Skincare journal
Which peel is right for you?
A peel is not one treatment. Skinholic runs several at the Surrey clinic, from medical-grade depigmentation protocols to gentler resurfacing options. This is what each one is, in the clinic’s own words.
The right peel depends far more on your concern than on the peel's name. Dermamelan and Cosmelan are professional depigmentation protocols aimed at stubborn dark spots, melasma-type pigmentation and deep sun damage, while a Zena Algae Peel is a marine-derived, non-acid resurfacing option often chosen by clients with more sensitive skin. Traditional chemical peels come in graded depths and are frequently selected for overall tone, texture, post-acne marks and early fine lines. During your free consultation in Surrey, your skin is assessed in person so the treatment is matched to what you actually want to improve.
Downtime and aftercare also differ between these options, which is part of why the choice is made in person rather than online. Depigmentation protocols like Dermamelan and Cosmelan involve a structured home-care phase and diligent sun protection to support results, whereas a gentler resurfacing peel may fit more easily around a busy schedule. Your practitioner will walk you through what to expect for your specific skin, including how many sessions may be suggested and how to care for your skin between visits at either the Surrey or Aldergrove clinic.
Peels are also commonly combined with, or sequenced alongside, other Skinholic treatments rather than used in isolation. Depending on your assessment, a plan might pair a peel with facials such as brightening or acne facials, dermaplaning for smoother texture, or laser-based options for pigmentation and tone. The purpose of the consultation is to set honest expectations about what each option can and cannot do, and to build a plan around both your skin and your timeline.
Peels at our Surrey clinic
Each option below links to its full treatment page, where you will find what the treatment involves, the technology we use for it and the questions clients ask most.
Dermamelan
Choosing the Dermamelan Peel at Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser Surrey offers a medical-grade pathway to reverse severe skin darkening while promoting a healthy, revitalized look:
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Reset your skin health with the world’s leading non-laser depigmentation system. Designed to target deep sun damage, stubborn dark spots, and stubborn discoloration, this advanced formula…
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The Zena Algae Peel is an organic, marine-derived resurfacing treatment offered at our Surrey clinic: a non-acid alternative for clients who want renewal without a traditional chemical…
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Revitalize your skin with medical and chemical peel treatments at Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser. Improve texture, tone, and glow with expert care.
PeelsRead the pageHow we decide
Choosing the right peel for your skin.
We do not sell treatments at the door. The first visit is for assessing your skin in person, going through your history and what you are taking, and setting out what each option can and cannot do for you. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
Treatments in this guide
Questions & answers
Questions about choosing a peel.
Common questions about this topic. Your own plan is confirmed at a free consultation.
The best choice depends on your main concern, your skin type and your history, which is why the treatment is selected during an in-person assessment rather than picked from a list. At Skinholic's Surrey or Aldergrove clinic, a practitioner reviews your skin and explains what each option can and cannot do before anything begins. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
Dermamelan and Cosmelan are professional depigmentation protocols designed for stubborn dark spots, melasma-type pigmentation and deep sun damage, while traditional chemical peels come in graded depths and are often chosen for tone, texture, post-acne marks and fine lines. A Zena Algae Peel is a non-acid, marine-derived resurfacing option that many clients with sensitive skin prefer. Which one suits you is confirmed at your consultation.
Depigmentation protocols such as Dermamelan and Cosmelan are designed to target stubborn dark spots and melasma-type pigmentation, and many clients notice improvement in evenness of tone over a course of care. Suitability is always confirmed in person, since pigmentation responds differently from one person to the next. Anything atypical, such as a changing mole, is referred to a physician.
Comfort and recovery vary by the type and depth of peel, from gentle resurfacing options to more intensive depigmentation protocols with a structured aftercare phase. Your practitioner will explain what to expect for your specific skin, including sun protection and home care. This is one of the reasons the plan is built during a personalized consultation.
Cost depends on which peel is chosen, the treatment area, how many sessions are recommended, and how the plan is customized after your skin assessment. Pricing is confirmed at your free, no-obligation consultation at the Surrey or Aldergrove clinic. Skinholic does not sell treatments at the door.
Yes, peels are often sequenced or paired with other treatments such as facials, dermaplaning or laser-based options, depending on your goals and skin assessment. Your practitioner builds a plan around both your skin and your timeline. The consultation sets honest expectations about what each combination can achieve.
Next step
Find the right peel at a free consultation.
Book a consultation and we will build a plan around your skin, and your timeline. We explain what each option can and cannot do, and set honest expectations before anything begins.
Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
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