Reveal Smoother, Clearer Skin with a Powerful Peel That Targets Sun Damage and Uneven Tone
At SKIN Clinics, we believe healthy, glowing skin is a journey, and we’re here to walk every step with you. This medium-depth, clinical-grade peel is a powerful yet refined chemical treatment designed to resurface the skin, smooth rough texture, even skin tone, and visibly minimize imperfections. It promotes healthy skin cell turnover and is ideal for targeting common concerns like acne, melasma, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and signs of premature aging.
The Jessner Peel is our strongest and most intensive peel option. It is slightly more aggressive, making it especially effective for fading stubborn dark spots and smoothing uneven texture caused by environmental exposure or acne scarring. This advanced skin rejuvenation treatment is both relaxing and results-driven, and you’ll feel the active ingredients at work as they deeply penetrate the epidermis to exfoliate and renew from within.
A Dermatologist-Led Clinic Where Expertise Meets Elevated Skincare
SKIN Clinics is Canada’s largest dermatologist-owned group of medical and cosmetic dermatology clinics, blending luxurious experiences with clinical expertise. With our Calgary location serving the city and its surrounding areas and led by skilled skin experts in a serene, design-forward atmosphere, we make every visit feel like a step toward your best self.
An Expertly Curated Treatment That Unveils a Smoother, More Luminous Complexion
Formulated with 14% lactic acid, 14% salicylic acid, and 14% resorcinol, this advanced chemical peel offers a strategic blend of exfoliation, hydration, and cellular renewal. This self-neutralising peel works deeply to refine texture, clear congestion, and illuminate the skin. For enhanced results, your SKIN expert may tailor the experience with added layers or a retinol booster, ensuring every treatment evolves with your skin’s needs. The peel stays on post-treatment, finished with a protective sunscreen barrier.
Pre-Treatment Preparation
To ensure the best results and a comfortable experience, please review the following before your appointment:
Before You Arrive:
- Please complete your Health History and Intake Form in advance. If this isn’t possible, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete it at the clinic.
- If you have a history of cold sores, please let us know ahead of time so we can provide prophylactic antiviral medication to support healing and reduce risk.
Preparing for Your Appointment:
- While makeup-free skin isn’t required, we recommend arriving with a clean face to maximize your results.
- Consistent daily SPF use leading up to your treatment is highly encouraged to protect and prep the skin.
What to Avoid Before Your Peel:
Please avoid the following to prevent irritation and ensure optimal results:
- Neuromodulator (tox) treatments for at least 2 weeks prior (same-day treatments are allowed if they follow your peel).
- Dermal filler treatments are available within 4 weeks of your appointment.
- Active skincare products such as AHA/BHAs, retinol, hydroquinone, or benzoyl peroxide for 2–5 days prior, depending on your skin’s sensitivity.
- Extended sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before your appointment.
- Waxing or shaving the treatment area within 5 days of your visit.
- Oral isotretinoin (Accutane) must be discontinued for a minimum of 6 months prior to treatment.
- As a safety precaution, we do not offer peels to clients who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
Post-Treatment Care
Your skin will begin a natural renewal process following your treatment. Here’s how to care for it gently and effectively:
Expected Downtime:
- Redness, dryness, tightness, flaking, and mild irritation are all normal and may last up to a week.
- Keep your skin hydrated with a gentle, nourishing moisturizer.
- Your skin will be more sensitive to sunlight, so daily SPF application is essential for protection and healing.
What to Avoid After Your Peel:
To support optimal healing and prevent complications, please avoid the following:
- Applying anything to your face (including water) until the morning after your treatment, aside from SPF, as directed.
- Limit direct sun exposure to the treated area until the next day and for at least two weeks.
- Picking, rubbing, or manually peeling flaking skin allows it to shed naturally to avoid irritation or scarring.
- High-heat environments (e.g., saunas, steam rooms) for 24–72 hours.
