Chemical Peels in Dunstable
A professional peel chosen for your skin and your concern, from gentle refreshing peels to deeper medium-strength options. We will always talk you through what to expect before we start.
Chemical Peels at Amina Beauty
There is no single chemical peel that suits everyone, and that is the first thing we explain to clients who visit our Dunstable clinic from Houghton Regis, Luton and across Bedfordshire. The right acid, strength and timing depend on your skin type, how sensitive it is and what you would like to improve.
Some people want a light refresh before an event. Others are dealing with stubborn pigmentation, congested pores or marks left by breakouts. Each calls for a different approach, so we never pick a peel without seeing your skin first.
Amina will assess your skin at a free consultation, explain which peel she recommends and why, and be honest if she thinks a different treatment would serve you better.
What Is Chemical Peels?
A chemical peel uses carefully chosen acids to loosen and remove dead or damaged cells from the surface of the skin, encouraging fresher skin to come through. We work with superficial to medium peels. Depending on your needs this might be glycolic acid for dullness and texture, lactic acid for drier or more sensitive skin, salicylic acid for oily and breakout-prone skin, or a TCA blend for more noticeable pigmentation and texture concerns.
Superficial peels usually cause only mild flaking, while medium peels work deeper and you should expect more visible shedding for a few days. Results tend to build over a series of peels rather than from one appointment, and protecting your skin from the sun afterwards matters as much as the peel itself.
Where appropriate we carry out a patch test before your first peel, and we may ask you to prepare your skin at home beforehand so the peel works evenly and the chance of irritation is lower.
Chemical Peels at a Glance
What Chemical Peels Can Help With
- Sun spots and uneven pigmentation
- Oily skin, blackheads and congested pores
- Mild breakouts and post-acne marks
- Rough or uneven texture
- Dull skin that has lost its glow
- Early fine lines
What Happens on the Day
Consultation and patch test
We discuss your skin history, medication and lifestyle, and carry out a patch test where the peel calls for it. We also explain how to prepare your skin and ask you to stop retinoids for a set period beforehand.
Cleanse and degrease
Your skin is cleansed and degreased so the acid can penetrate evenly. Delicate areas such as the corners of the nose and lips may be protected.
Eye protection and application
Your eyes are covered, then the peel is applied evenly across the treatment area. Most people feel warmth or tingling, and we keep checking in with you throughout.
Timed contact
The peel is left on for a carefully timed period that depends on the acid, its strength and how your skin is reacting. Amina watches the skin closely the whole time.
Neutralise and calm
Where the peel requires it, it is neutralised to stop its action. Your skin is then soothed and protected with a calming product and a high factor SPF.
Aftercare
- Wear SPF 50 every day and stay out of strong sun
- Expect flaking for a few days, depending on the depth of the peel
- Let the skin shed naturally and never pull at peeling skin
- Use only a gentle cleanser and the moisturiser we recommend
- Avoid retinoids, scrubs and other acids until we say it is safe
- Skip saunas, swimming and heavy exercise for 48 hours
Chemical Peels Questions
Ready to Book Chemical Peels?
Start with a free, no-obligation consultation. Amina will look at your skin and recommend the right treatment, honestly.