SkinMedica Illuminize Peel®

SkinMedica Illuminize Peel®

The SkinMedica® Illuminize Peel is a gentle, superficial chemical peel designed to enhance skin clarity, brightness, and overall radiance with minimal to no visible peeling. It helps improve skin texture and tone, revealing a smoother, more luminous complexion within a few days.

Suitable for most skin types, this treatment is ideal for those new to chemical peels or seeking gentle skin renewal without downtime.

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What to Know

  • Duration: 45 minutes

  • Recommended For:

    • First-time peel clients

    • Dull or uneven skin tone

    • Those seeking gentle skin renewal and enhanced radiance without downtime

    • Ongoing skin maintenance

  • Downtime: Minimal to none; no visible peeling expected.

FAQs

  • Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, and other active ingredients for at least 3 days before and after treatment. Post-care includes using gentle, hydrating products and applying broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. Direct sun exposure should be avoided before and after treatment.

  • The active ingredients include salicylic acid, mandelic acid, resorcinol, phytic acid, and malic acid — each used at concentrations of less than 6% to ensure a gentle yet effective treatment.

  • The Illuminize Peel generally does not result in peeling. Minimal flaking may occur in some cases, but most clients experience a more radiant complexion without noticeable shedding.

  • A series of 4 treatments is typically recommended to start, followed by maintenance sessions as needed. The exact number may vary depending on your individual skin goals.

  • Clients notice an immediate improvement in skin brightness and texture following their first treatment. Continued treatments enhance results over time, promoting a more even tone and radiant complexion.