{"id":5484,"date":"2024-09-11T10:02:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/peeling"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:45:09","slug":"facial-peels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/facial-peels","title":{"rendered":"Facial peels"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5484\" class=\"elementor elementor-5484 elementor-3419\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4839f394 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4839f394\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab5ef32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ab5ef32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tired of treatments that promise the impossible but still leave your <strong>skin dull or marked<\/strong>? Epilia, the European leader in laser hair removal with <strong>over ten years of dermatological expertise<\/strong>, is now bringing this know-how to your face with its new range of <strong>professional and cosmeceutical peels<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Enjoy a <strong>free consultation<\/strong> at our Swiss center in Geneva: our trained assistants will guide you toward a <strong>personalized protocol<\/strong> that stimulates <strong>cellular renewal<\/strong> and brightens your complexion both deeply and on the surface, all in <strong>impeccably hygienic conditions<\/strong>, safely, and without taking up your precious time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-731d1da0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"731d1da0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Peeling: Definition and Principles According to Epilia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e609a62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e609a62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a peel at Epilia?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e131d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e131d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s a <strong>highly concentrated solution of active acids<\/strong>, applied in a controlled manner to boost the skin\u2019s natural exfoliation process. This <strong>chemical action<\/strong>, far more precise than mechanical scrubs, <strong>gently removes the superficial layers<\/strong> and then triggers full skin regeneration and remodeling.<\/p><p>The <strong>result<\/strong>: an instant glow, smoother skin texture, more even pigmentation, and a <strong>noticeable reduction in imperfections<\/strong>, from mild acne to signs of aging, including keratosis pilaris. Thanks to <strong>exclusive protocols<\/strong> developed by our dermatology teams, each acid concentration is <strong>tailored to your skin type<\/strong> to safely address your specific needs at our Epilia center in Geneva.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d17576 pnospace elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d17576\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To schedule your first free consultation at one of our centers, please <a href=\"https:\/\/progenda.be\/centers\/suisse-epilia\/availabilities?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">book online<\/a> or contact our reception by phone at <a href=\"tel:+41223212000\">+41 22 321 20 00<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f31028 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f31028\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08bbd1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"08bbd1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-care-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our peel prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0c4a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6a0c4a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-cosmeceutical-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our Cosmeceutical Prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd96df1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2fd96df1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6434\" alt=\"peeling-epilia-dermaceutic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c9a956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c9a956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Different Levels of Peels According to the Epilia \u00d7 Dermaceutic Method<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa56d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fa56d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <strong>Epilia<\/strong>, the depth of action for each peel is carefully selected using the <strong>Dermaceutic medical-grade range<\/strong>, a European benchmark certified as Class IIa <em>* according to the European regulatory <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/FR\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX%3A32017R0745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation (EU) 2017\/745 (MDR)<\/a><\/em>. We focus on two main categories, each designed for a specific skin concern and <strong>optimized recovery time<\/strong>:<\/p><p><strong>99%<\/strong> of peels fall into the following two categories:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Superficial Peels:<\/strong> High-quality acid combinations targeting skin concerns such as acne and early signs of aging, acting only on the superficial layers of the epidermis. Designed for all skin professionals and suitable for regular use to help patients <strong>maintain healthy skin<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Medium Peels:<\/strong> Advanced and innovative acid combinations designed to address more challenging skin conditions such as advanced signs of aging and pigmentation issues like melasma, solar lentigo, and actinic keratosis. These more intensive solutions require the expertise of trained specialists to <strong>deliver exceptional results<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-177cbac elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"177cbac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow: auto; max-width: 100%;\">\n  <table>\n    <caption>Comparison of the Different Types of Professional Peels from Our Expert Range<\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Depth<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Dermaceutic Protocols<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Main Indications<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Superficial Peel (Epidermis)<\/td>\n        <td><strong>MILK PEEL<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Recommended for treating mild acne, keratosis pilaris, and superficial pigment lesions<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Superficial Peels (Superficial Dermis)<\/td>\n        <td><strong>CRYSTA PEEL<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Recommended for treating solar lentigines, superficial pigment lesions, and keratosis pilaris<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Superficial to Medium Peels (Superficial Dermis)<\/td>\n        <td><strong>COSMO PEEL 15% &amp; 18%<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Recommended for treating solar and senile lentigines, pigment lesions, and elastosis. Helps prevent signs of skin aging.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4387eb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4387eb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dermaceutic-laboratoire.