What Is a Chemical Peel?

Chemical peels are intense exfoliating treatments that deliver exceptional results. Based on AHAs Alpha Hydroxy acids and / or bHA Beta Hydroxy Acids, chemical peels remove dead cell build up to rejuvenate the skin.

Is a chemical peel safe?

Chemical peels come in a variety of strengths and blends. In our clinic we offer glycolic peels, lactic peels, and salicylic peels suitable from dry/delicate skin to oily problem skin. If you are a beginner or concerned about the sensitivity of your skin, we can have a look at your skin and determine the best peel for you from a selection of peels we offer.

What is a skin peel treatment?

We offer facial treatments that include peels as well as 30 minute express treatments that focus solely on the peel. In a facial treatment we double cleanse, exfoliate, peel, provide extractions if required, infuse potent serum, massage apply a mask adapted to your skin type and conditions you wish to treat and we finish with a regenerative serum, moisturiser and sunscreen. In a 30 minute express treatment we double cleanse, peel, apply a soothing mask and finish with a regenerative serum, moisturiser and sunscreen.

Best Chemical Peel

Because we offer a variety of peels we can select the best one for your skin type. Here is a quick rundown of the best peels for different skin conditions:

Glycolic Acid Peel is Best For:

• Open pores
• Oily skin
• Sun damage
• Surface clogging
• Fine lines
• Skin rejuvenation
• Evening out skin tone

Lactic Acid Peel is Best For:

• Dry/delicate skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Pigmentation
• Brightening
• Evening out skin tone
• Skin rejuvenation

Salicylic Acid Peel is Best For:

• Oily/problem skin
• Acne
• Clogging
• Congestion
• Blackheads
• Thickened, sun damaged skin
• Pigmentation

Best At Home Face Peel

We offer a number of home peels you can do resurface and rejuvenate your skin at home.

Sothys Gommage – this non AHA/BHA peel is gentle and safe. You cannot over peel your skin with Gommage. Based on gentle natural ingredients, Gommage will provide an all over even peel that will smooth, soften and absorbs dead skin cells and is suitable for all skin types.

Sothys Desquacrem Forte Microderm – An enzyme cleanser with salicylic acid at 2% with added rice micro-grains for exfoliation and Lipo amino acid salts with Gypsophila extract for deep pore cleansing. Suitable for skins with oil congestion, dull asphyxiated skins, and although not recommended for sensitive skins can be used on non-sensitised couperose skins and mature sun damaged skin.

Cosmeceutique RX – Glysalac Dermobooster – This active Glycolic (AHA) + Salicylic (bHA) serum complex intensifies micro-exfoliation and refines the texture of the skin reducing open pores, unclogging congested skin, evening out the skin tone, brightening and smoothing uneven skin grain.

Sothys Noctuelle – A multi-purpose skin resurfacing cream with Vitamin C and a hydroxyl acid complex in a soft velvety formulation to bring radiance and smoothness to all skin types. Anti-ageing and skin rejuvenating.