Best Chemical Peels near me in Old Town, Barnsley

A chemical peel is a skin resurfacing treatment that uses an acid solution (such as AHA, BHA, TCA or phenol) to exfoliate the outer layers of the skin. Depending on the peel depth, superficial, medium, or deep, it can improve skin texture, tone, fine lines, acne, and pigmentation.

Chemical peels can improve skin texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fade hyperpigmentation and sun damage, clear acne and blemishes, and stimulate collagen production. Results vary depending on peel strength and skin type.

Superficial peels have minimal downtime: some redness for a day or two. Medium peels may cause peeling and redness for 5–7 days. Deep peels require more significant recovery of 1–2 weeks. Your provider will advise on aftercare and sun protection.

Different types of chemical peels are used for different reasons. Superficial (light) chemical peels remove the top layer of your skin so that it looks smoother, with less wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation when new skin cells grow. Medium peels target similar issues at a deeper level; and deep peels target the deepest skin cells, and is often used to treat severe sun damage. You may experience some stinging during a chemical peel, but this is normal.

Many skin therapists use BHA-based peels to target active acne and congestion. Browse and book acne-focused chemical peel specialists near you on Fresha.

AHA peels and TCA peels are effective for hyperpigmentation. Browse and book pigmentation-focused peel specialists near you on Fresha.

A superficial peel (also known as a light peel) can achieve results that last 1-2 months; medium peel results last 2-6 months, and the results of a deep peel should last for life.