Chemical Peel

A chemical peel works by applying acids that dissolve the bonds holding dead surface cells together. As those damaged cells shed, they take built-up pigment, rough texture, and congestion with them, while the exfoliation itself signals your skin to accelerate cell turnover and produce fresh, evenly toned skin underneath. The result isn't just surface removal; it's a reset of how quickly your skin renews itself.

The Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE is a superficial-to-medium chemical peel built around salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid that penetrates oil and clears within the pore, which is why it's effective for congestion and blackheads alongside pigment. It's paired with lactic and glycolic acids, two alpha-hydroxy acids that work on the skin's surface to loosen dead cells and improve tone and texture. Using both acid families together means broader results at lower individual concentrations, so exfoliation is thorough without being aggressive.

Willow bark and licorice root round out the formula. Willow bark calms inflammation, while licorice root inhibits tyrosinase the enzyme that drives melanin production — so it addresses pigment at the source rather than only removing what's already visible. That combination makes this chemical peel tolerable for sensitive skin and appropriate across a wide range of skin tones.

Treatment takes about 30 minutes. You'll feel mild tingling during application, and light flaking usually begins on day two or three and clears within a week. Most clients see meaningful change after one session, though a series of peels spaced several weeks apart delivers the most complete correction for stubborn pigment.

Treatment takes about 30 minutes. You'll feel mild tingling during application, and light flaking usually begins on day two or three and clears within a week. Most clients see meaningful change after one session, though a series of peels spaced several weeks apart delivers the most complete correction for stubborn pigment.