Chemical Peels in Houston — Light to TCA

What Is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a professional exfoliation that goes deeper than anything you can do at home. A carefully chosen solution is applied to the skin, where it loosens dull, damaged surface cells so fresher skin can come through. At Tu Es Belle Spa in Houston we offer peels from light, glow-giving refreshers all the way to deeper TCA peels for texture, scarring, and sun damage — and your peel is chosen for your skin, not pulled off a shelf.

Benefits of Chemical Peels in Houston

• Brightens dull, tired-looking skin
• Fades dark spots and post-acne marks
• Smooths rough texture and softens fine lines
• Helps with mild acne scarring and enlarged pores
• Supports melasma care as part of a maintenance plan
• For men and women — customized to your Fitzpatrick skin type

Who Can Get a Chemical Peel?

Most adults with dullness, dark spots, uneven texture, fine lines, or mild scarring are good candidates — men and women. Peels are also a wonderful maintenance treatment: many of our Houston clients do a lighter peel every month or two to keep their glow, and choose a deeper TCA peel when they want more change.

Who Should Wait or Skip a Chemical Peel

Peels aren't for every skin on every day. You should wait if:

• You have an active cold sore, infection, or open irritation on the area
• You've used isotretinoin (Accutane) recently — skin needs recovery time
• You have a fresh tan or sunburn — peeled skin and fresh sun don't mix
• You are pregnant or nursing and considering a deeper TCA peel — we'll talk through what's safe and when
• You've had a recent wax, laser, or strong at-home peel on the same area

Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type Matters

All skin tones can benefit from chemical peels — but the peel's depth and strength must be matched to your Fitzpatrick type (I–VI). Deeper skin tones need a gentler approach to avoid post-peel darkening. Your free consultation includes this assessment, so your peel is chosen for your skin's safety as well as your goals.

Before Your Chemical Peel: Do's & Don'ts

Do

• Tell us about all skincare actives you use — retinoids, acids, vitamin C
• Arrive with clean skin, no heavy makeup
• Plan around the peeling timeline we'll give you (especially for TCA peels)

Don't

• Don't use retinoids or strong exfoliating acids for about a week before (we'll confirm your timing)
• Don't wax the area for at least a week before
• Don't tan or use self-tanner before your peel

After Your Chemical Peel: Do's & Don'ts

Do

• Keep it simple: gentle Epionce cleanser, Renewal lotion, and Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50
• Let flaking skin shed on its own — moisturize and be patient
• Wear SPF 50 daily — freshly peeled skin is extra sun-sensitive
• Drink water and keep your hands off your face

Don't

• Don't pick, pull, or scrub peeling skin — this is the most important rule
• Don't use retinoids, acids, scrubs, or vitamin C until peeling is complete
• No sunbathing, tanning beds, saunas, or heavy sweaty workouts while peeling
• Don't try to speed it up with extra products — less is more right now

Chemical Peel Downtime, Honestly

Downtime depends on depth — and we'll tell you exactly what to expect before you book. Lighter peels: a few days of light flaking, easy to work around. Deeper TCA peels: more visible peeling over about a week. Either way, the glow that follows is worth the patience.

Epionce Aftercare for Chemical Peels

Post-peel skin needs barrier repair, and that's Epionce's specialty. We use this botanical, dermatologist-developed line before and after every peel: a gentle cleanser that doesn't strip, a Renewal lotion that supports healing, and Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 to protect your fresh new skin. Read about our authorized Epionce partnership in Houston.