Salicylic · lactic · glycolic · TCA consultation

Acid peel

A professional peel pathway selected around your skin, active products, pigment history, acceptable recovery and the result you want—not by acid percentage alone.

Four-stage skin cross-section showing peel application, controlled surface action, shedding and orderly epidermal renewal
A peel creates a controlled chemical exfoliation. Product, pH, contact time, layers and skin preparation all affect depth and recovery.

Product follows the assessment

A peel is not chosen by trend

Salicylic, lactic, glycolic and trichloroacetic acid do not have the same role. The most suitable route depends on the concern, barrier condition, skin tone, recent sun exposure, active skincare and previous reaction history.

Visible flaking is not the only sign of treatment activity, and a stronger peel is not automatically a better peel.

Acid peel — from £45

One treatment entry, with the peel selected after checking your skin, goals, sensitivity and recovery needs.

Explore peel options

Salicylic, lactic, glycolic, mandelic, TCA and BioRePeel options can be discussed during consultation. A spicule peel is a separate non-acid exfoliation option and is assessed on its own suitability.

The chosen product and treatment plan are confirmed individually; not every peel suits every skin concern.

Which peel may fit which goal?

BHA pathway

Salicylic acid

Considered for selected oily, congested, blackhead-prone or blemish-prone skin after checking sensitivity and inflammation.

Gentler AHA pathway

Lactic acid

Often discussed where gentle exfoliation, dullness, dryness and a hydration-focused finish are priorities.

AHA pathway

Glycolic acid

Considered for selected rough texture, dullness, congestion, fine surface lines and uneven-looking tone.

Separate consultation

TCA

A stronger pathway planned around skin type, treatment goal, preparation and expected recovery rather than used as a routine facial upgrade.

What happens at an appointment?

01 · Skin screening

Medication, retinoids, active products, recent procedures, tanning, pigment history and upcoming sun or events are reviewed.

02 · Product selection

The acid, concentration and application plan are chosen for the skin and the intended depth.

03 · Controlled application

The peel is applied and monitored according to its protocol. Tingling, warmth or stinging can occur.

04 · Recovery plan

Approved moisturising, sun protection and the safe timing of active skincare are explained before you leave.

Recovery, limitations and aftercare

  • Redness, tightness, dryness, flaking or visible peeling vary by product, depth and skin response.
  • Picking or scrubbing shedding skin can increase irritation, infection, pigment change and scarring risk.
  • Darker skin tones and a history of post-inflammatory pigment change require careful selection and preparation.
  • One peel cannot erase pores, scars, pigmentation or every line, and results are not guaranteed.
  • Microneedling, a barrier-support facial, PDRN, PRP/PRF or referral may fit some goals better.

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Related skin pathways

Luxury facial

A hands-on or machine-assisted route when comfort, cleansing and hydration are a better fit than controlled peeling.

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Microneedling

A separate controlled needling route for selected texture, scar and skin-quality goals.

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Acne programmes

Staged planning where congestion, active lesions, marks and scars need to be separated.

Explore acne planning ↗

Local skin consultation

Looking for a chemical peel near me?

Idalia provides consultation-led chemical peels in Dudley for suitable congestion, dullness, texture and uneven-looking tone. Skin sensitivity, pigment risk, recent products, recovery and appointment setting are checked before a peel is selected.

Ask about chemical peels