Chemical Peels

That is genuinely our job rather than yours. The right peel depends on your skin type, what you want to change, what you have used recently, and how much visible flaking your next two weeks can accommodate. Book the appointment and your esthetician will choose with you. The prices above are so you know the range before you arrive, not so you have to self-diagnose.

It depends entirely which one you have, and this is the main thing that separates them. The gentler options are designed for little to no visible peeling, which is why people book them before events. The stronger ones typically bring several days of flaking that starts a day or two after and tidies up within about a week. We will tell you plainly which camp yours is in before you commit.

Most people describe warmth, tingling or a mild sting that builds while the solution is on and settles quickly. Stronger peels feel more intense than lighter ones, and we use a fan and stay with you throughout. It is uncomfortable rather than painful, and it is short.

For a lighter peel, a few days is usually plenty and many people book one deliberately before an event. For a medium or deep peel, leave at least two weeks so any flaking has finished and your skin has settled. Tell us the date when you book and we will work backwards from it rather than guessing.

Usually yes, but we normally ask you to stop on the treated area for about five to seven days beforehand. Retinoids thin the surface layer, and peeling over that can take skin rather than just the tired top of it. Mention it when you book so we can plan the timing rather than turn you away on the day.

Tell us. Peels can trigger an outbreak in people who are prone to them, so we would rather know first. Many clients arrange antiviral cover with their doctor beforehand, and we will not treat over an active outbreak.

Some ingredients are avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so this is a conversation rather than a flat yes or no. Let us know when you book and we will tell you which options are appropriate, or suggest a facial instead for now.

If you are taking isotretinoin, or finished it recently, we will not peel you. The usual guidance is to wait around six months after your last dose, because skin heals differently on it. Tell us and we will help you plan for later.

Sunscreen every day without exception, because freshly resurfaced skin burns easily and sun is what undoes the result. Skip retinoids, scrubs and strong acids until we say otherwise, keep workouts, saunas and swimming light for a couple of days, and do not pick or pull at flaking skin. Let it come away on its own.

Lighter peels can be repeated every few weeks and often work best as a series. Stronger peels need longer between them. Your esthetician will map out a sensible rhythm based on the one you had and how your skin responded.

No. A facial cleanses, hydrates and maintains. Microneedling works by making tiny channels to prompt collagen, and reaches deeper. A peel resurfaces chemically from the top down. They solve overlapping problems in different ways and often pair well in a plan, which we are happy to talk through.