Chemical peel treatments in Auburn
Resurfacing, selected for your skin
A chemical peel uses medical-grade acids or enzyme blends to lift away dull and damaged surface layers, encouraging the skin to renew.
Peels work deeper than a surface facial, which is what makes them useful for stubborn concerns — and also why the selection matters. At The Contour Hub in Auburn, each peel is chosen after assessing your skin type, your concerns and your history.
What peels may help with
- Pigmentation and sun damage
- Post-acne marks and surface scarring
- Uneven texture and tone
- Dullness
- Congested or visible pores
- Early visible changes associated with sun exposure and ageing
Suitability and considerations
Peels are not suitable for everyone, and not every peel suits every skin.
Active acne, sensitised or broken skin, eczema and rosacea flares generally mean waiting. Recent sun exposure, fake tan, recent waxing and recent use of retinoids or acids all change what is appropriate. Pregnancy and breastfeeding rule some options out. Deeper skin tones carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation, which affects both peel selection and strength.
Tell us about any medications, active acne or known sensitivities before treatment — this genuinely changes what we recommend.
How many sessions
Results build over a course. Depending on your concern, a series of 3–6 peels spaced 2–4 weeks apart is commonly discussed, with maintenance seasonally or monthly afterwards.
Your plan is decided at consultation, once we have seen your skin.
Before your appointment
- Stop retinol, AHAs, BHAs and exfoliants at least 3–5 days beforehand
- No sun exposure or fake tan for 7 days beforehand
- Avoid waxing or facial hair removal beforehand
- Arrive hydrated, with your skin barrier intact
Afterwards
- Light peeling or flaking is common, and varies with skin type and peel strength
- Use a gentle cleanser, rich hydration and SPF 50+ daily
- Avoid makeup for the first 24–48 hours
- Stay out of saunas, heat and direct sun for 5–7 days
- No active skincare — retinol, acids, scrubs — for 5–7 days
- No intense exercise or heavy sweating for 24–48 hours
- Do not pick, peel or rub the skin; let it shed on its own
That last point matters more than it sounds. Picking at peeling skin is the most common cause of post-peel pigmentation.
Questions people ask
Will my skin actually peel?
Not always — and peeling is a side effect, not the goal. Skin can renew effectively with little or no visible flaking.
How long until I see a difference?
Some brightening is often visible within a week of a single peel. Changes to pigment and texture build across a course.
Can I have a peel if I have melasma?
Sometimes, with careful selection and a gentler approach. Melasma can worsen with aggressive treatment, so this is very much a consultation conversation.