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Nurture your skin and restore your glow with a custom facial or skin treatment. At Lemon Tree Skin + Sugaring facials are a moment to slow down, reset and care for your skin in a gentle, intentional way. Every facial is customized to your skin type, needs and concerns. We support your skin’s natural balance, leaving you calm, refreshed and glowing. BOOK NOW

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Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels are professional skin treatments designed to exfoliate the skin, encourage cellular turnover, and improve the appearance of concerns such as uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, rough texture, and acne. At Lemon Tree Skin + Sugaring, we offer customized Image Skincare chemical peels selected to address your individual skin goals.

For best results, chemical peels are often performed as a series of 3-6 treatments, typically spaced 2-3 weeks apart, depending on your skin’s condition, the peel selected, and how your skin responds. A series allows us to gradually work toward your goals while prioritizing your skin’s health and integrity.

Fall and winter are the best seasons to begin a peel series because UV exposure is often lower, but sun protection remains essential year-round. We only offer our chemical peels October-April to help limit sun exposure and ensure the best results are achieved.

YOUR FIRST CHEMICAL PEEL APPOINTMENT

Your first appointment is about understanding your skin and creating the right treatment plan for you. We’ll begin by discussing your skin concerns, goals, current skincare routine, medications, previous treatments, and relevant health history. I’ll assess your skin’s condition, sensitivity, hydration, and barrier health before determining which peel is appropriate.

YOUR SKIN DETERMINES THE PEEL

We may begin with a gentler peel to evaluate your skin’s tolerance and response. As your skin becomes accustomed to treatment and continues to respond well, we may gradually progress to more intensive formulations when appropriate. Each appointment builds on the last. Your skin will be reassessed throughout the series, and your treatment plan may be adjusted based on your progress, recovery, and changing needs. Stronger peels are not always better, and we will never advance the strength of a peel simply to follow a schedule. Your skin’s safety, comfort, and long-term results always come first.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AND AFTER YOUR PEEL

During treatment, you may experience mild tingling, warmth, tightness, or temporary stinging, depending on the formulation used. These sensations vary from person to person and from peel to peel. After your treatment, you may notice temporary redness, dryness, tightness, sensitivity, or light flaking. Some peels produce very little visible peeling, while others may cause more noticeable shedding over the following several days. Visible peeling is not required for a peel to be effective. Results develop as your skin responds to treatment over time, and improvements in texture, tone, and clarity may become more noticeable throughout your series.

CHEMICAL PEEL CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

  • Current sunburn, tanning, broken skin, open wounds, or significant skin irritation

  • Active cold sores, or other suspected skin infections in the treatment area

  • Active eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea flare-ups, or another inflammatory skin condition

  • Recent waxing, sugaring, dermaplaning, laser treatments, microneedling, or other resurfacing procedures

  • Current or recent (within 12 months) use of Accutane

  • A history of abnormal scarring

  • Allergies to aspirin or salicylic acid or any ingredients in the type of peel or aftercare products

BEFORE YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL

  • Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure.

  • Avoid exfoliating treatments at least 7 days before your peel- retinoids, tretinoin, glycolic acids, salicylic acids, waxing, sugaring

  • Reschedule if your skin is compromised- active irritation, sunburn, open wounds, or a significant skin flare

AFTER YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL

  • Wear sunscreen every day!

  • Avoid picking or peeling flaking skin- let skin shed naturally to reduce the risk of irritation, scarring, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

  • Pause irritating active ingredients as instructed

  • Avoid excessive heat and strenuous activities if your skin is irritated

  • Avoid additional hair removal or exfoliating treatments on the treated area until your skin has fully recovered

Dermaplaning

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Dermaplaning is a professional exfoliation treatment that uses a sterile, surgical-grade blade to gently remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells and fine vellus hair ,often called peach fuzz, from the surface of the skin.

This treatment helps reveal smoother, softer-looking skin and creates a fresh, radiant complexion. It is a non-invasive treatment that requires no downtime for most clients and can be a wonderful addition to a customized facial.

Benefits of dermaplaning include smoother skin texture, a brighter complexion, enhanced makeup application and improved product application.

Facials and skin treatment FAQ’s

  • A facial is designed to cleanse, exfoliate and nourish the skin. Each facial is customized to your skin type and concerns.

  • For best results, a facial every 4 - 6 weeks is recommended to maintain healthy, radiant skin.

  • No- enzyme peels do not typically cause visible peeling. Your skin will feel smooth, soft, and refreshed immediately following treatment.

  • You may experience light flaking or peeling depending on the strength of the peel. Some clients will experience no visible peeling at all due to previous predatory products.

  • Yes, when performed by a licensed professional. We choose the appropriate strength and type based on your skin type and condition.

  • Direct sun exposure, saunas, hot showers and workouts for 24 hrs. Harsh skincare products like retinol and exfoliants for several days. You will get recommendation on after care products during your consultation.

  • You’ll see an amazing glow right after the peel. Days 3-5 your skin will appear a little duller as peeling of skin cells takes place. Then the end results begin to appear with a glow, lighter pigmentation and lessor appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.