Chemical Peels · London
Chemical peels in London. Calibrated to your skin tone, not a fixed high-street strength.
Choosing a peel clinic in London is really a choice about calibration. Many peels around the city are run at one standard strength, with no Fitzpatrick assessment. In darker skin that carries a real risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. We are a Skin of Colour first clinic: we patch test, choose the peel and strength for your Fitzpatrick type, and treatment is delivered by our founder Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
Lactic, salicylic, glycolic and Jessner peels for hydration, congestion, brightness and pigmentation. Our position is to even tone, never to lighten or bleach, and we will tell you honestly when a peel is not the right first step. The clinic sits on Lavender Hill in Battersea, 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction, one of the best connected rail hubs in London, so it is easy to reach whether you are travelling from the City, the West End or south of the river.
Why this matters when you choose in London
A peel is only as good as the judgement behind it.
London is full of places that offer a chemical peel. If you have darker skin, the question is not simply where, but whether the peel will be adjusted for your skin at all. This is the real difference between a Skin of Colour first clinic and a generic high-street or chain peel, and it is worth understanding before you book anywhere in the city.
Calibrated, not fixed
A generic peel is often one solution at one strength. We choose the peel and strength for your Fitzpatrick type at consultation, because in Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin the wrong strength can trigger post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Patch tested first
Every peel begins with a patch test and a Fitzpatrick assessment, especially in deeper skin tones. We start conservatively and will say honestly when a peel is not the right first step for you.
Clinician led
Your peel is planned and delivered by Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967), rather than rotated between staff. One clinician, one plan, one accountable pair of hands.
Our clinical goal is to even tone, never to lighten or bleach. For pigmentation in Skin of Colour a peel sits inside a wider, sun-protection-led plan, and we are happy to explain where a peel fits and where it does not. If you are searching locally, you can also read our Battersea chemical peels page and our guide to post-inflammatory pigmentation in Skin of Colour.
Chemical peels at a glance
What it is
A chemical peel applies a controlled exfoliating acid to the skin to encourage cell turnover. It may improve texture, congestion, dullness and the look of uneven tone over a course. These are non-prescription cosmetic peels.
Our peels
Lactic (hydration and gentle resurfacing), salicylic (congestion and breakouts), glycolic (brightness and texture), and a Jessner blend (advanced pigmentation and brightening). The peel and strength are chosen for your skin.
Who delivers it
Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967). Every plan is led by Arman at consultation.
Skin of Colour
Fitzpatrick I to VI. In Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin we take extra care: a patch test, a conservative start, and an honest conversation about whether a peel is the right first step, because resurfacing carries a pigmentation risk in deeper tones.
Price
Single peels from £110. Each is also a course of three at a reduced per-session rate, from £99 a session. Singles on Treatwell, courses via consultation. Prices verified 16 June 2026.
Where in London
Melatone Skin Clinic, Unit 13A, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QL. 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction station.
Outcomes may vary by skin type and individual factors. Aesthetic results are not guaranteed. Treatments delivered in line with MHRA guidance for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. 18 and over only.
The four peels
Matched to your skin, not the next person's.
Each peel targets a different concern. The right one, and the right strength, is confirmed at your consultation and patch test. Single peels are bookable on Treatwell. The course of three is arranged through a consultation.
Skin Reset · Lactic 20%
The gentle one, hydration and glow
Our gentlest peel. Lactic acid is a larger molecule that works closer to the surface, geared toward hydration and a soft resurfacing. A sensible first peel, and a friendly choice for skin that is new to peels.
£110 single · £99 a session, course of 3
Acne Control · Salicylic 10%
For congestion and breakouts
Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore. The peel for congestion, blackheads and breakout-prone skin. In deeper skin tones we are especially careful here, salicylic can carry a higher pigmentation risk, so the strength and pace are set conservatively.
£120 single · £110 a session, course of 3
Skin Brightening · Glycolic 40%
For brightness and texture
Glycolic acid is the smallest molecule, so it works briskly on dullness and texture for a brighter, smoother finish. A stronger peel, which is exactly why the patch test and Fitzpatrick assessment matter before we use it.
£135 single · £120 a session, course of 3
Pigmentation & Brightening · Jessner Blend
Our advanced pigmentation peel
A blended peel for more stubborn pigmentation and uneven tone. The most advanced of the four, used selectively and conservatively, and only after assessment. For pigmentation in Skin of Colour it sits inside a wider, sun-protection-led plan, never as a quick fix.
£160 single · £140 a session, course of 3
All peels are non-prescription cosmetic treatments. Suitability, Fitzpatrick type and skin history are confirmed at consultation and patch test before any treatment. Individual results vary, and outcomes are not guaranteed.
The peel depth ladder
Superficial to medium, and where each peel sits.
Peels are not interchangeable. They differ by how deep the acid works, the concern they suit, and the downtime that follows. Here is where our four peels sit on the ladder, from the gentlest surface refresh to our most advanced blend. The deeper a peel reaches, the more carefully it has to be used in Skin of Colour.
Skin Reset, lactic 20%
Best for: dryness, dullness, a gentle first peel and a sensible start in deeper skin tones.
Downtime: little to none, mild pinkness and light flaking over a day or two.
Acne Control, salicylic 10%
Best for: congestion, blackheads and breakout-prone skin, working inside the pore.
Downtime: mild, some dryness and light flaking over a few days.
Skin Brightening, glycolic 40%
Best for: dullness and uneven texture, the smallest acid molecule for a brisk, brighter finish.
Downtime: moderate, pinkness and visible flaking over several days.
Pigmentation & Brightening, Jessner blend
Best for: more stubborn pigmentation and uneven tone, our most advanced peel, used selectively.
