Dr Julia Loves… The VI Derm Chemical Peel

The end of summer always seems to sneak up on me. One week I’m wearing sandals and SPF, the next I’m pulling on a jumper and wondering when my skin started to look so flat. The sun, the heat, even the layers of sun cream that kept me protected all leave their mark. And that’s when I know it’s time for a peel.

One of my favourites is the VI Derm Precision Plus Chemical Peel. For me, it’s like pressing a seasonal refresh button, sweeping away the dullness of late summer and revealing a complexion that feels healthy again.

Unlike the light, exfoliating peels you might pick up on the high street, this is a medical-grade treatment that works on a much deeper level. What I love about it is not only how it makes my skin look, but how it changes the way it behaves. It lifts away damage from the surface while at the same time sparking new collagen production underneath. The result is skin that isn’t just brighter, but stronger and more radiant too.

There is a process to go through. Around day two, my skin begins to flake and peel, and for several days I keep it well moisturised. Friends who know me well will smile and say, “Ah, peel week,” when they see me trying to discreetly brush little flakes off my chin. By the end of the second week though, that's when my complexion skin feels supple and refreshed.

I like to build it into my year as a ritual. After summer, when my skin has had months of UV exposure, I book my first peel to restore clarity and brightness. In January, when the festive season has passed, it gives me the lift I need to begin a new year with confidence. Then in May, before the warmer days arrive, I treat myself again so my skin glows through summer without the heaviness of makeup. It’s a routine that has become second nature, and one that keeps my skin in its best condition all year round.

For those who want to go further, VI Derm Precision Plus Chemical Peel is also a great base for other regenerative treatments. Pairing it with skin boosters such as ICONA H8, or micro-needling – either classic or radiofrequency-assisted like Morpheus8 – enhances hydration, firmness and tone, taking results to the next level. But even on its own, the VI Derm Peel is a star. It’s the treatment I return to, again and again, for its reliability and its visible results.

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If your skin is craving a reset, VI Derm Precision Plus Chemical Peel is a treatment I can really recommend. Get in touch to find out more or pop into our Worcester clinic to find out more.