About Chemical Peel
Chemical peel treatment helps to stimulate cell renewal and regenerate a healthier appearance. Our chemical peels are formulated to cause little to no peeling and shed just the superficial layers of the skin to improve overall skin function, leaving your skin looking radiant. Some deeper peels with downtime can be used if deemed necessary after your consultation with us.
The Problem
As we age, the skin cell turnover slows down and the skin starts to look dull and loose youthful lustre. Damage from our environment and UV light can cause fine lines, age spots and a rough texture. Additionally, blocked pores, sometimes related to hormonal changes, can give rise to blackheads and acne.
How It Works
We use the latest Med-Derma and Sesderma peels that ‘achieve the peel’ and give little to no peeling after the treatment. The solution is applied to remove the damaged skin cells via a chemical reaction. The skin is first cleansed, then a preparatory solution is applied before the peel itself. The peel is left on the skin for 2-10 minutes, depending on the type of peel. Some clients may be worried about the outcomes of chemical peels, but our Qualified Aesthetics team is here to provide you with complete peace of mind and find the most suitable treatment for your skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can a Chemical Peel be applied?
Can I have a chemical peel if I’ve had other treatments done recently?
Can chemical peels help with large pores?
How often should I have a chemical peel?
Is there any pre-treatment advice I need to consider?
Will my face peel after the treatment?
Post treatment advice
How strong is the chemical peel?
Is it just one type of chemical peel or are there different kinds depending on my needs?
A chemical peel procedure can be used to treat the face, neck, hands, chest and back.
After most treatments on the face you should wait 4-6 weeks before having a chemical peel. Your aesthetician will advise you accordingly.
Chemical peels can help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores by clearing them out
This will depend on what we are treating and which peels we are doing. You often get best results doing a mixture of different treatments rather than all the same. We usually suggest 4 weeks between treatments.
We recommend that you stop using any strong or irritating products such as retinol for 5-7 days before treatment. If you have had any other treatments done in the past month please let us know beforehand.
Depending on the type of peel that we use will depend on whether you peel or not. Although it is called a peel some do not cause peeling and still get great results.
A high factor SPF of 30 or 50 must be used post treatment for at least a month. We recommend SPF to be used all year round including when it is cloudy. There is as much UVA in the summer as the winter, because we don’t burn in the winter we assume we don’t need to protect. UVA ages the skin and UVB burns the skin.
If you do peel please do not pull, pick or scratch the area, use the recommended basic products avoiding retinol and acids until your skin has fully stopped peeling or 5 days, whichever is longer.
This will be decided by your aesthetician. What you are wanting to treat, your skin type and how much peeling you are willing to have are all factors that your aesthetician will be considering when choosing the best peel or you.
We have lots of different peels that we can choose from depending on your concerns, skin type and downtime.
A chemical peel procedure can be used to treat the face, neck, hands, chest and back.
After most treatments on the face you should wait 4-6 weeks before having a chemical peel. Your aesthetician will advise you accordingly.
Chemical peels can help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores by clearing them out
This will depend on what we are treating and which peels we are doing. You often get best results doing a mixture of different treatments rather than all the same. We usually suggest 4 weeks between treatments.
We recommend that you stop using any strong or irritating products such as retinol for 5-7 days before treatment. If you have had any other treatments done in the past month please let us know beforehand.
Depending on the type of peel that we use will depend on whether you peel or not. Although it is called a peel some do not cause peeling and still get great results.
A high factor SPF of 30 or 50 must be used post treatment for at least a month. We recommend SPF to be used all year round including when it is cloudy. There is as much UVA in the summer as the winter, because we don’t burn in the winter we assume we don’t need to protect. UVA ages the skin and UVB burns the skin.
If you do peel please do not pull, pick or scratch the area, use the recommended basic products avoiding retinol and acids until your skin has fully stopped peeling or 5 days, whichever is longer.
This will be decided by your aesthetician. What you are wanting to treat, your skin type and how much peeling you are willing to have are all factors that your aesthetician will be considering when choosing the best peel or you.
We have lots of different peels that we can choose from depending on your concerns, skin type and downtime.
Our Experts
Charlotte
CoolSculpting & Body Contouring Specialist
Charlotte joined Radiance in 2014 and brings a wealth of knowledge from working in the beauty industry for 15 years. She has worked in Australia, travelled the world and worked as a therapist which led to her passion for aesthetic treatments. Charlotte came back to the UK to start a career as an Aesthetic Therapist. Charlotte is fully trained in laser, CoolSculpting, body contouring and all things skin related. With hundreds of loyal clients, Charlotte is a skin expert and is passionate about getting you the results you deserve.
Katie Debenham CIBTAC CIDESCO
CoolSculpting & Body Contouring Specialist
After qualifying at Champneys, Hertfordshire, Katie envisioned herself running her own business using the latest medical-based beauty treatments. Opening Radiance Aesthetic Clinic in 2013 with her mum, Dr Ros, Katie moved forward from her day-to-day beauty treatments and qualified as a Cosmeceuticals, skin, body contouring, laser and CoolSculpting therapist. Katie places huge value on getting her clients great results and revolutionising beauty through the latest innovations in skin care.
Jade T
Qualified Aesthetic Practitioner
Jade has worked in the beauty industry for over 10 years and is trained in most aesthetic and laser treatments including Hydrafacial, INDIBA, Chemical peels and much more. She is passionate about ZO skincare and skin health and helps clients with any skin concerns to help boost their confidence. Jade is also trained in semi-permanent makeup, also known as micro-pigmentation or cosmetic tattooing. Jade is the lead aesthetician in miraDry, the permanent sweat reduction treatment.
Harriet
Qualified Aesthetic Practitioner
Harriet has been operating as a qualified therapist for over 15 years and has worked as an Aesthetic Therapist at Radiance for the last 5 years. She is dedicated to making her clients feel and look fabulous. Harriet specialises in the VISIA skin scanner and uses this to help tailor personalised skin programmes for clients. Harriet uses Hydrafacial, INDIBA, Dermalux, Thermage FLX and all the lasers to make changes to her clients skin, giving them the complexion they have always dreamed of.