Chemical Exfoliation
Chemical Peels in Peoria
Gentle, progressive peels that deliver real results on acne scars, melasma and sun spots, without damaging the living layers of your skin.
Our Philosophy
Peels Should Not Damage Your Skin
Our philosophy is that a chemical peel should never cause damage to the living dermis. Our peels are gentle, yet highly effective, and achieve great results with acne scars, melasma and sun spots.
Every peel is fully customized to your specific skin type and concern. We only work with the epidermis, using gentle and progressive formulations rather than aggressive medium-depth peels.
What to Expect
Preparation Makes the Difference
When starting a peel series we strongly recommend getting onto a home care routine that works alongside your peels. When your skin is properly prepared, results come more easily and your skin is protected from unnecessary side effects such as increased pigmentation.
After analyzing your skin condition, your esthetician customizes your peel to suit you. The peels listed here are a guideline. Strength, and how many layers we apply, will affect how long the peel is left on and the results we are working towards.
What you use at home has a dramatic effect on your overall skin health. We will partner with you and guide you closer to healthier, more vibrant skin.
Pricing
Our Peels
Prices are on a sliding scale based on your esthetician's experience with our company. Prices marked with a plus start at that figure.
Corrective Chemical Exfoliation
Gentle, innovative blended formulations that exfoliate while brightening and inhibiting pigment production. They help repair and reduce breakouts, control oil and soften lines for an even, smooth texture. Every peel is unique, and we may move you from one to another depending on what your skin is doing.
Level 3
Chemical Retinol Exfoliation
Our level 3 retinol exfoliation takes the skin to a whole new level, smoothing, brightening and evening tone through increased cell turnover. The best part is you won't feel anything while receiving it, perhaps a slight cooling sensation at most. Ideal for resistant skin or anyone who has had a lot of treatments recently. Active serums and peel boosters can be added.
Acne Peels
Our Peoria acne specialists offer medical-grade chemical peels for acne. These peels also aid in acne scar reduction and evening out acne scarring. They may cause some actual peeling, revealing brand new, glowing skin underneath. Best performed every 2 to 3 weeks, with better results from each consecutive peel.
See It for Yourself
How We Perform a Retinol Exfoliation
The treatment is quick and does not leave the face red or irritated. It is a painless chemical peel, with no burning or tingling on the skin.
Frequency
How Often Should You Come In?
Making real change takes more than one treatment. After one you will see great results, but bigger changes take a series. From our years of experience, the greatest changes happen over a three month period.
After 3 to 5 treatments spread across three months, amazing results occur with no downtime beyond some light peeling.
Please read our cancellation policy before booking your appointment.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
If your question isn't answered here, bring it to your appointment.
Do chemical peels hurt?
Our peels are gentle. The retinol exfoliation in particular is painless, with no burning or tingling, and at most a slight cooling sensation. The treatment is quick and does not leave the face red or irritated.
Will my skin actually peel?
Acne peels may cause some visible peeling, which reveals fresh, glowing skin underneath. Most of our peels produce only light flaking, and there is no real downtime beyond that.
How many treatments will I need?
More than one. After a single peel you will see great results, but bigger changes take a series. We typically recommend 3 to 5 treatments spread over a three month period.
Which peel is right for me?
Your esthetician decides after analyzing your skin. The peels listed are a guideline, and we may move you from one to another depending on what your skin is doing at the time.
Do I need to change my home care?
We strongly recommend it. When your skin is properly prepared, results come more easily and you are protected from side effects such as increased pigmentation. Ask your esthetician which products suit you.
Can peels help with acne scarring?
Yes. Our medical-grade acne peels aid in reducing acne scars and evening out scarring, with better results from each consecutive treatment.
Are peels safe for rosacea?
Yes. We offer a specific peel that helps keep rosacea-prone skin under control, usually every four to six weeks, alongside calming home care products.
Is there downtime?
Very little. Beyond some light peeling there is no downtime, which is why we favour gentle and progressive formulations rather than aggressive medium-depth peels.
Begin
Ready for Smoother, Brighter Skin?
Book a peel and we will analyze your skin, choose the right formulation and set out a plan across the coming weeks.
Vanilla Sugar Face & Body
7930 N University St, Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 219-1140 · By appointment only
Mon–Thu 9am–8pm · Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 9am–3pm · Sun closed