• Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel being applied at The Glow Lab, Langley BC
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The Glow Lab

Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel

Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel

The one we start almost everyone on. Oxygen and 5% lactic acid, layered onto the skin and self-neutralizing. It's the gentlest protocol in The Glow Lab Peel Series.

It's for you if you've never had a peel, or if your skin is reactive and you want results without downtime. Brightening, pore refinement and a real reduction in pigment, with nothing to hide from afterward.

Book it on your first visit. No prep period, no prior peels required.

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The Essential Oxygen Regenerative Peel is the gentlest protocol in The Glow Lab Peel Series, and the only one you can book on your very first visit with no preparation at all.

Best for

  • First-time peel clients - no prior peels and no home care prep period required
  • Acne, aging and hyperpigmentation
  • Anyone who wants visible brightening with no downtime
  • All Fitzpatrick types, I through VI

What it does

  • Brightens and tightens immediately - you see it before you leave
  • Minimizes pores and evens uneven texture
  • Reduces fine lines and improves elasticity
  • Reduces hyperpigmentation
  • Reduces acne-causing bacteria

When we would pause

  • Accutane in the last 12 months
  • Active cold sores, open wounds or sunburn
  • Recent facial surgery, or cosmetic injectables in the last 14 days
  • Active cancer treatment. A history of cancer requires physician consent and a minimum of two years in remission
  • Pregnancy and nursing - use with caution, with physician consent

None of this is a no forever. Tell us at consultation and we will work out the timing together.

The treatment

Oxygen and 5% lactic acid, layered onto the skin and left to self-neutralize. Nothing is timed off with force. The oxygen goes after acne-causing bacteria while the lactic acid clears surface buildup and pulls water back into the skin. 45 to 60 minutes, start to finish.

How a series builds

Peels are cumulative. One is a lovely glow. A series is what actually changes skin.

We run 6 to 8 treatments spaced two weeks apart and increase the number of layers as your skin earns it - 1 to 2 layers on your first visit, up to a maximum of 4. Once you are comfortable at four layers, we progress you to a deeper protocol. Monthly maintenance holds the result.

Pairing with your other treatments

  • Aerolase: can be performed in the same session as your peel, at every depth we offer.
  • Dermapen 4 microneedling: we alternate these. Minimum 14 to 21 days apart from your peel.
  • HydraFacial: booked as its own appointment.
  • Injectables: no Botox or filler within 14 days either side.

The Glow Lab method

Stabilize. Correct. Refine. Maintain. This peel is where the Correct phase begins.

Before you come in

  • Stop prescription Retin-A 7 days before, and avoid it for 7 days after
  • Stop non-prescription retinol and AHA or BHA products 3 to 5 days before
  • No waxing, tanning or sunburn in the days beforehand
  • No Botox or filler within 14 days

During

Possible redness and a light tingling. That is it. This is a comfortable treatment.

After

No downtime. Most clients walk out brighter than they walked in and go straight back to their day. Wear your SPF.

The first few days

  • Keep sun exposure to a minimum and reapply SPF every 90 to 120 minutes
  • Skip exercise and sweating for 24 to 72 hours
  • Hold off on makeup for 24 to 72 hours, and wash your brushes before you use them again
  • Hands off your face, and wash them before your skincare routine
  • No active ingredients - retinol, AHAs, BHAs - for 3 to 5 days
  • Keep the skin well moisturized and do not pick if you flake

Do I need to prep my skin first? No. This is the one protocol in the series with no prerequisites. Come as you are.

Will I peel? Usually not, or very lightly. Visible flaking is not the measure of whether a peel worked - the activity is happening inside the skin.

How many do I need? Plan for 6 to 8, two weeks apart, then monthly maintenance. One treatment gives you glow. The series is what changes your skin.

Can I have Aerolase the same day? Yes. We perform Aerolase and your peel in the same session.

What about microneedling? Dermapen 4 alternates with your peels, a minimum of 14 to 21 days apart.

Is it safe in summer? Yes, year round, as long as you are diligent with SPF and avoid excess sun.

I am pregnant or nursing. Can I book? These professional solutions are listed as use with caution, with physician consent. Bring that consent and we will treat you carefully.

I have a history of cancer. We do not treat during active chemotherapy or radiation. With a history, we require physician consent and a minimum of two years in remission.

Do you do extractions? Not during a peel. No steam, no hot towels, no squeezing. If you need decongestion, that is a HydraFacial visit.

What happens when I max out? Once you handle four layers comfortably, we move you up to a corrective-depth protocol. That progression is the whole point.

Refunds, returns and studio credit

All services, packages and memberships are final sale and non-refundable. Every treatment plan is customized and reserved specifically for you, which is why we do not refund services once purchased.

If you purchase a peel or package and we determine at consultation that it is not the right fit for your skin, the value may be applied as studio credit toward a more appropriate treatment. This is reviewed case by case, and it exists to support your results, not to limit your care.

  • Studio credits have no cash value
  • Studio credits are non-transferable
  • They may be used toward future services, packages, memberships or retail products
  • They are subject to expiration as outlined at the time of issue

Unopened, unused retail products may be returned within fourteen (14) days with proof of purchase, issued as studio credit only. Read the full policy at glowlabwellness.ca/policies/refund-policy.

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