{"title":"Chemical Peels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Glow Lab Peel Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't sell a chemical peel. We sell a progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix protocols across three depths, using GlyMed Plus pharmaceutical-grade solutions. You start at the gentlest depth, we increase the intensity every two weeks, and you move up to a stronger peel only once your skin has handled the one before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the difference between resurfacing and correcting. Most peels stop working because people keep repeating the same one — a series that escalates is what actually changes skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth is earned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree of these are safe to book on your first visit with no preparation. Two require prior peels and a home care period first — that's marked clearly on each. If you're not sure where you belong, start with the Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel or book a consult.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"essential-oxygen-regenerative-peel","title":"Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe one we start almost everyone on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel is the gentlest peel we perform — and the only one you can book on your very first visit with no preparation at all. Oxygen and 5% lactic acid, layered onto the skin, self-neutralizing. No downtime. Most clients walk out brighter than they walked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightens and tightens immediately — you see it before you leave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimizes pores and evens uneven texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces fine lines and improves elasticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces hyperpigmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces acne-causing bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time peel clients — no prior peels or home care required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcne, aging and hyperpigmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Fitzpatrick types, I through VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding with physician consent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works in a series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeels are cumulative. One is a lovely glow; a series is what actually changes skin. We run 6 to 8 treatments spaced two weeks apart, increasing the number of layers each visit — 1 to 2 layers on your first, up to a maximum of 4. Once you reach four layers comfortably, we progress you to a deeper peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen monthly maintenance holds the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're also having Aerolase, it can be performed in the same session as your peel. Dermapen 4 we alternate 14 to 21 days from your peels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible redness and a light tingling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter:\u003c\/strong\u003e no downtime. Wear your SPF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe year round. Not performed within 14 days of Botox or filler. Stop prescription Retin-A 7 days before and avoid it for 7 days after. Stop non-prescription retinol and AHA\/BHA 3 to 5 days before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 to 60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Glow Lab method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStabilize. Correct. Refine. Maintain. This peel is where the Correct phase begins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glow Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46525517660358,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2167\/2390\/files\/Tezza-1485.jpg?v=1770695381"},{"product_id":"essential-peptide-perfection-peel","title":"Essential Peptide Perfection Peel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've been told peels aren't for your skin — this is the one that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 15% AHA blend carried on six peptides. Mandelic, malic and lactic acids at 5% each, paired with copper tripeptide-1, acetyl hexapeptide-8 and four more. Mandelic is the fourth-smallest AHA, which means it penetrates slowly and irritates less. That's why this is the only peel in our line cleared for rosacea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-defying and brightening — evens skin tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimizes pores, reduces fine lines and wrinkles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces acne-causing bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeptides signal collagen production while the acids resurface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosacea, redness and reactive skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — the one peel we clear for it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcne, aging and hyperpigmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Fitzpatrick types, I through VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time peel clients — no prep period required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding with physician consent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne thing to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost clients see no visible peeling from this treatment. That's normal and it's not a sign it didn't work — the activity is happening inside the skin, not on the surface. Your skin is renewing whether or not you can see it flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works in a series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 to 8 treatments, two weeks apart. We start at 3 to 7 minutes of exposure and add 1 to 2 minutes each visit, up to a 15-minute ceiling. Once you're comfortable at 15 minutes, we progress you to our corrective depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen monthly maintenance holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're also having Aerolase, it can be performed in the same session as your peel. Dermapen 4 we alternate 14 to 21 days from your peels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible redness and tingling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter:\u003c\/strong\u003e little to no downtime, minimal flaking or dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe year round. Not performed within 14 days of Botox or filler. Stop prescription Retin-A 7 days before and avoid it for 7 days after. 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No prep period, no prior peels required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets non-inflammatory and inflammatory acne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalicylic acid kills bacteria, reduces oil, slows dead cell shedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen reduces acne-causing bacteria; lactic acid clears surface buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightening and pore refinement alongside the acne work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll grades of acne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombination and oily skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Fitzpatrick types, I through VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time peel clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it isn't for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding — it contains salicylic acid. 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Dermapen 4 we alternate 14 to 21 days apart from your peels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e redness, tingling or itching.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter:\u003c\/strong\u003e redness and mild flaking or dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 to 60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glow Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46525523820742,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2167\/2390\/files\/Tezza-4349.jpg?v=1774627230"},{"product_id":"dermaplane-peel","title":"Dermaplane + Peel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe smoothest your skin will feel all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual exfoliation first, chemical exfoliation second. We remove vellus hair and surface dead cells with a blade, then treat the fresh skin underneath with a very superficial peel. Everything applied afterward penetrates better, and makeup sits differently for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves vellus hair and surface dead cells, then treats the skin underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediate smoothness plus the peel's cellular work — our highest-impact single visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter product penetration for everything that follows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClients who already love dermaplaning and want more from the appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvent, wedding and photo prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance clients between series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Fitzpatrick types, I through VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook it 10 to 14 days before your event\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the week of. You want the glow settled, not fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you can book this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need to have had dermaplaning on its own, and your chosen peel on its own, in previous appointments. We don't introduce two treatments at once — if something reacts, we need to know which one caused it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever had either? Start with a Dermaplaning Facial or an Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel and we'll build from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich peel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery superficial peels only — the Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel or the Essential Peptide Perfection Peel, both at reduced dose. Our corrective-depth peels are never paired with dermaplaning. 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Unprepared skin at this depth is how post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation happens — the exact thing most people are booking a peel to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't done that groundwork yet, book the Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel and we'll get you here properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur corrective depth. 15% glycolic acid for speed, 15% lactic acid for tolerance — blended deliberately, because glycolic alone irritates and lactic alone is slow. Together you get more efficacy with less reactivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging, photo-damage and loss of firmness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyperpigmentation including sun damage, melasma and post-acne marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcne, particularly comedones and non-inflammatory grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDehydration and dull complexion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactic acid above 5% is a natural tyrosinase inhibitor, which is why this depth belongs in pigment work specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it isn't for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Physician consent covers AHA peels under 30% — this is not one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason matters here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear round \u003cem\u003eif\u003c\/em\u003e you're strict with SPF and spend most of your time indoors. 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We don't combine two peels on skin that hasn't handled each of them alone — if something reacts, we need to know which one did it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot there yet? Start with the Acne Oxygen Peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur deepest acne treatment. Oxygen laid down first, then a 30% glycolic and lactic blend layered on top. Salicylic acid in the cleanse. 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That order gives us control — it's not arbitrary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it isn't for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding — salicylic acid, and a 30% AHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall and winter preferred, unless you're strict with SPF and mostly indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works in a series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 to 8 treatments, two weeks apart. Maximum 2 layers of oxygen. The 30% AHA starts at 2 to 4 minutes and builds to a 10-minute ceiling — lower than when it's used alone, because two peels are working at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be paired with Aerolase NeoClear in the same session. 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