Congestion & blackheads
Hydra-style cleansing, targeted extraction work and selected salicylic or glycolic routes may be discussed.
Salicylic · lactic · glycolic · TCA · hydra · manual · serum
Facials, chemical peels & serums
A complete skin page covering the peel types, problem areas, indications, recovery and alternatives that were missing before—not just a price list.
Start with the skin concern
What people commonly want to improve
These are cosmetic treatment goals, not online diagnoses. Active or unexplained skin disease, suspicious lesions and significant inflammation need appropriate clinical assessment.
Oil & blemish-prone skin
A careful salicylic, glycolic, clay or cleansing plan may fit selected non-inflamed goals.
Dullness & rough texture
Lactic, glycolic, enzyme, diamond-polish and serum routes can be compared.
Dryness & dehydration
Gentler manual facials, lactic pathways, hydrating masks and hyaluronic-acid serum finishes may be considered.
Uneven-looking tone
Selected peel and brightening-serum plans can be discussed with special attention to pigmentation risk and sun exposure.
Fine texture & photoageing
Superficial peel courses, advanced serum application, radiofrequency or another regeneration route may be more relevant.
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Rosacea-Calm Facial
A 60-minute, no-heat, no-scrub, no-peel protocol for stable rosacea-prone or redness-prone skin, with exact ingredient-selection rules.
Read the full protocolNamed chemical peel pathways
What each acid is generally used for
Concentration, pH, layers, contact time, neutralisation and skin preparation matter as much as the ingredient name.
BHA · superficial pathway
Salicylic acid peel
Considered for suitable oily, congested, blackhead-prone or blemish-prone skin. It is not automatically appropriate for active inflammatory or medically complex acne.
AHA · gentler superficial pathway
Lactic acid peel
Often discussed where dryness, dullness, gentle exfoliation and a hydration-focused finish are priorities.
AHA · superficial pathway
Glycolic acid peel
Considered for selected rough texture, dullness, congestion, fine surface lines and uneven-looking tone.
TCA · separate consultation
Trichloroacetic acid peel
A stronger pathway whose depth and concentration are selected after assessing skin type, treatment goal and expected recovery. It is planned as a separate peel treatment rather than an automatic facial upgrade.
What is the acid actually doing?
See the illustrated sequence from controlled application through surface action, shedding and renewal, plus why percentage alone does not determine peel depth.
See how chemical peels workDarker skin tones and pigmentation history need extra caution
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or loss of pigment can follow skin injury. Fitzpatrick skin type, recent tanning, previous pigment change, active products and sun protection are assessed before a peel is chosen.
Glass Skin & Diamond Skin
The £119 Glass Skin Facial brings together selected hydro-facial cleansing, skin scrubber or bubble cleansing, a suitable peel or dermabrasion stage, moisturising, serums and a luxury mask finish. Diamond Skin is the bespoke level above it, adding carefully spaced PRP, microneedling, PDRN or biostimulator stages where they fit.
Compare the two pathwaysWhat to expect from a peel
01 · Screening
Skin type, concern, sensitivity, recent procedures, medication, retinoids, active products, pigment history and upcoming sun or events are reviewed.
02 · Preparation
The skin is cleansed and degreased as required by the product. Some routes need a preparation period before the appointment.
03 · Application
The selected peel is applied according to its product protocol. Tingling, warmth or stinging may occur.
04 · Recovery
Redness, dryness, flaking, tightness or visible peeling vary by product and depth. Picking the skin increases complication risk.
05 · Maintenance
Sun protection, approved moisturising and carefully timed return to active skincare are essential.
Facial treatments without a peel
Express hydra-style cleanse£40
Express manual facialFrom £45
Hydra-style hydrodermabrasion£55
Luxury manual facialFrom £65
Diamond dermabrasion facialFrom £55
Professional chemical peelFrom £45
Idalia Glass Skin Facial£119
Idalia Diamond Skin ProgrammeBespoke quotation
Other selectable elements
- Hydration cleanse
- Gentle skin polish
- Cooling hydration finish
- Hydrating, mud, clay or jelly mask
- Complimentary calming face mask after most suitable facial treatments
- Hyaluronic-acid serum
- Niacinamide serum
- Collagen or advanced serum finish
- Enzyme powder cleanse
- Radiofrequency firming upgrade
- Targeted congestion work
- Three-wave full-body red and near-infrared light
- Three-visit courses
When a peel is not the best route
Microneedling, PDRN, PRP/PRF, LED, hydra-style cleansing, a manual facial, referral or simply a calmer skin-barrier plan may fit better depending on the concern.
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