Your journey to luminous, even skin begins with a personalized clinical peel

This gentle, no-downtime treatment is designed to encourage healthier-looking skin by addressing your individual needs, concerns, and goals during each visit. Peels can improve overall skin health, strengthen tolerability, and nourish at a cellular level. A short series is often recommended before moving on to more advanced clinical options, and they also help boost the benefits of your at-home skincare regimen. At SKIN, we proudly provide this treatment to clients across Calgary and the surrounding areas.

The Science Behind Your Personalized Peel

This treatment uses a carefully balanced blend of 20% glycolic acid and 10% lactic acid to gently exfoliate and encourage fresh cell renewal, revealing skin that looks healthier and smoother. The benefits extend beyond the surface, supporting improved cellular turnover, stimulating collagen, boosting hydration, lightening hyperpigmentation, clearing congested pores, reducing acne-causing bacteria, and softening overall texture.

Pre Treatment

Before you arrive

Please complete your Health History and Intake form. If you cannot complete it in advance, arrive fifteen minutes early, and we will assist you.
Come with a clean face if possible, and bring a list of your current skincare products.
Use daily SPF in the days leading up to your visit.

What to pause and when

Six months before: stop oral isotretinoin.
Four weeks before: avoid dermal fillers in the treatment area.
Two weeks before, avoid using a neuromodulator in the treatment area. If you plan both on the same day, have the neuromodulator after your peel
Five days before: pause strong activitiesactives such as AHAs, BHAs, retinol, hydroquinone, and benzoyl peroxide. Keep your routine soothing and simple.
Two weeks before: minimize sun exposure and focus on shade, protective clothing, and SPF.
Five days before: avoid waxing, threading, or shaving on the treatment area.

Extra considerations

Tell us if you are prone to cold sores, use prescription acne or lightning creams, or have had recent cosmetic procedures.
For safety, we do not treat during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Post Treatment

Downtime and comfort

Mild redness or warmth is normal and usually settles within twelve to seventy-two hours.
Skin may feel a little tight or tingly. Keep your routine simple and focused on hydration and barrier repairing products.
Your skin will be more sensitive to the sun. Apply broad-spectrum SPF every morning and reapply as needed.

What to avoid after your peel

For the first twelve to twenty-four hours, avoid makeup on the treated area.
For the first twenty-four hours, avoid excess heat by using hot yoga, steam rooms, and saunas.
For the first five days, pause strong activitiesactives such as AHAs, BHAs, retinol, hydroquinone, and benzoyl peroxide.
In the first two weeks, minimize sun exposure and avoid tanning.
For two to four weeks, avoid laser or energy-based treatments on the same area.

Home care essentials

Gentle non-foaming cleanser.
Hydrating serum and a nourishing moisturizer to support the barrier.
Broad-spectrum SPF every day.
Do not pick or pull at any flaking. Allow the skin to shed naturally.

Follow-up plan

Many clients begin with a series of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart to build results.
Once your goals are reached, maintenance treatments can be scheduled throughout the year to support collagen renewal and overall skin health.
Your provider will tailor the plan and home products so you enjoy a smooth, radiant glow between visits.

Treatment Information

Item

Details

Treatments needed

3 to 6 sessions

Results in

1 to 2 weeks

Results last

4 to 6 weeks

Benefits of Custom Pro Peel

Gentle on skin with less irritation than many traditional peels
Stimulates natural collagen for firmer-looking skin
Supports elastin to improve bounce and resilience
Boosts hydration for a comfortable, dewy finish
Lightens the look of hyperpigmentation and sun spots
Unclogs and refines the appearance of pores.
Reduces acne-causing bacteria to help minimize breakouts
Smooths uneven texture for a softer, more polished complexion

Conditions It Treats

Revives tired or dull-looking skin to restore a healthy glow
Helps manage acne, reduce pigmentation, and address early signs of aging
Smooths uneven skin texture for a more refined and radiant complexion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many treatments are needed for optimal results?

+ Most clients benefit from a series of three to six peels, spaced about four to six weeks apart, to achieve noticeable and lasting improvements.

Who is not eligible for this treatment?

+ The peel is not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have active cold sores, warts, wounds, sunburn, excessive skin sensitivity, or dermatitis in the treatment area. It is also not recommended if you have taken oral isotretinoin within the past year.

What should I expect during the procedure?

+ The experience feels like a spa treatment with a hint of warmth. You may notice a light tingling sensation as the solution is applied. Depending on your skin needs, your provider may layer the peel or add a retinol booster to enhance skin renewal. A soothing masque follows, along with customized products and guidance to support your skin after treatment.

Do I need to maintain my peel treatments?

+ Yes, continued treatments are encouraged to build skin resilience, boost cellular turnover, and maintain your results. Over time, and if your skin is ready, you may progress to higher-strength peels.

Are there any side effects?

+ Temporary effects can include redness, mild swelling, dryness, or flaking skin. These typically resolve within a few days to a week. Following your clinician’s aftercare instructions will help minimize any discomfort and ensure a smooth recovery.

How long does the treatment take?

+ Depending on your skin type and the peel selected, sessions usually last around an hour.