Peels & Resurfacing Ritual

A chemical peel is a professional skin-resurfacing treatment that uses carefully selected acids or exfoliating ingredients to remove damaged surface cells and encourage fresher, smoother, more even-looking skin.

Chemical peels may help improve dullness, uneven tone, sun damage, pigmentation, acne, clogged pores, rough texture, fine lines, and post-acne discoloration. The type of peel should be selected based on your skin condition and goals.

The right peel depends on your skin type, sensitivity, pigmentation concerns, current skincare routine, previous treatments, and desired downtime. At Art Of Skin, the peel is selected after evaluating your skin rather than using a one-peel-fits-all approach.

Most clients feel warmth, tingling, or mild stinging during treatment. The sensation depends on the strength and ingredients used. Strong discomfort should always be communicated immediately.

Not necessarily. Some professional peels create little or no visible flaking, while others may cause noticeable peeling for several days. A peel can still be effective even when you do not visibly shed skin.

When visible peeling occurs, it commonly begins within a few days and may last several days. The exact amount of downtime depends on the peel used, your skin, and the depth of treatment.

This depends on the strength of the peel and how your skin responds. Your provider may recommend avoiding makeup temporarily if the skin is irritated, sensitive, or actively peeling.

Avoid picking or pulling peeling skin, excessive heat, intense exercise immediately afterward, scrubs, exfoliating acids, retinoids, and unnecessary sun exposure until your skin has recovered. Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is especially important.

Retinoids and other active ingredients often need to be paused around the time of a chemical peel. Your provider should give you specific instructions based on the products you use and the peel being performed.

Yes, certain peels can help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and sun-related discoloration. Pigmentation must be treated carefully, however, because overly aggressive treatment can sometimes worsen discoloration

Certain peels can help reduce congestion, remove excess dead skin, improve clogged pores, and improve the appearance of post-acne marks. Active inflammatory acne may require a customized treatment plan.

Chemical peels can be performed on many skin tones, but peel selection, strength, preparation, and aftercare are especially important in skin that is prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Frequency varies according to the type of peel and your skin goals. Some superficial peels may be performed in a series several weeks apart, while stronger peels require more recovery time.

Some clients notice brighter, smoother skin after one treatment, while pigmentation, acne, texture, and photoaging concerns often benefit from a planned series combined with an appropriate home-care regimen.

Yes, depending on the peel and your skin condition. At Art Of Skin, chemical exfoliation may be incorporated into a customized facial when appropriate.

These treatments can sometimes be incorporated into a broader skin-correction plan, but they generally need to be appropriately spaced. Combining too many aggressive treatments too close together can increase irritation and pigmentation risk.

A peel may need to be postponed or modified if you have irritated or injured skin, active infection, certain medications or medical conditions, recent aggressive resurfacing treatments, or other contraindications. A consultation and health history are important before treatment.

Avoid excessive sun exposure and tell your provider about prescription skincare, retinoids, recent waxing, laser treatments, medications, cold sores, and other procedures. Follow any pre-treatment skincare instructions you receive.

Skin often begins to look smoother and brighter as it heals. Improvements in pigmentation, texture, acne, and fine lines generally become more noticeable with consistent treatments and home care.

Chemical peels improve existing skin damage, but they cannot stop future aging, pigmentation, acne, or sun exposure. Sunscreen, professional skincare, and maintenance treatments help preserve your results.

The Perfect Derma Peel is a professional medium-depth chemical peel designed to address concerns such as pigmentation, acne, uneven tone, texture, and signs of aging. Because it produces more significant exfoliation than many superficial peels, clients should expect specific preparation and aftercare instructions.