Downtime: higher, more visible peeling for several days, by design.
A note on the ladder for Skin of Colour
In Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin we tend to climb the ladder slowly, and often not very far. A surface lactic or salicylic peel at a conservative strength is frequently the right place to begin, because the deeper a peel works, the higher the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. We never start at the top of the ladder to save time. The peel, the strength and the pace are matched to your skin at a patch test, and daily broad spectrum SPF 50 protects the result. For pigmentation, a peel sits inside a wider, sun-protection-led plan rather than acting as a first-line fix.
How we use peels
Conservative by design. A course, not a one-off.
Why a course of three
Tone and texture build step by step.
A single peel freshens the skin, but real change in texture and tone tends to develop across 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 peel is always available. Individual results vary.
Skin of Colour, done properly
Even tone, never lighten.
In Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin, any resurfacing carries a real risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. So we patch test, start gently, and protect the result with daily broad spectrum SPF 50. For pigmentation, a peel is one part of a wider plan that leads with sun protection, never a first-line quick fix. Our clinical goal is even, healthy tone. We do not lighten or bleach.
Who delivers your peel
Every peel planned and delivered by a GMC-registered Physician Associate.
Chemical peels are delivered by Arman Zaki, our founder and GMC-registered Physician Associate. Every patient's plan is led by Arman at consultation, with a Fitzpatrick assessment and patch test before any treatment. Whichever part of London you travel from, you see the same clinician at each visit.
Founder · GMC-registered Physician Associate
Arman Zaki
Founder of Melatone Skin Clinic and GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967). BSc Biomedical Science and PgDip Physician Associate Studies, with years of NHS general practice experience and a declared special interest in pigmentation in Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin. Leads every patient's consultation and treatment plan.
Read Arman's full profile →"The skill in a peel is not the acid. It is knowing when to use it, how strong to go, and when to say not yet. In darker skin, that judgement is everything."
Arman Zaki, Founder and GMC-registered Physician Associate
The evidence, honestly stated
Why we are cautious with peels in Skin of Colour.
A 2024 systematic review of pigmentation treatments in skin of colour found that chemical peels should not be routinely recommended as a first-line treatment for hyperpigmentation in deeper skin tones, though they may have a role in selected, refractory cases. Salicylic acid in particular was associated with a notable rate of hyperpigmentation in the population studied. This is exactly why our peels are patch tested, conservative, and second to sun protection in any pigmentation plan.
CitationMar K, et al. (2024). Hyperpigmentation treatments in skin of colour, a systematic review. Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. DOI: 10.1177/12034754241265716.
We cite product-relevant research only. Peels may improve texture, congestion and the look of tone, results build over a course, and individual results vary. Outcomes are not guaranteed. For pigmentation in Skin of Colour, see also our Skin of Colour clinic and our post-inflammatory pigmentation guide.
Reaching us from across London
A short walk from Clapham Junction.
The clinic is on the south side of Lavender Hill in the London Borough of Wandsworth, 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction. As one of the busiest interchanges in the country, Clapham Junction has fast, frequent connections from central London and beyond, which is why patients travel to us from well outside SW11.
From central London
Direct trains reach Clapham Junction from Victoria and Waterloo in minutes, then a 10 to 14 minute walk up to Lavender Hill.
By Overground
The Overground links Clapham Junction to west, north and east London, so the clinic is reachable without crossing central London.
By bus
Routes 77, 87, 156 and 345 stop on Lavender Hill (night services N77 and N345), and Battersea Park station is a short bus away.
Within easy reach of Clapham, Battersea, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Brixton, Vauxhall, Pimlico, Putney and Stockwell, and straightforward from further across the city. Searching locally? See our Battersea chemical peels page.
Chemical peels in London, common questions
Common questions.
Where can I get a chemical peel in London?
Melatone Skin Clinic offers chemical peels in London from our clinic on Lavender Hill, 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction, which is a national rail hub with fast services from across the city. Every peel is planned and delivered by Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate, rather than rotated between staff. What sets us apart from a generic high-street peel is that we are a Skin of Colour first clinic: the peel and its strength are chosen at consultation, confirmed with a patch test, and calibrated to your Fitzpatrick type. Single peels are bookable on Treatwell and courses are arranged through a consultation.
Are chemical peels safe for darker skin, Fitzpatrick IV to VI?
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. Many peels offered around London are run at a single standard strength that is not adjusted for darker skin. We do the opposite: patch test first, start conservatively, and 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.
How much is a chemical peel in London?
Single peels at Melatone 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, and courses are arranged through a consultation. Prices verified 16 June 2026.
How do I reach Melatone from across London?
We are on Lavender Hill in Battersea, SW11 5QL, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction. Clapham Junction is one of the busiest interchanges in the country, with direct trains and Overground links from central, north, south and west London, so the clinic is straightforward to reach whether you are travelling from the City, Victoria, Waterloo or further out. Bus routes 77, 87, 156 and 345 stop on Lavender Hill, and Battersea Park station is a short bus away.
Which peel is right for my skin?
It depends on your skin and your goal, confirmed at consultation and patch test. 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, and in Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin we tend to start on the gentler surface peels.
Is a Skin of Colour first clinic different from a high-street peel?
Yes. A high-street or chain peel is often a fixed protocol at one strength, applied without a Fitzpatrick assessment. In deeper skin tones that carries a real risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. At Melatone every peel begins with a consultation, a Fitzpatrick assessment and a patch test, the peel and strength are chosen for your skin, and treatment is delivered by a GMC-registered Physician Associate. For pigmentation in Skin of Colour a peel sits inside a wider, sun-protection-led plan rather than acting as a quick fix. Individual results vary.
Chemical peels London · From £110 · Patch test first