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6437\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dermaceutic-laboratoire.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dermaceutic-laboratoire-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dermaceutic-laboratoire-768x386.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:50.25%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10bfecd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10bfecd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e89be elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"51e89be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-care-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our peel prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-275e702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"275e702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-cosmeceutical-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our Cosmeceutical Prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a12340c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a12340c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Treatment Room Procedure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc7711 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc7711\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Superficial Peels<\/strong><br \/>Your skin is cleansed using an <strong>active cleanser<\/strong>, which the specialist will leave on for a few minutes. The peel is then applied, and a <strong>slight tingling sensation<\/strong> may be felt.<br \/>The peel is neutralized with a water rinse, followed by the application of a <strong>hydrating cream<\/strong>. Redness may appear but typically fades quickly.<br \/>It is recommended to undergo <strong>4 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart<\/strong> to achieve <strong>optimal results<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Medium Peels<\/strong><br \/>The technique is similar to that of a superficial peel. However, the contact time for a medium peel will be <strong>longer<\/strong>, or the specialist may apply <strong>multiple layers<\/strong> to the skin. A warming sensation, ranging from mild to intense, may be experienced.<br \/>It is recommended to have <strong>1 to 4 medium peels<\/strong> for visible and long-lasting results. Depending on the protocol used, a <strong>2 to 8 week interval<\/strong> between sessions will be necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a780f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a780f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6448\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8e58f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea8e58f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Why Not Deep Peels?<\/strong><br \/>Phenol peels, intended for very deep skin damage, involve 10 to 15 days of downtime and carry higher risks. True to our philosophy of \u201cmaximum safety, proven results,\u201d <strong>Epilia focuses its protocols on superficial and medium-depth Dermaceutic peels<\/strong>, which are <strong>powerful enough for 99% of skin concerns<\/strong> while remaining safe and accessible.<\/p><p><strong>Dermaceutic Clinical Results<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>100% of patients<\/strong> showed fewer papules after 5 sessions of Mask Peel.<\/li><li><strong>94% of patients<\/strong> saw a reduction in wrinkles after a Cosmo Peel Forte.<\/li><\/ul><p><em>(* Independent in vivo study, 63 patients)<\/em><\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re looking to <strong>restore your skin\u2019s radiance<\/strong> or <strong>address more advanced signs of aging<\/strong>, our specialists at Epilia Geneva adjust the concentration and number of layers to precisely meet your needs, <strong>ensure a quick recovery, and reveal visibly renewed skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4af560ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4af560ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-avant-apres.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4756\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-avant-apres.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-avant-apres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-avant-apres-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f5d39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22f5d39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Main Benefits and Indications of Peels<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b85a9ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b85a9ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Peels can be adapted to a wide range of skin imperfections. <strong>They help reduce acne, fade pigmentation spots, soften the appearance of wrinkles, and revitalize dull complexions.<\/strong> Each type of treatment delivers targeted results depending on the concentration of active ingredients.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Improves skin radiance<\/strong> by removing dead skin cells<\/li><li><strong>Reduces fine lines and wrinkles<\/strong> through collagen stimulation<\/li><li><strong>Corrects pigmentation spots<\/strong> and evens out the complexion<\/li><li><strong>Stimulates cellular renewal<\/strong> for visibly refreshed skin<\/li><li><strong>Anti-acne effect<\/strong> by regulating excess sebum and clearing blackheads<\/li><\/ul><p>By acting directly on the skin\u2019s structure, <strong>peels stimulate collagen production<\/strong> for a visible <strong>anti-aging effect<\/strong>. They refine skin texture, reduce pigment irregularities, and enhance the effectiveness of complementary skincare. The superficial layer that is removed reveals a <strong>brighter, more even epidermis<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f18344a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f18344a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Right Peel for Your Skin Type and Needs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c37c4ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c37c4ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Peels Tailored to Different Skin Types: Sensitive, Oily, and Mature<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca31c94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca31c94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Peels can be tailored to every skin type.<\/strong><br \/>Dry skin responds better to gentle acids like lactic acid. Oily skin tolerates stronger active ingredients. Mature skin benefits from higher concentrations for a more pronounced anti-aging effect. For sensitive skin, balanced formulations are recommended.<\/p><p>Reactive skin types should choose gentle formulations. Gluconolactone or mandelic acid provide <strong>controlled exfoliation without compromising<\/strong> the skin barrier. A patch test on a small area is recommended beforehand. Formulas containing soothing ingredients such as chamomile or oat extract help minimize reactions and complete these treatments safely.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c1b0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-peeling.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4754\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-peeling.