What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a skin treatment that uses a chemical solution to exfoliate the outer layers of skin, revealing fresher, healthier skin beneath. It works by applying acids, such as glycolic, lactic, or salicylic acid, to the skin, which helps to remove dead cells and promote new cell growth.
Chemical peels are effective for addressing a range of skin concerns, including fine lines, acne, pigmentation, and uneven texture. They stimulate collagen production and can improve the overall appearance and radiance of the skin.
How Does a Chemical Peel Work?
During a chemical peel, the acid solution penetrates the skin's surface and breaks down the bonds between dead skin cells. This exfoliation encourages the skin’s natural turnover process, revealing brighter, smoother skin beneath. The strength of the peel varies depending on the depth needed—there are superficial, medium, and deep peels—each targeting different skin layers for different concerns.
Types of Chemical Peels
Superficial Peels: Target the outermost layer of the skin for mild exfoliation. Ideal for treating fine lines, acne, and dullness.
Medium Peels: Penetrate deeper into the middle layer of the skin, addressing acne scars, pigmentation, and moderate wrinkles.
Deep Peels: Reach the innermost layers of the skin, effectively treating deep wrinkles, sun damage, and more severe skin conditions.
Benefits of Chemical Peels
Smooth Skin Texture: Helps reduce rough patches and promotes a smoother complexion.
Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Stimulates collagen production, helping to minimize signs of aging.
Fade Pigmentation: Chemical peels can improve sun spots, acne scars, and melasma, creating a more even skin tone.
Clearer Skin: Ideal for unclogging pores and reducing acne and blackheads, leaving the skin more balanced.
Is There Any Downtime?
The amount of downtime after a chemical peel depends on the strength of the peel.
Superficial peels have minimal downtime, with possible mild redness or flaking for a day or two.
Medium and deep peels may involve more peeling and redness, with recovery taking a week or longer.
The Two Types of Chemical Peels We Offer at Fresh Aesthetics
At Fresh Aesthetics, we offer two different chemical peels designed to suit different skin needs, time commitments and treatment goals, the Express BioRePeel and the AlumierMD Chemical Peel.
Express BioRePeel
Our Express Peel is the perfect choice for those looking for a quick skin refresh. This peel uses BioRePeel, an innovative treatment that provides instant glow and rejuvenation without downtime. The peel is applied to the skin for just five minutes before being gently removed, making it ideal for those with a busy schedule or as a quick add-on to injectable treatments such as Botox, fillers, or skin boosters.
Benefits:
Brightens and refreshes dull skin
Smooths texture and refines pores
Minimal to no downtime
Perfect pre-event “glow-up” treatment
Enhances results of injectable treatments
Suitable For:
BioRePeel is recommended for those with:
Dull or tired-looking skin
Early signs of ageing
Uneven texture
Congested or oily skin
Those wanting a quick refresh between treatments
What to Expect:
After cleansing, the BioRePeel solution is applied evenly across the face and left to work for approximately five minutes. During this time, you may feel a mild tingling sensation as the peel works to exfoliate and stimulate your skin. The solution is then removed and a hydrating SPF is applied, leaving your skin looking instantly brighter, smoother & protected.
AlumierMD Customisable Chemical Peel
For those seeking a more comprehensive and transformative treatment, our AlumierMD peel offers a fully bespoke experience tailored to your skin’s individual needs. This peel takes around 40 minutes and is ideal for addressing a wide range of skin concerns, from fine lines and pigmentation to acne and uneven texture.
Benefits:
Deep exfoliation and cellular renewal
Targets specific concerns such as acne, ageing, pigmentation, or rosacea
Promotes collagen production for smoother, firmer skin
Improves overall tone, clarity, and radiance
Fully customised for your unique skin type and condition
Suitable For:
AlumierMD peels are designed for those concerned with:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne and blemish-prone skin
Hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and uneven skin tone
Dryness or dehydration
Rosacea or sensitive skin
What to Expect:
The AlumierMD peel is a carefully layered treatment designed to achieve maximum skin health and visible results. Here’s what typically happens during your 40 minute appointment:
Consultation: Dr Brian assesses your skin and selects the most suitable AlumierMD peel formulation and strengths for your specific goals.
Cleanse & Prep: The skin is thoroughly cleansed to remove any makeup, oil, and impurities, followed by a pre-peel solution to ensure even absorption.
Exfoliation & Layering: The peel is applied in multiple layers, allowing Dr Brian to control the depth and intensity. Each layer works to resurface the skin, dissolve dead cells, and stimulate collagen renewal.
Targeted Boosters & Serums: Depending on your skin needs, specific AlumierMD serums or boosters may be applied to enhance results, for example, to brighten pigmentation or calm inflammation.
Recovery & Hydration: The treatment finishes with soothing post-peel products that restore hydration and protect the skin barrier, leaving you refreshed, radiant, and revitalised.
Because the peel is fully customisable, downtime is minimal. Most clients experience a healthy glow and mild tightness or flaking for a few days as the skin renews itself.
Whether you’re after a quick pick-me-up or a deeper, results-driven treatment, we’ll help you choose the perfect peel to reveal your healthiest, most radiant skin. At Fresh Aesthetics outside Portadown (between Lurgan & Banbridge) Northern Ireland, we always tailor your treatment to you!
