Chemical Peels

The Spa at Phipps Atlanta offers professional chemical peel treatments using advanced enzyme and nutrient-based formulations to boost cell turnover, rejuvenate the skin surface, and improve overall tone, texture, and luminosity. Peels are selected and applied by trained estheticians to address sun damage, uneven pigmentation, congestion, fine lines, and dullness. The controlled exfoliation process removes the outermost layers of aged or damaged skin cells, stimulating fresh cell growth and revealing a smoother, more even complexion beneath.

Chemical peel treatments at The Spa at Phipps Atlanta use professionally formulated acids, enzymes, and nutrient complexes applied to the skin surface to accelerate the natural desquamation process and stimulate cellular renewal at a rate far exceeding what homecare products can achieve. The spa's peel menu spans a range of formulations and depths, allowing estheticians to match peel selection to each client's skin type, sensitivity, and concern severity. Superficial enzyme peels use botanical proteolytic enzymes — commonly derived from papaya (papain) or pineapple (bromelain) — to digest the protein bonds between corneocytes in the stratum corneum, gently dissolving the uppermost dead cell layer without the acidity of chemical exfoliants. These enzyme peels are well tolerated by sensitive and reactive skin and require no downtime. Alpha-hydroxy acid peels at The Spa at Phipps Atlanta typically use glycolic acid (derived from sugarcane) at concentrations calibrated for in-spa application, penetrating deeper into the epidermis to dissolve intercellular cement between keratinocytes and accelerate epidermal turnover. The post-peel skin renewal cycle brings forward fresh, undamaged cells from the basal layer, producing noticeable improvement in surface texture, light reflectance, and the appearance of fine lines. For congested, acne-prone skin, salicylic acid peels offer an oil-soluble option that penetrates the sebaceous follicle, dissolving the comedonal plug and exfoliating the follicle lining to prevent future blockage. Combination peels blending multiple acids with brightening actives such as kojic acid, azelaic acid, or niacinamide are available for clients targeting hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. Post-peel, a barrier-supportive treatment mask and SPF protocol are applied and prescribed for home care. Full-face peel sessions at The Spa at Phipps Atlanta run approximately 45 minutes. A series of monthly peels is recommended for progressive and sustainable skin improvement.