Chemical Peels

Medical-grade peels use controlled concentrations of glycolic, salicylic, lactic, mandelic or TCA acid to dissolve the bonds between dead surface cells and drive cellular turnover. We select the acid, strength and layer count for your skin type and concern — from a no-downtime lunchtime refresh to a deeper resurfacing.

• Brightens dull, congested skin immediately
• Clears blackheads and calms active acne (salicylic)
• Fades sun damage, melasma and post-acne marks
• Softens fine lines and improves product absorption
• Options exist for every skin type, including deeper tones

1. 01

   Skin assessment and, for pigment-prone skin, two weeks of priming beforehand

2. 02

   Double cleanse and degrease, then acid applied in timed layers

3. 03

   Tingling or warmth for a few minutes — a fan is provided

4. 04

   Neutralisation, cooling mask and SPF before you leave

5. 05

   Light flaking around days 3–5 with medium-depth peels

Most skin types with dullness, congestion, pigmentation or early ageing. Avoid with active cold sores, open lesions, recent isotretinoin, during pregnancy for certain acids, or with recent sun exposure or tanning.

• No picking or pulling at flaking skin
• No actives for 5–7 days; bland moisturiser only
• SPF 50 daily and no direct sun for two weeks
• No exercise, sauna or hot showers for 48 hours

• Will I peel visibly?

  Superficial peels usually cause only light flaking. Medium-depth peels shed noticeably on days three to five, so plan around events.

• Are peels safe on darker skin?
• Peel or facial?