Chemical Peel Near You
Resurfacing peels for tone, texture and pigmentation, matched to your skin rather than sold as a fixed grade. Twelve clinics across Ontario and British Columbia.
Find your nearest clinic
Same protocol and the same published prices at every clinic that offers peels.
Scarborough
2855 Markham Rd, Unit 205
★ 4.9 · 164 reviewsMidtown Toronto
34 Berwick Ave, Yonge & Eglinton
★ 5.0 · 73 reviewsConcord / Vaughan
104-2100 Steeles Ave W
★ 4.9 · 37 reviewsBrampton
20 Polonia Ave, Unit 105
★ 4.9 · 61 reviewsWhitby
3100 Brock St N, Unit 3
★ 4.9 · 84 reviewsBurlington
2202 Industrial St
★ 4.9 · 33 reviewsWaterloo
520 University Ave W, Unit 104
★ 4.9 · 110 reviewsLondon, Ontario
130 Thompson Rd, Unit 01
★ 4.9 · 202 reviewsSt. Catharines
350 Scott St, Unit 211
★ 4.9 · 50 reviewsOttawa
224 Hunt Club Rd, Suite 10
★ 5.0 · 109 reviewsVancouver
2101 – 88 W Pender St
New locationWindsor
4072 Walker Rd
New locationWhat chemical peel actually does
A chemical peel uses an acid solution to loosen the bonds between dead surface cells so they shed evenly, revealing newer skin underneath and prompting turnover. It is one of the older cosmetic treatments and remains one of the most reliable for tone and pigmentation.
Strength matters more than brand. A peel that is too strong for your skin causes damage rather than results, and one that is too mild does nothing. We assess your skin first and start conservatively, building strength across a series rather than pushing depth in one appointment.
Matched to your skin, not sold by grade
Peels are assessed on the Fitzpatrick scale before anything is applied, because deeper skin tones carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation when a peel is taken too deep too quickly. We start conservatively and build across a series. If your skin is not a good candidate — active eczema, recent isotretinoin, or an unsettled barrier — we will tell you before you book rather than after.
What a session involves
1. Assessment and history
Fitzpatrick assessment, medication review, and a patch test where appropriate.
2. Cleanse and degrease
The skin is prepped so the solution acts evenly rather than in patches.
3. Application
The solution is applied and timed. You will feel warmth and tingling.
4. Neutralise
The peel is neutralised and the skin is calmed.
5. Aftercare
Strict sun avoidance and SPF. Peeling typically starts on day two or three.
Chemical Peel questions we hear most
How much peeling should I expect?
It varies with strength. Light peels often produce only mild flaking around day two or three; stronger peels produce visible shedding for several days. We tell you which to expect before you book.
Is it safe for darker skin tones?
Yes, with the right strength and a conservative build. Deeper tones carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is why we assess on the Fitzpatrick scale and do not take a peel deep in a single appointment.
How many will I need?
Tone and pigmentation usually respond across a series of four to six, spaced three to four weeks apart. A single peel gives a short-term glow rather than a lasting change.
Can I have one before an event?
Not in the same week. Book at least two weeks ahead so any shedding has fully finished.
What should I avoid afterwards?
Sun exposure, retinoids, exfoliants and hot showers for the first week. SPF daily is not optional after a peel.
Acid families, and which does what
Peels get sold by brand name, which tells you almost nothing. What matters is which acid family is being used, at what strength, and how deep it is being taken. There are two families in routine use, and they solve different problems.
AHAs — surface and pigment
Alpha hydroxy acids are water-soluble and work across the surface. Glycolic has the smallest molecule and penetrates most readily, which makes it effective on texture and dullness and also the most likely to irritate. Lactic is gentler and hydrating, which suits dry or reactive skin. Mandelic has a large molecule that penetrates slowly and evenly, and that slower action is why it is often the sensible choice for deeper skin tones.
BHAs — congestion and oil
Beta hydroxy acid — salicylic — is oil-soluble, so unlike an AHA it can get down inside a pore rather than only working across the top of it. That is the whole reason it is the acid associated with acne and congestion. Where a peel sits against the other options is covered in our guide to getting rid of acne.
Skin does not divide neatly along those lines and combinations are common. The point is that the acid should be chosen for what is being treated, not offered as a single house peel that everyone receives.
Depth, and why it decides your downtime
Depth matters more than any brand name on the bottle, and it is what determines both the result and how long you will be visibly peeling.
Superficial peels work within the epidermis. Expect mild flaking around day two or three, and normal routines throughout. This is what most people book, and for dullness, mild texture and maintenance it is the right depth.
Medium-depth peels reach the upper dermis. They do more for pigmentation and fine lines, and they come with real, visible shedding for several days that has to be planned around. This is not a lunch-hour treatment.
Deep peels are a different category, carried out under medical supervision, and are not what a clinic means when it advertises a peel.
Going deeper is not automatically better. On deeper skin tones an aggressive peel raises the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — the mark left behind after inflammation — which is the opposite of what you booked it for. A conservative build across a series beats one aggressive session.
What peels are good at
Uneven tone and pigmentation
This is the strongest use. Sun-related pigmentation and post-acne marks respond across a series, usually four to six sessions spaced three to four weeks apart. Melasma is the exception and needs care — it can rebound, and the wrong peel makes it worse rather than better.
Congestion and breakouts
A salicylic-based peel clears the pore itself rather than the surface around it, which is why it suits oily and congestion-prone skin.
Dullness and rough texture
Removing the built-up surface layer evenly is what produces the glow, and it is immediate in a way that collagen-based treatments are not.
Early fine lines
Superficial lines soften as the surface renews. Established lines are a collagen problem and need microneedling rather than a peel.
When a peel is not the right treatment
We would rather tell you this before you book.
Acne scarring. Scars are a structural problem in the dermis. Peels work on tone and texture at the surface; they do not fill a scar. Microneedling does.
Deep or established wrinkles. Same reason.
Recent sun exposure or a tan. Peeling freshly sun-exposed skin risks uneven pigmentation. This is a delay, not a refusal.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the recent past. Skin needs a clear gap after finishing a course before it can be peeled safely. Tell us at consultation.
Active cold sores or broken skin in the treatment area.
An event this week. Book at least two weeks out. Shedding arrives on day two or three and cannot be rushed.
A peel, microneedling or a hydro facial?
All three resurface. They do it by different means and suit different problems.
A peel works chemically, dissolving the bonds between surface cells. It is the strongest option for pigmentation and uneven tone, and it is the one with visible shedding.
Microneedling works mechanically, at depth, to build collagen. It is the treatment for scarring and established lines, and the only one of the three that changes the skin’s structure.
A hydro facial works by suction and infusion. No acid burn, no needles, no downtime at all, and an immediate glow — but it maintains rather than corrects.
If you are unsure, the deciding question is usually whether you want your tone evened out (peel), your skin’s structure changed (microneedling), or your skin looking its best on Friday (hydro facial).
Where we offer chemical peels
Chemical peels are available at our Scarborough, Midtown Toronto, Brampton, Waterloo, St. Catharines, Burlington, Whitby and Concord clinics. They are not currently offered at London, Windsor, Vancouver or Ottawa.
Pricing
Prices are published rather than quoted on the day, and they are the same at every clinic. See the full list on the pricing page, or message us on WhatsApp and we will send the figures for the areas you are asking about.