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-peeling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-peeling-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e89591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e89591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Targeted Solutions for Acne and Scarring<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc5b63a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc5b63a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anti-Aging and Anti-Pigmentation Peels<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e855a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e855a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Salicylic and glycolic acids are effective in treating active acne.<\/strong><br \/>Salicylic acid, being lipophilic, penetrates deep into the pores to unclog them, while glycolic acid exfoliates the surface to reduce blemishes. <strong>Their combined action helps regulate sebum production<\/strong> and fade acne marks.<\/p><p>For acne scars, <strong>medium-depth peels using TCA or acid combinations stimulate skin regeneration<\/strong>. TCA targets irregularities by remodeling tissue. A series of spaced sessions can gradually reduce scarring. <strong>Lighter peels require repeated applications to achieve a cumulative effect<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cbd4ca9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cbd4ca9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Peels help reduce the signs of aging.<\/strong><br \/>Fruit acids brighten pigmentation spots, TCA smooths fine lines, and phenol, used in more advanced cases, reshapes facial contours. These active ingredients <strong>stimulate collagen production for rejuvenated skin<\/strong>.<\/p><p>For pigmentation spots, glycolic acid, kojic acid, and depigmenting blends are effective. <strong>Glycolic acid removes hyperpigmented cells<\/strong>, while kojic acid inhibits melanin production. Targeted combinations enhance the <strong>brightening effect on stubborn dark spots<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>What is TCA<\/strong> (trichloroacetic acid)?<br \/>TCA is an acid derived from acetic acid, used for decades in dermatology for chemical peels. It works by triggering controlled exfoliation of the skin, which stimulates its natural regeneration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0ef9be elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f0ef9be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-anti-age.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6455\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-anti-age.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-anti-age-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-anti-age-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d42ca83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d42ca83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Body Peels: D\u00e9collet\u00e9, Hands, and Other Areas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e961e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71e961e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Peels aren\u2019t just for the face, they can also be applied to the body,<\/strong> particularly the d\u00e9collet\u00e9 and hands. These sun-exposed areas often show visible signs of damage. Tailored formulations help eliminate spots and smooth the skin\u2019s surface. The technique is adjusted based on the thickness of the skin in each area.<\/p><p><strong>Body peel protocols vary by treatment zone.<\/strong><br \/>The d\u00e9collet\u00e9 tolerates moderate concentrations of glycolic acid, while the thicker skin on the hands can handle medium-depth TCA peels. <strong>Strict sun protection<\/strong> is essential after treatment to preserve results and prevent hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8bb904 pnospace elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8bb904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTo schedule your first free consultation at one of our centers, please <a href=\"https:\/\/progenda.be\/centers\/suisse-epilia\/availabilities?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">book online<\/a> or contact our reception by phone at <a href=\"tel:+41223212000\">+41 22 321 20 00<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95c402c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95c402c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-485d70c elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"485d70c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-care-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our peel prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb7f01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"eeb7f01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-cosmeceutical-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our Cosmeceutical Prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61e16100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61e16100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect During a Peel Session at Epilia &amp; Post-Treatment Care<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-225404b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"225404b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Free Initial Consultation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d275a26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d275a26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At our Epilia center in Geneva, your first visit begins with a <strong>detailed explanation of the peel<\/strong> and its intended goals. Our trained assistants then perform a <strong>comprehensive skin analysis<\/strong>, including phototype, medical history, sensitivities, and any potential contraindications. Together, we define the expected benefits, answer all your questions, and establish informed consent. <strong>This assessment allows us to select the most suitable Dermaceutic peel<\/strong> (superficial or medium-depth) and, if needed, plan a personalized series of 3 to 4 sessions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-248e5aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"248e5aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. At-Home Pre-Peel Preparation (Day -14 to Day -1)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90242c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90242c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To <strong>ensure even penetration of active ingredients<\/strong> and <strong>minimize potential side effects<\/strong>, we provide you with a <strong>Dermaceutic pre-peel routine<\/strong> (cleanser, gentle acids, antioxidants) to be applied morning and evening for two weeks. During this phase:<\/p><ul><li>Avoid sun exposure, self-tanners, and irritating active ingredients.<\/li><li>Keep your skin well hydrated and apply SPF 50+ daily.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7b9d67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f7b9d67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vous-devez-savoir.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4755\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vous-devez-savoir.