol. It offers high tolerance and functional photoprotective support, with no expected downtime and good compatibility with prolonged use.

Frequency Daily or long-term
Format Standalone or combined protocol
Tolerance Designed for prolonged use
FUNCTIONAL POSITIONING

Across both professional and home-care contexts, StretchPeel functions as a depigmenting, metabolic and functional photoprotective support, with sequencing adapted to the specific clinical or environmental objective.

STRETCHPEEL · BIOLOGICAL STRATEGY

StretchPeel

Metabolic Photoprotection
Biological Resurfacing · Barrier Intelligence · Adaptive Recovery

StretchPeel was designed according to a metabolic resurfacing philosophy focused on controlled epidermal renewal, barrier respect, hydration stability and adaptive biological recovery.

Unlike aggressive resurfacing strategies associated with excessive inflammation and barrier disruption, StretchPeel supports intelligent modulation mechanisms intended to preserve long-term tissue resilience and chromatic harmony.

FUNCTIONAL PHOTOPROTECTION

Within this strategy, StretchPeel provides functional UVA–UVB protective support through metabolic and biochemical pathways while contributing to pigmentation stability, antioxidant defense and barrier resilience.

StretchPeel metabolic photoprotection and biological resurfacing strategy
Conceptual overview of the StretchPeel biological resurfacing strategy, integrating metabolic modulation, barrier preservation, hydration dynamics, inflammatory balance and long-term tissue resilience.
Open Scientific Illustration
STRETCHPEEL · CLINICAL FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear Answers for Clinical & Daily Use

Essential answers about StretchPeel, its depigmenting role, functional photoprotection, sun-exposure sequencing and integration into professional or home-care protocols.

01
What is StretchPeel?

StretchPeel is a hydroquinone-free dermo-functional depigmenting formulation combining pigmentation control, antioxidant support and functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance.

It is designed for daily or long-term integration without intended visible exfoliation or expected downtime.

02
Does StretchPeel contain hydroquinone?

No. StretchPeel is hydroquinone-free. Its depigmenting strategy is based notably on kojic acid, alpha-arbutin, antioxidant support and barrier-supporting excipients.

03
Is StretchPeel a conventional sunscreen?

StretchPeel is not positioned as a conventional filter-based SPF sunscreen. Its concept is based on functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance through metabolic and biochemical pathways.

It is designed to limit photo-induced skin stress and support surface protection without relying on alcohol-based occlusive or irritative mechanisms.

04
When should StretchPeel be applied before sun exposure?

When the objective is functional photoprotection, StretchPeel is applied as the last skincare product before sun exposure.

Hydrating products such as Les Félins, Gradient Cream or Kosmopeel are preferentially integrated once the period of intentional solar exposure has ended.
05
What changes if the objective is tanning?

When tanning is the intended objective, StretchPeel is not used immediately before exposure. Clarté de Lune is applied approximately 30 minutes before sun exposure.

Lipoic Acid or Papaya Cream may then be applied approximately 5 minutes before exposure or directly on the beach, without removing the previously applied Clarté de Lune.

Protocol distinction: functional photoprotection and intentional tanning are two different objectives and therefore require different product sequencing.
06
What is the difference between StretchPeel and Lipoic Acid?

They are different products with different functions. StretchPeel is a hydroquinone-free depigmenting and functional photoprotective formulation.

Lipoic Acid is used primarily within specific protocol sequences and as an agent facilitating penetration of other ingredients. StretchPeel does not contain alpha-lipoic acid as its defining active.

07
What is the difference between StretchPeel and Clarté de Lune?

StretchPeel combines depigmenting care with functional UVA–UVB protection of skin appearance and is designed for daily and long-term protocol integration.

Clarté de Lune has a different protocol role and may be used strategically in pigment-oriented sequences, including prior to intentional tanning protocols described on this page.

08
Can StretchPeel be used after professional procedures?

Yes. StretchPeel may be integrated into professional protocols as a maintenance, consolidation or post-corrective support product, according to the procedure and treatment objective.

In the Peeling de Luxe Plus sequence, the protocol described on this page is to wait approximately 15 minutes before applying StretchPeel without removing the underlying product.

09
Is visible peeling or downtime expected?

No intended visible desquamation is part of the normal StretchPeel strategy, and no expected downtime is associated with its routine dermo-functional use.

10
Which skin phototypes can use StretchPeel?

StretchPeel is positioned for phototypes I through VI, with protocol adaptation according to pigmentation profile, sensitivity, treatment history and exposure context.

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