Skin & face
Chemical Peel
A resurfacing peel selected to your skin and your calendar, from a weekend-friendly refresh to genuine correction.
Session
30–45 min
Course
3–6, spaced 3–4 weeks
Downtime
2–7 days of flaking
Areas
Face, neck, décolleté, hands
What it does
Removes the compromised surface layer so what replaces it is clearer, smoother and more even in tone.
Visible improvement in tone, clarity and fine texture
Depth chosen to fit the downtime you can afford
Effective on pigmentation, congestion and dullness alike
The protocol
Skin assessment
We type your skin, review your actives and pick a depth you can recover from comfortably.
Prep
Cleanse and degrease, then protect the eyes and the delicate margins.
Application
Solution applied in timed layers and neutralised on schedule — never left to guesswork.
Aftercare
Barrier repair, written instructions and a follow-up before the next in the series.
Retinoids come off two weeks before, and strict sun protection is required for two weeks after. We plan peels around your calendar, not the other way round.
In detail
A chemical peel applies a controlled acid solution to lift the compromised surface layer of the skin so the layer that replaces it is clearer and more even. What separates a good peel from a bad one is not the strength of the acid but the accuracy of the depth judgement and the timing of the neutralisation — both of which are written into the protocol before we start.
We keep a range of depths in the room rather than a single formula. Superficial peels refresh tone with a day or two of flaking and suit clients who cannot disappear; medium-depth work addresses pigmentation, sun damage and textural change more decisively, at the cost of a week of visible recovery. At consultation we match the depth to your skin type, your history and honestly to your calendar.
Results & timeline
Most clients book a series of three to six, three to four weeks apart, with tone and clarity improving after each. Superficial peels can also be kept as a monthly maintenance habit, much like a HydraFacial.
Investment
Priced per area and per course, so we quote it in writing at consultation rather than guessing online.
Courses can be spread over monthly instalments with no interest on approved applications. The consultation itself is complimentary.
Indications
What we treat with it
Uneven tone, dullness and sun damage
Melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation
Congestion, blackheads and acne-prone skin
Fine surface lines and rough texture
Enlarged pores
Pre-event skin preparation, planned with enough lead time
Aftercare
No picking or pulling at flaking skin — let it release on its own or you will scar.
SPF 30 or higher every day, and stay out of direct sun for two weeks.
No retinoids, acids or scrubs for one week afterwards.
Bland moisturiser and gentle cleanser only until the barrier settles.
Skip the gym, sauna and steam for 48 hours.
Written aftercare goes home with you, and we are on the phone if anything feels unexpected.
Contraindications
Some conditions mean we postpone, or ask for medical clearance first. Consultation exists to catch them.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding, depending on the agent
Accutane within the last six months
Active cold sore, infection or open wound in the area
History of keloid scarring or abnormal healing
Recent sunburn, active tan or recent laser resurfacing
Retinoid use within two weeks of treatment
Questions
It depends entirely on depth. A superficial peel means a day or two of light flaking most people can work through. Medium-depth work means closer to a week of visible peeling, so we book it around your calendar deliberately.
The one your skin can take, chosen at consultation rather than picked from a menu. We assess skin type, pigmentation risk, your current actives and how much recovery you can afford.
Yes, with the right agent and depth. Pigmentation risk is exactly why we assess first and why we start conservative rather than aggressive.
HydraFacial is a same-day glow with no recovery. A peel makes a more durable change to tone and texture, and asks you for a few days in return.
Documented results
Chemical Peel, photographed under the same light.
Same position, same lens, same lighting at every visit. Untouched apart from cropping.
Case 01 · Tone & clarity
Breakouts, redness and uneven tone across the cheeks and forehead, before and after a course of resurfacing peels.
Before you decide