Chemical Peel
Out with everything your skin has been holding onto.
Skin accumulates. Sun damage, dead cells, uneven pigment, the slow thickening that comes from years of exposure and stress. It happens gradually enough that you stop noticing until the day you look at a photograph from five years ago and see the difference clearly.
A chemical peel accelerates the process your skin already knows how to do — shedding the damaged outer layers to reveal what's building underneath. The result depends on the depth of peel selected, but the principle is consistent: remove what isn't serving you anymore and give the skin underneath room to perform.
What it Treats:
Chemical peels use carefully selected acids — applied at clinical concentration and depth — to exfoliate the skin at a level no retail product approaches. Emily selects the peel formulation and strength based on your skin type, concerns, and tolerance.
Effective for:
Sun damage and hyperpigmentation · Uneven skin tone and texture · Fine lines and surface wrinkles · Acne and post-acne marks · Congested or dull skin · Enlarged pores · Melasma (in appropriate candidates)
What to Expect:
The treatment takes 30 to 45 minutes. The peel solution is applied to clean skin and left for a precise amount of time — Emily monitors the skin's response throughout and neutralises at the appropriate point.
During treatment, a mild tingling, warmth, or temporary stinging sensation is normal and expected. The intensity varies with peel strength.
In the days following treatment, the skin will peel and flake — the degree depends on the peel selected.
Light peels may produce minimal visible peeling. Medium depth peels produce more significant shedding over three to seven days. This is not optional or avoidable — it is the treatment doing exactly what it's supposed to.
Sun protection is non-negotiable during and after the peeling process.
Results:
When: Once peeling resolves — typically 5 to 10 days depending on peel depth
How long: A single peel delivers meaningful improvement. A series produces progressively better results, particularly for pigmentation and texture concerns
What affects it: Peel depth, skin type, sun exposure history, and aftercare compliance
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Chemical peels are appropriate for most skin types, though formulation and depth are carefully selected based on individual skin tone and condition. Deeper skin tones require additional consideration — Emily will assess suitability and select accordingly.
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for clients on Accutane or certain retinoid medications, or for those with active cold sores or open skin. Emily will review your skin history before proceeding.
The Questions People Actually Ask:
01. How much will I actually peel? It depends entirely on the strength of peel selected — which Emily determines based on your skin and your concerns. A light peel may produce subtle flaking that's barely noticeable. A medium depth peel will produce visible shedding for several days. Emily will be specific about what to expect from your particular peel before you leave — no surprises.
02. Can I wear makeup while I'm peeling? During the active peeling phase, the less on your skin the better. Mineral SPF is essential. Once peeling has fully resolved, makeup can resume as normal. Plan this treatment around your schedule accordingly.
03. How is this different from the exfoliation in a regular facial? The concentration and depth of the acids used in a clinical peel bear no resemblance to what's in retail products or standard facial treatments. You are working at a fundamentally different level of the skin — which is why the results, and the recovery, are also different.
