Chemical Peels

To be able to treat and target your skin concerns and skin type, we are proud to offer professional, medical grade brand peels allowing us to create a customised treatment plan using a range of light to medium depth peels. The different depths of these peels mean we can either lightly exfoliate the epidermis (outer layer of skin) or work a lot deeper in the top layer of the dermis (deeper layer of skin) to achieve optimum results. After a consultation with our highly skilled team, we can truly create a bespoke treatment for each individual concern.

In many cases, even greater results can be achieved through combination treatments, where chemical peels are paired with microneedling. This advanced, multi-modal approach enhances product absorption, boosts collagen stimulation, and allows us to target multiple skin concerns within one treatment cycle. These two treatments work synergistically to resurface the skin while encouraging deeper rejuvenation and cellular renewal.

Key uses for chemical peels

• Tired eyes/dark circles
• General Skin Rejuvenation
• Acne – face, chest and back
• Rosacea
• Hyperpigmentation – face, hands
• Superficial scarring
• Eye rejuvenation
• Sun damage / dark spots
• Brown spots on hands
• Lines and wrinkles – face, décolletage
• Thread veins – face

These treatments work to resurface the skin by the application of various forms of acids to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells. As a result, chemical peels promote the growth of a new healthy top layer of skin which improves skin concerns over time and leaves the skin with a fresher and more radiant complexion. Gone are the days when the only immediate result one could expect from a medical-grade skin peel was 2-4 weeks of suffering painful, red, blistering skin.

Are Chemical Peels Good For Uneven Skin Tone?

Yes, chemical peels are used to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. A newer, clearer layer of skin is revealed after the old skin eventually peel off.

How Long Does Skin Take To Heal?

Skin heals in around five to seven days, depending on the type of peel you have been treated with.

Are Chemical Peels Good For Treating Acne?

Chemical peels are often used to treat acne and acne scarring. The treated skin is less oily and skin turnover reduces clogs. The skin appearance is also improved, reducing marks and scars left by acne.

Are Peels Good For Dull Skin Or Rough Skin?

Depending on your goals, a chemical peel can be a good option to brighten dull or rough skin. Talk to our team members as there may be other treatments more suited to your personal goals.

What Is The Difference Between A Light Chemical Peel, Medium Chemical Peel, And Deep Chemical Peel?

There are lighter and deeper peels available. A deeper peel may be better for deep scars. Our expert practitioners will assess your skin, making sure we never damage the skin barrier and make sure the right level is used.

How Does A Chemical Peel Work?

First, we cleanse your skin, ensuring it is clear of any products and makeup. Then, a skin peel treatment is applied, such as alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid chemical peels. After a few minutes, either a chemical solution is applied to neutralise the peel or the peel is removed (dependent on the type of peel used). We advise you not to wash your face or apply makeup or sunscreen for 48 hours. Over the next few days, dead skin will flake off, remove damaged skin cells and reveal a fresh, clearer-looking face.

TYPES OF ENERPEEL

Mandelic Acid (MA)

EnerPeel MA is a peel that exfoliates but with minimal or no erythema (redness). It can be left on for 2-10 minutes (depending on the number of previous peels and patient reaction) and then neutralised but for greater remodelling impact, we will leave it on the skin and send you home with a neutralizer wipe to use that evening.

Indications

• Erythematic Telangiectatic Rosacea
• Summer peels
• Darker skin types
• Anti-ageing
• Skin remodelling
• Inflammatory pigmentation
• Hormonal, sun and age-related pigmentations in at-risk clients

Salicylic Acid (SA)

Designed for the treatment of acne, the unique ingredients deliver a high dose of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and sebum and cell turnover-slowing ingredients into the pilosebaceous duct, combined with salicylic acid to reduce oil, exfoliate and open up the duct opening. It is also used for controlling the inflammatory phase of papules and pustules. We can also use this on the back and chest.

Indications

• Active acne
• Inflamed skin
• Very oily skin
• Texture
• The back and chest can be treated
• Pore refining

Pyruvic Acid (PA)

This skin remodelling peel is the next most active acid to a TCA but with a much greater safety profile. It is a gentle, but highly effective anti-ageing medical-grade peel treatment, addressing multiple signs of ageing including open pores and pigmentation. As a keto acid, it has a sebum slowing effect like the beta hydroxyl acid Salicylic acid, but it penetrates much deeper than Salicylic acid (SA). In acne cases, after EnerPeel Salicylic acid has improved the acne, PA peels can be very useful for post-acne damage and oiliness.

Indications

• Seborrhoea (excess oil)
• Photo-ageing on Neck, Décolleté, Cleavage Lines
• Loose skin, skin tightening
• Actinic Keratosis, Photo-Ageing, Stretch Marks (red)
• Open Pores
• Alternative to our Salicylic Acid peel in aspirin-allergic patients

Eyes and Lips (EL)

We have previously provided a special peel for around the eyes and lips. However, we now have new technology in our clinic that will surpass any result from this method. If this area is your concern, speak with one of our highly trained therapists who can advise you of alternative methods. 

Indications

• Photo-ageing of Peri Orbital and Peri Oral Areas
• Anti-ageing of Peri Orbital and Peri Oral Areas
• Lines and wrinkles of Peri Orbital and Peri Oral Areas
• Dark circles and under eye bags
• Crow’s feet of Peri Orbital area
• Pout lines of the Oral area
• Un-even skin tone & pigmentation of Peri Orbital and Peri Oral Areas

Jessner’s 

A true all-rounder, the Jessner’s peel contains a cocktail of 3 acids; 15% Salicylic Acid, 20% Lactic Acid, and 14% Resorcinol. Lactic acid and resorcinol components are extremely useful for hormonal, age and sun related pigmentation.

Resorcinol interrupts the process of pigment formation by ‘attracting’ the enzyme tyrosinase to it and preventing it from converting tyrosine to melanin. Lactic acid also slows down the activity of the enzyme and so adds to the pigment reducing action and the exfoliation helps to remove existing pigmentation. The salicylic acid removes and penetrates oil which increases the penetration for the other two components. This peel is normally applied for up to 5 minutes but it is not neutralised and is just removed with a remover wipe or using water dampened cotton pads at 5 minutes. This is because the salicylic will have deactivated itself and we want the other two ingredients in the skin to continue to work on the pigmentation.

Indications

• Actinic Keratosis, Melasma/Lentigo
• Non-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
• Photo-ageing

TCA (Trichloroacetic acid)

TCA 25% is a medium to deep acting remodelling solution. Delivered within a carrier solution; it is taken deep into the skin before being released to increase the dermal effect on promoting maximum fibre development, whilst also stimulating old fibre matrix breakdown. Thus, bound fibres causing wrinkles and lines can be replaced by a more mobile fluid collagen-elastin matrix, resulting in visibly smoother and flatter skin. We also aim to better control epidermal trauma and erythema (redness) by reducing the TCA’s activity at the surface.

Indications

• Ice-Pick Scars
• Photo-ageing
• Other scarring
• Lines and wrinkles
• Excessive pore size