Chemical Peels

Fade dark spots, fine lines + more with chemical peels.

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Chemical Peels

Restore skin vitality by maximizing cellular turnover and evening skin tone

What it is:

"Chemical peel" is an unfortunate name for an elegant process. A peel is a measured application of exfoliating acids that loosens the bonds holding dull, damaged surface cells in place — clearing congestion, breaking up pigment, and triggering fresh cell turnover underneath. The "chemical" in question is often something as familiar as fruit-derived acids or the same salicylic acid in acne washes, at professional strengths with professional control.

That control is the entire difference between a peel and a peel injury. Depth, acid selection, timing, prep, and aftercare are decisions — and they're decisions that should be made by someone who has assessed your actual skin, not by a menu or a TikTok trend. (If you've ever been tempted by an at-home "peel" ordered online: please text me first. I've seen how those end.)

What it treats:

Melasma and stubborn hyperpigmentation
Post-acne marks and uneven tone
Active acne and congestion
Rough texture and dullness
Early fine lines and sun damage

The peel menu:

Refresh — light professional peels.

Gentle, targeted resurfacing with little to no visible peeling — a glow-and-clarity reset you can book on a lunch break. Ideal as maintenance, as a first-ever peel, or in a series for gradual correction of tone and texture.

Correct — the VI Peel.

A medium-depth blend of five clinically established acids that does real corrective work on pigment, texture, and acne marks — with about a week of visible peeling and results to match. Safe across all Fitzpatrick types when properly performed. (Full details on the VI Peel page.)

Custom — peel as part of a plan.

Many of my clients don't book "a peel" — they're in a corrective plan where peels alternate with microneedling, facials, and home care in a deliberate sequence. Depth and frequency get chosen per phase, which is how stubborn concerns like melasma actually get managed.

Where you belong on this spectrum isn't a guess or a self-diagnosis — it's the first thing we establish in your consultation.

FAQ:

Does it hurt?

You'll feel heat and stinging for a few minutes during application — most clients rate it very manageable. No numbing needed.

How much will I peel?

Moderate, sheet-like peeling for about 3 days is typical. Some people peel more, some less — the amount of visible peeling doesn't determine your result.

Is it safe for darker skin tones?

Yes — the VI Peel was formulated with all Fitzpatrick types in mind, and I've spent 7+ years treating the full range of skin tones. Proper assessment and prep are what make it safe; that's exactly what your consultation is for.

How is this different from the peels you already offer?

It sits deeper than my lighter resurfacing peels — more downtime, more correction per treatment. In your consultation I'll tell you honestly which peel your skin actually needs; sometimes it's not this one.

How often can I do it?

Every 4–6 weeks during a corrective series, then typically 1–2 times a year for maintenance.

When's the best time?

Fall and winter — lower UV makes post-peel pigment protection much easier. (It's peel season. This is the moment.)

"Hailey is extremely knowledgeable about skin care! She has a heart of gold and I am sad when my facial or treatment is over! She has helped me with anti aging and introduced me to the best products. My skin is glowing and looks so healthy."

- Marianne C.

★★★★★

In With The Skin is located at 21405 Hickory St. Cornelius, NC 28031 — inside Laurel Clement Aesthetics. Offering Korean skincare treatments near Lake Norman, serving Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville, and the greater Charlotte area.