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Chemical Peels at 512 Skincare

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel removes a controlled layer of skin to accelerate cell turnover, lift discoloration, clear congestion, and improve surface texture.
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Three tiers. One decision process.

We offer three tiers of chemical peels, graduated by depth and indication.

Tier 1 is the entry point: low downtime, used frequently, appropriate for maintenance and brightening. Tier 2 addresses persistent concerns, moderate cell turnover, and mild resurfacing. Tier 3 is a medical-grade peel delivering a deeper exfoliation cycle, used when the concern warrants it and your skin is prepared for it.

Peels are not one-size treatments. The right tier depends on your skin type, concern, barrier status, and where you are in your protocol. We recommend based on assessment, not preference.

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Tier 1

Low depth. No significant downtime. Used for brightening, mild congestion, surface discoloration, and maintenance.

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Tier 2

Mid-depth. Visible exfoliation over 3 to 5 days. Used for persistent dullness, early photodamage, active congestion, and mild texture.

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Tier 3

Medical-grade. A fuller exfoliation cycle for active acne, moderate-to-severe photodamage, deeper discoloration, or texture concerns.

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Day 1 photo for the same microneedling and peels client.
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Not sure which peel is right

The strongest peel is not always the right one.

A consultation covers your concern, your history, and what your skin is ready for. We recommend the peel most likely to produce results, not the most aggressive option available.
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Sally W.
I have been going to see Terra for facials, chemical peels and eyebrow tinting for a little over a year now. She has been nothing but professional and knowledgeable about every aspect of skin care.
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Ssss S.
She has transformed my skin. I go to her for peels, derma-planing and latest- micro needling. All of it is sooo wonderful. But I am now obsessed with micro-needling.
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How we use peels

Sequenced, not stacked.

Chemical peels work best when they are placed where your skin can use them.

Peels can stand alone, but they often work inside a broader corrective protocol. They may prepare your skin for laser, support acne clearing, or maintain tone between deeper treatments.

Each session informs the next. How your skin sheds, calms, and responds determines whether we repeat, progress, or pause.

Aftercare

Let the shed happen on its own.

Do not pick

Pulling flaking skin early risks irritation, scarring, and post-treatment pigment.

Pause actives

No retinoids, acids, or strong vitamin C until peeling is fully complete.

SPF

Wear SPF every morning. Fresh skin is pigment-prone.

Avoid heat

Skip sweat, steam, hot showers, and saunas during the early recovery window.

After your peel

Keep it gentle and let the shedding happen on its own schedule.

Gentle cleanser and a hydrator

Cleanse gently and keep your skin comfortable. We'll send you home with an aftercare plan matched to your peel level.

Know your level

Tier 1: a pink flush for a few hours and mild dryness for a day or two, usually no visible peeling. Tier 2: redness for a day or two, then light flaking days 3 to 5. Tier 3: visible shedding days 3 to 7, with possible tightness for up to 10 days.

Strict SPF

SPF every single day for at least two weeks, no exceptions. Add a hat and shade through the full recovery window.

Don't rush the shed

When the flaking starts, leave it completely alone. It comes off when it's ready.

What to avoid

Newly resurfaced skin is fragile and pigment-prone. Give it room.

Picking, pulling, or exfoliating

Do not pick, peel, or scrub. Let your skin shed on its own. Helping it along is how you trade a peel for a scar or a dark spot.

Sun

Strict sun avoidance, especially after deeper peels. Sun on freshly peeled skin is the fastest route to post-treatment hyperpigmentation.

Actives

Pause retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and hydroquinone until your skin is fully healed.

Heat and sweat

Skip hot showers, saunas, and hard workouts while you're actively peeling. Heat and sweat irritate raw skin.

Healing, and your next peel

Recovery tracks with your tier. A Tier 1 peel and you'll look normal in public the whole time. Tier 2, light flaking days 3 to 5 that most people work right through. Tier 3 is real recovery, so plan around it: visible shedding days 3 to 7 and possible tightness and sensitivity for up to 10 days. Your skin should feel progressively better as it goes, not worse.

Most clients see real change across a series of 3 to 6 peels, spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart depending on the level. Tier 3 is usually 1 to 3 treatments, spaced further apart. We'll book your next one once your skin has fully recovered, and we'll tell you when it's safe to bring your actives back in. If you notice blistering, spreading redness, or anything painful, that's outside the normal range, so message us.

Peel protocols are part of a larger plan.

Chemical peels work best when they are sequenced.

We build them into your broader treatment series based on how your skin responds over time.
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