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vous-devez-savoir-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vous-devez-savoir-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9c5351 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9c5351\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. In-Center Treatment Session (20\u201330 minutes)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f2a40c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f2a40c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Active cleansing<\/strong> to prepare the skin.<\/li><li><strong>Peel application<\/strong> in successive layers, under constant supervision (mild tingling or moderate heat may be felt).<\/li><li><strong>Neutralization \/ rinsing,<\/strong> followed by the application of a soothing Dermaceutic cream and SPF 50+ sunscreen. You can leave immediately; any redness is mild and temporary.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8237eb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8237eb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Post-Peel Care &amp; Follow-Up (Day +1 to Day +42)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4cf7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df4cf7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul> <li>Mild flaking or a rosy complexion may occur for 1\u20135 days, depending on peel depth.<\/li> <li>Strict sun protection is required for one month.<\/li> <li>Dermaceutic repair routine for six weeks to boost collagen, comfort, and results.<\/li> <li>Follow-up visit scheduled to adjust the protocol and plan the next session if needed.<\/li> <\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5ea876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5ea876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Session Frequency<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-768faab elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"768faab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow: auto; max-width: 100%;\">\n  <table>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Type of Peel<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Number of Sessions<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Recommended Interval<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Superficial (Mask, Milk, Crystal Peel)<\/td>\n        <td>4 sessions<\/td>\n        <td>Every 2 weeks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Medium (Cosmo Peel 15% or 18%)<\/td>\n        <td>1 to 4 sessions<\/td>\n        <td>Every 2 to 8 weeks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c90c6a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c90c6a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thanks to this <strong>comprehensive care pathway<\/strong>, personalized diagnosis, targeted preparation, quick in-clinic procedure, and thorough follow-up, <strong>Epilia ensures a safe, comfortable experience with visible results<\/strong>: refined skin texture, even complexion, and reduced wrinkles, spots, or keratotic lesions. Your skin regains vitality and radiance, lasting and naturally enhanced.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85a4b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"85a4b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qu-est-ce-peeling.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4753\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qu-est-ce-peeling.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qu-est-ce-peeling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qu-est-ce-peeling-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20609fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20609fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">At-Home Peels vs. Professional Peels<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6906b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6906b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comparison of the Two Approaches<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eb95e20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2eb95e20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProfessional peels use higher concentrations of acids. At-home treatments are <strong>more accessible but less potent<\/strong>. Medical-grade procedures such as medium-depth peels require a controlled clinical setting. Home-use solutions can be easily integrated into a beauty routine, with minimal risk when instructions are followed correctly.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c02999 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3c02999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow: auto; max-width: 100%;\">\n  <table>\n    <caption>Comparison of At-Home and Professional Peels by Acid Concentration, Indications, <br \/>Risks, and Average Cost<\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Criteria<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">At-Home Peel<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Professional Peel<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Concentration<\/td>\n        <td>Acid levels up to 10% maximum<\/td>\n        <td>Acid concentration customized to the individual<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Indications<\/td>\n        <td>Mild epidermal concerns<\/td>\n        <td>Deeper issues with texture and pigmentation<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Risks<\/td>\n        <td>Minor irritation possible<\/td>\n        <td>Serious complications if misused<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Price<\/td>\n        <td>\u20ac20 to \u20ac100<\/td>\n        <td>\u20ac100 to \u20ac200 per session<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deed973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"deed973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for the Safe Use of At-Home Peels<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a002e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a002e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before using any product, test it on a small, discreet area of skin. Follow the recommended application time carefully. Avoid sun exposure after the treatment. If you experience burning or persistent redness, <strong>discontinue use immediately<\/strong>. Peels should be alternated with repairing skincare to protect the epidermis. <strong>Visible results appear after several weeks of consistent use<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e86e21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e86e21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6453\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2524a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2524a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Risks, Side Effects, and Contraindications: Epilia's Commitment to Transparency<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1401030 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1401030\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Potential Risks Based on Peel Type<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44b400 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f44b400\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Epilia, safety is our top priority: before each session, a <strong>thorough skin assessment<\/strong> is conducted to <strong>rule out any contraindications<\/strong> (such as darker phototypes at risk of hypopigmentation, a history of abnormal scarring, pregnancy, incompatible medications, etc.).