PCA SKIN® CHmeical peels

Professional Treatments

Professional peels are an important part of regenerative skin health. They range from mild to medical strength to address various skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne, and mild scarring. They also improve skin texture and stimulate collagen production, resulting in healthier-looking skin. Our vision is to improve people’s lives by providing results-oriented skin care solutions that are backed by science for the health of your unique skin.

first time peel patients

NoPeel Peel

Experience a gentle exfoliation with no expected visible peeling or downtime with our universal professional peel treatment. Formulated with a blend of exfoliating acids and calming ingredients, this superficial peel promotes cell turnover and boosts the production of collagen to help prevent signs of premature aging, detoxifies pores, and promotes skin resurfacing and renewal for a smoother, brighter-looking complexion.

Sensi Peel®

Sensi Peel® is a unique profession peel option for all patients, including those with sensitive skin. This universal 6% TCA and lactic acid solution offers skin smoothing, strengthening, and hydration, as well as melanogenesis inhibition to improve surface texture and promote an even skin tone.

PCA Peel hydroquinone free

This enhanced Jessner's solution is ideal for more sensitive skin types, darker skin tones, or those allergic to or are sensitive to hydroquinone. This treatment will help to rejuvenate the appearance of breakout-prone skin while also promoting an even, bright skin tone.

Modified and enhanced Jessner's peels soften the appearance of surface lines around the eyes and nasolabial folds, help improve acne, smooth skin texture, and even skin tone, especially in oily skin.

Note: 3 - 5 days of downtime

Key Ingredients

Lactic Acid (14%) - an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in milk and sugars to promote hydration
Salicylic Acid (14%) - a calming lipophilic beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps promote a clear complexion
Kojic Acid (3%)
Citric Acid

PCA Peel with hydroquinone

This enhanced Jessner's solution is for those who want an even skin tone and have no sensitivity to hydroquinone. This peel helps promote an even skin tone and a clear complexion.

Modified and enhanced Jessner's peels soften the appearance of surface lines around the eyes and nasolabial folds, help improve acne, smooth skin texture, and even skin tone, especially in oily skin.

Note: 3 - 5 days of downtime

Key Ingredients

Lactic Acid (14%) - an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in milk and sugars to promote hydration
Salicylic Acid (14%) - a calming lipophilic beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps promote a clear complexion
Hydroquinone (2%) - to promote even skin tone
Kojic Acid (3%)
Citric Acid

PCA Peel with hydroquinone & resorcinol

The most potent of our enhanced Jessner's formulas, this peel will even skin tone and provide more exfoliation for oilier, thicker, and more resilient skin types. It is extremely effective on sun-damaged and thickened skin. It is also excellent for those with active or cystic acne, asphyxiated skin (dry on the surface, oily underneath), or those who require deeper treatment.

Modified and enhanced Jessner's peels soften the appearance of surface lines around the eyes and nasolabial folds, help improve acne, smooth skin texture, and even skin tone, especially in oily skin.

Note: 3 - 5 days of downtime

Key Ingredients

Lactic Acid (14%) - an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in milk and sugars to promote hydration
Salicylic Acid (14%) - a calming lipophilic beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps promote a clear complexion
Resorcinol (14%) - a flaking agent
Hydroquinone (2%) - to promote even skin tone
Kojic Acid (3%)
Citric Acid

Ultra Peel®

Ultra Peel® is a TCA and lactic acid peel solution that helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while promoting an even skin tone and clear complexion. It is highly effective with mild-to-moderate stimulation and little-to-no downtime. Ultra Peel is ideal for dry, dehydrated skin with uneven surface texture and laxity. Those with adult acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and/or mature skin may also benefit from this treatment.

Blended TCA peels are exceptional for the treatment of aging skin, acne, uneven skin tone and texture, and the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Note: 3 - 5 days of downtime

Key Ingredients

Lactic Acid (24%) - an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in milk and sugars to enhance exfoliation and promote hydration
Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) (10%) - a superficial and medium-depth peeling agent that helps minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring

Pigment Correct Peel

With Multi-Acid Synergistic Technology (MAST), this peel corrects and prevents visible hyperpigmentation including: sun damage, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) when used in combination with daily SPF.

Benefits of PCA SKIN Multi-Acid Synergistic Technology vs single acid formulas: allows for peeling agents to be combined at lower doses with the same efficacy. Improves skin tolerance to the acid blend and is shown to have less irritation potential. Allows the skin to naturally return to its normal pH level.

Note: 3 - 5 days of downtime

Key Ingredients

Lactic Acid (16%), Mandelic (8%), Pyruvic (4%) - exfoliates and lifts existing visible hyperpigmentation while inhibiting melanin production
Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) (10%) - an effective tyrosinase inhibitor that prevents formation of new visible hyperpigmentation
Milk Thistle extract - a calming anti-inflammatory botanical extract

Pre-Care Instructions

Discontinue the use of topical retinoids and tretinoin 4 days prior
Discontinue the use of alpha-hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, exfoliating agents, and other potentially irritating products 4 days prior
Avoid direct sun exposure or the use of tanning beds 7 days prior
Avoid laser hair removal, electrolysis, and waxing 7 days prior
If you have a history of cold sores, you will need to start an anti-viral medication one day prior to this peel and continue for 7 days.

post-care instructions

Avoid washing your face or treated area for at least 5 hours after the peel or until the next morning
Follow your post procedure kit for the next 5-7 days
Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 7 days following
Do not use alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids and other potentially irritating products until the skin is healed.
Avoid running water directly on your face while showering.
Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until skin is completely healed.
Wait at least 2 weeks, or until the skin is completely healed for your next professional treatment.
After skin is healed, return to your daily skin health program.