Fruit Acid Chemical Peel

A 45-minute superficial-to-medium chemical peel using fruit acid (AHA) formulations to exfoliate dead skin, improve texture, reduce pigmentation, and stimulate collagen production.

Chemical peeling with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) — glycolic, lactic, mandelic, and citric acids derived from fruit sources — is one of the most evidence-based approaches to skin renewal available in aesthetic medicine. At BellaDerma, the fruit acid peel protocol applies a calibrated AHA formulation to clean, prepped skin, where it works by breaking the bonds between corneocytes in the stratum corneum, accelerating natural cell turnover and allowing fresh, healthy skin to emerge from underneath. The concentration and contact time are adjusted based on the client's skin type, sensitivity, and treatment goals. Lighter applications at lower concentrations (20–35% glycolic acid) are used for first-time clients or sensitive skin, producing a gentle exfoliation with minimal downtime. Stronger formulations applied for longer contact times produce a medium-depth peel with more pronounced effects on pigmentation, acne scarring, and fine lines — at the cost of 3–5 days of visible peeling. Beyond exfoliation, AHA peels at appropriate concentrations stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis in the dermis through a wound-healing cascade — a mild controlled injury that prompts the skin to lay down new structural protein. Repeated sessions (a standard course of 3–6 peels) compound this effect, producing cumulative improvements in skin firmness, pore appearance, and overall luminosity that are not achievable with a single treatment. The 45-minute session at BellaDerma includes cleansing, peel application, neutralisation, and a post-peel soothing mask. Sun protection advice is provided as part of the aftercare protocol, as AHA-treated skin is temporarily more photosensitive.