<br \/>Even when the peel is perfectly suited to your skin, <strong>some temporary skin reactions are completely normal<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Immediately after the session:<\/strong> Redness, erythema, or a mild burning sensation may occur; these typically subside within a few hours thanks to the soothing cream applied in the treatment room.<\/li><li><strong>Day +1 to Day +5:<\/strong>Slight swelling and varying degrees of flaking may appear\u2014this is a sign that skin regeneration is underway.<\/li><li><strong>Medium-depth peels:<\/strong>The heat sensation is more intense and flaking more noticeable, but remains controlled; our specialists will explain the healing timeline in detail.<\/li><\/ul><p>To minimize any side effects and enhance your results, each patient receives a <strong>personalized Dermaceutic cosmeceutical prescription<\/strong>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb6aebd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cb6aebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow: auto; max-width: 100%;\">\n  <table>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Phase<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Recommended Dermaceutic Routine<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Goal<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Pre-Peel (2 weeks before)<\/td>\n        <td>Active cleanser + gentle acid complex + antioxidants<\/td>\n        <td>Ensure even penetration of actives, reduce risk of irritation<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Immediate Post-Peel<\/td>\n        <td>Repair cream &amp; SPF 50+<\/td>\n        <td>Soothe and protect the skin barrier<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>6-Week Follow-Up<\/td>\n        <td>Collagen-boosting serum + intensive moisturizer<\/td>\n        <td>Stimulate regeneration, prolong radiance<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b541c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b541c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Essential:<\/strong> <strong>Strict photoprotection (SPF 50+)<\/strong> is required for at least one month after each session <strong>to prevent any hyperpigmentation or depigmentation<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Thanks to this <strong>supervised protocol<\/strong> and our trusted medical-grade products, risks remain minimal, side effects are predictable and quickly reversible, ensuring <strong>safe and serene skin regeneration<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c83341b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c83341b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6451\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/peeling-epilia-dermaceutic-03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" style=\"width:100%;height:66.63%;max-width:800px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b9107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24b9107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contraindications: Epilia\u2019s No-Compromise Safety Checklist<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8f54c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e8f54c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Epilia, no peel is ever performed without a thorough consultation. Your specialist will review your medical history, current treatments, skin phototype, and sun exposure habits.<br \/><strong>If any of the following factors are present, the session will be postponed or replaced with a tailored Dermaceutic routine<\/strong>:<\/p><p><strong>Absolute Contraindications<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Pregnancy or breastfeeding.<\/li><li>Open wounds, infections, or active inflammatory skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, hives, herpes).<\/li><li>Active autoimmune disease.<\/li><li>Isotretinoin or retinoid treatments (oral or topical) within the past six months.<\/li><li>Significant sun exposure or use of tanning beds in the past two weeks.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Relative Contraindications (To Be Discussed)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Poorly controlled diabetes, which may delay healing.<\/li><li>Very dark skin prone to depigmentation: a specific protocol may be offered.<\/li><li>Recent use of at-home exfoliants (acids, dermabrasion) or strong brightening treatments: a withdrawal period is required.<\/li><li>Inadequate photoprotection: treatment is postponed until the skin barrier is restored and a strict sun care routine is followed.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Our Procedure<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Personalized diagnosis and initial skin photos.<\/li><li>Clear explanation of risks and alternatives; signed informed consent.<\/li><li>If a risk factor remains, we postpone the peel and implement a corrective Dermaceutic routine until all safety conditions are met.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Your health comes first<\/strong>: with Epilia, you benefit from a powerful, expertly managed treatment for visibly renewed skin, delivered with complete peace of mind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c7bc33 pnospace elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c7bc33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To schedule your first free consultation at one of our centers, please <a href=\"https:\/\/progenda.be\/centers\/suisse-epilia\/availabilities?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">book online<\/a> or contact our reception desk by phone at <a href=\"tel:+41223212000\">+41 22 321 20 00<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ef9d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90ef9d1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6219e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6219e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-care-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our peel prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-173be0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"173be0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/facial-peels-cosmeceutical-prices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our Cosmeceutical Prices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of treatments that promise the impossible but still leave your skin dull or marked? Epilia, the European leader in laser hair removal with over ten years of dermatological expertise, is now bringing this know-how to your face with its new range of professional and cosmeceutical peels. Enjoy a free consultation at our Swiss center&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/facial-peels\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Facial peels<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6795,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-faq-en","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5484"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6844,"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5484\/revisions\/6844"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.epilia.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}