A chemical peel uses a safe chemical solution to exfoliate damaged outer layers of skin, revealing a smoother, brighter, more youthful complexion. Peels can improve fine lines, wrinkles, acne, mild scarring, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, and overall texture. A series of 3–5 treatments provides the best results.

What Chemical Peels Can Treat

Commonly performed on the face, neck, and hands, chemical peels can reduce:

  • Fine lines and early signs of aging

  • Sun damage

  • Certain types of acne

  • Mild scarring

  • Sun spots, age spots, freckles, uneven tone

  • Rough texture and dull complexion

  • Melasma and hormone-related pigmentation

  • Precancerous scaly patches (actinic keratosis)

Note: Deep wrinkles, sagging skin, or significant scarring may require more advanced treatments such as CO₂ laser resurfacing, injectables, or surgical procedures.

Are Chemical Peels Suitable for All Skin Types?

Superficial peels are generally safe for all skin types.
However, deeper peels carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones. Clients with a history of abnormal scarring, pigment issues, sensitive skin conditions, or those unable to avoid sun exposure may need alternative treatments.

Types of Chemical Peels

Light Peel:
Removes the outermost layer of skin for a fresh, healthy glow. Best for fine lines, mild discoloration, acne, and dryness. Minimal downtime—typically a few hours to a few days.

Medium Peel:
Targets the outer and upper middle skin layers to smooth texture and improve moderate discoloration, age spots, and acne scarring. Downtime is about 7–10 days.

Deep Peel:
Penetrates the lower middle layer of the skin for the most dramatic improvement in deeper wrinkles, sun damage, scars, and actinic keratosis. Recovery is longer and more involved.

How to Prepare

  • Avoid tanning or direct sun exposure for 2 weeks prior

  • Avoid retinoids for 1–2 weeks unless otherwise directed

  • Skin must be free of open sores, lesions, or infections

What to Expect During Treatment

A chemical solution is applied, creating a warm or tingling sensation followed by brief stinging. The peel is then neutralized or removed, and post-care products may be applied.

Aftercare Expectations

After a Light Peel:

  • Mild redness and flaking for 3–7 days

  • Moisturize as instructed and use daily sunscreen

  • Makeup may be worn same day or next day

  • Treatments may be repeated every 2–5 weeks

After a Medium Peel:

  • Redness, swelling, and flaking for 7–14 days

  • Blistering and crusting may occur before peeling

  • Avoid sun exposure until fully healed

  • Makeup can usually be worn after 5–7 days

  • Can be repeated every 6–12 months if needed

General Post-Care Tips

  • Avoid indoor/outdoor tanning throughout the healing process

  • Use daily sunscreen after healing

  • Keep skin moisturized to support healing and prevent scarring

  • Follow all post-treatment instructions and use the provided post-care kit