Chemical peels in Battersea. Calibrated to your skin tone, not assumed.

They do different jobs. A chemical peel works on the surface to refine tone, texture and pigmentation through controlled exfoliation, so it suits dullness, congestion and uneven tone. A skin booster works underneath, delivering hydration and bio-remodelling to restore glow, plumpness and firmness, so it suits dryness, fine lines and tired skin. For darker skin a booster is often the gentler first step because it carries a low pigmentation risk, while peels are patch tested and dosed carefully over a course. If your main concern is surface tone and texture, a peel is usually the place to start. If it is hydration and skin quality, a booster is. A consultation confirms the right path for your skin.

Yes, and they often work best together. They act at different depths, so a hydrating skin booster and a carefully dosed peel course can sit in one plan, usually spaced out rather than done on the same day. For darker skin across South London we often begin with a booster to build skin resilience, then introduce a gentle peel course for tone and texture. Your clinician sequences them at consultation so the skin responds and recovers between treatments. Individual results vary.

They can be, with the right peel, the right strength and a careful protocol, but darker skin needs more caution, not less. In Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin any resurfacing carries a risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation, and the evidence is clear that some peels, salicylic acid in particular, are associated with a notable rate of pigmentation in deeper skin tones. That is exactly why we patch test first, start conservatively, and will tell you honestly when a peel is not the right first step. Our position is to even tone, never to lighten or bleach. A Fitzpatrick assessment is part of every consultation.

It depends on your skin and your goal, confirmed at consultation. As a guide: the lactic peel is the gentlest, for hydration and a soft resurfacing. The salicylic peel suits congestion and breakouts. The glycolic peel targets brightness and texture. The Jessner blend is our advanced option for pigmentation and brightening. We match the peel to your skin rather than running the same solution on everyone.

A chemical peel applies a controlled exfoliating acid to the skin for a set time, then neutralises it. This encourages surface skin cells to turn over and may improve texture, congestion, dullness and the look of uneven tone over a course. The strength is chosen for your skin, and these are non-prescription cosmetic peels. Results build gradually and individual responses vary.

Peels work cumulatively. A single peel freshens the skin, but texture and tone tend to improve step by step over a short course rather than from one session. We offer each peel as a course of three, usually spaced about two to four weeks apart, so the skin responds and recovers between sessions. A single session is available. Individual results vary.

Yes. A patch test is part of the process, especially in deeper skin tones where the priority is to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. The patch test and your Fitzpatrick assessment let us confirm the right peel and strength before any full treatment.

Chemical peels are delivered by Arman Zaki, our founder and GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967). Every patient's plan is led by Arman at consultation.

Single peels are from £110: Skin Reset lactic £110, Acne Control salicylic £120, Skin Brightening glycolic £135, and Pigmentation and Brightening Jessner £160. Each is also a course of three at a reduced per-session rate, from £99 a session. Single peels are bookable on Treatwell. Courses are arranged through a consultation. Prices verified 16 June 2026.

It depends on the peel and strength. Lighter peels may leave the skin a little pink with mild flaking over a few days. Stronger peels can involve more visible peeling for several days. Sun protection with a daily broad spectrum SPF 50 is essential afterwards, particularly in deeper skin tones. We give you full aftercare at your appointment. Individual responses vary.