Intense physical activity and sweating for 24–72 hours. - Wearing makeup over the treated area for 24 hours.
Use active ingredients like AHAs/BHAs, retinol, hydroquinone, or benzoyl peroxide for 5–7 days, depending on your skin’s sensitivity. - Laser treatments or procedures for a minimum of 4 weeks.
Recommended Follow-Up:
- Based on your skin concerns, a series of 3 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart may be advised for best results.
- After achieving your desired results, it is essential to continue with maintenance peels throughout the year. These treatments are crucial for supporting collagen production and ensuring ongoing skin rejuvenation. Maintenance peels can help maintain the benefits of your initial chemical peel treatment and keep your skin looking fresh and youthful all year round.
A Proven Treatment Plan That Delivers Visible Results with Every Peel
Treatments Needed
3–6 sessions
Visible Results In
1–2 weeks
Results Typically Last
4–6 weeks
Targeted Skin Renewal That Delivers Visible, Lasting Benefits
This treatment boosts collagen production, resulting in visibly firmer and more youthful skin. It enhances hydration while smoothing and softening texture, brightening the complexion, and fading stubborn pigmentation. It deep-cleans pores and helps reduce congestion while also minimizing acne-causing bacteria, leading to clearer skin. The treatment refines uneven tone and promotes a balanced, radiant glow.
A Trusted Solution for Common Skin Concerns That Impact Confidence
This professionally formulated peel targets a variety of persistent skin concerns, such as skin that appears dull, fatigued, or lacking luminosity. It also helps with oily or congested skin prone to active acne and blemishes, rough, uneven texture caused by buildup or scarring, superficial pigmentation, and signs of sun damage. Additionally, it addresses early signs of aging, such as fine lines and discoloration.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do the active ingredients in this medium-depth peel work?
This peel is formulated with 14% lactic acid, 14% salicylic acid, 14% resorcinol, and 14% resorcinol. Salicylic acid exfoliates and unclogs pores, lactic acid delivers hydration and smoothness, and resorcinol promotes skin renewal with antibacterial support; together, they help clear, refine, and refresh your complexion.
+ How many sessions of this chemical peel are typically needed?
After your first chemical peel, you may start to notice improvements in your skin within 1–2 weeks. For the best results, dermatologists typically recommend a series of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for optimal rejuvenation and skin renewal.
+ Who may not be eligible for this type of chemical peel?
Some contraindications to consider before undergoing a chemical peel treatment include allergies to resorcinol, active inflammation, cold sores, wounds, sunburn, rosacea, or dermatitis in the treatment area. It is also important to note that clients who are currently on oral isotretinoin (Accutane) or have completed treatment within the last 6 months may not be eligible for this rejuvenating skin peel. Please note: Individuals with deeper skin tones may be at a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). A thorough consultation is essential to assess skin suitability and reduce the risk of adverse outcomes.
+ What can I expect during the treatment?
The process is quick and effective. After cleansing and prepping your skin, your specialist will apply the peel in layers, adjusting based on your tolerance. A warm or tingling sensation is normal. A retinol booster may be added for enhanced results, and SPF is applied before you leave.
+ What should I do after my peel?
This self-neutralising peel remains on your skin after treatment. For the first 12 hours, avoid applying anything to your skin except SPF. Gentle skincare is recommended for the following 5–7 days. You may experience dryness, tightness, and peeling; let the skin shed naturally without picking.
+ Are there any side effects?
Minor side effects such as redness, stinging, tightness, or temporary pigmentation changes may occur after your chemical peel treatment. These are common indications that your skin is undergoing a rejuvenation process and should diminish within a week.
+ Can I combine this peel with other treatments?
Depending on your skin goals, this chemical peel can be safely combined with treatments like microneedling, neuromodulators, or LED therapy. Your dermatologist will recommend a personalized plan based on your skin’s condition and desired results. It is important to consult with a professional before combining peels with other treatments for optimal rejuvenation and overall skin health.
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