Acid Peels in Bankside, Southwark
A chemical peel removes the dull, uneven top layer of skin so that fresher skin can come through. For clients from Bankside we choose the acid and the strength to suit your skin and your goal — pigmentation, texture, breakouts or simply a brighter complexion.
Peels are one of the most effective treatments we offer for uneven tone and texture, and one of the most misunderstood. We talk you through the options, start gently if you are new to peels, and build up over a course where that is right.
Visiting from Bankside
This treatment is carried out at our salon on Devonshire Road, Forest Hill — 5.1 miles from Bankside, about 25 minutes by car via Southwark Street, or a short train ride from Southwark to Forest Hill station. Appointments are by booking only, so you will never be kept waiting.
Acid Peels in Bankside: what you get
- Glycolic, lactic and salicylic options
- Free patch test before treatment
- Single peels or a course
- Full aftercare advice
- Carried out at our Forest Hill salon
- Strength matched to your skin
Around Bankside
Bankside is well within our patch. We regularly see clients from around Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe, and from the neighbouring areas of Borough, London Bridge and Waterloo.
Bankside has 3 stations — Southwark, Blackfriars and London Bridge — and Forest Hill is on the Southern and Overground lines, so getting to us without a car is straightforward.
Acid Peels prices
Prices start at £50 and are the same whether you are from Bankside or next door to the salon. See every option on the Acid Peel page, or ask us for a recommendation.
Acid Peels near Bankside
Just over the border in Borough, London Bridge and Waterloo? That is covered too — and so is the rest of Southwark.
Searching for chemical peel near me in Bankside? You have found us. See everything we offer on our Bankside page, or read the full Acid Peel page for prices and options.
Acid Peels in Bankside — FAQs
Will a chemical peel make my skin peel visibly?
Not always. Lighter peels cause little or no visible flaking; deeper peels can cause a few days of dryness and light peeling. We tell you exactly what to expect for the strength we recommend.
How far is the salon from Bankside?
About 5.1 miles — about 25 minutes by car. We are on Devonshire Road in Forest Hill, SE23, a few minutes' walk from Forest Hill station, which has direct trains from Southwark. Appointments are by booking only, so there is never a wait when you arrive.
Do I need a patch test?
Yes, for your first peel with us. It is free and takes a few minutes, and it means we can treat you safely.
Do you do home visits in Bankside?
Yes, for many of our treatments — spray tanning, massage, waxing, lashes, manicures and pedicures and more. Travel to Bankside is £20. Treatments that need the salon environment, such as microneedling, peels and injections, are salon-only.
How many peels will I need?
One peel gives a noticeable brightening. For pigmentation, texture or breakouts, a course of three to six, two to four weeks apart, gives the best result.
Do you cover all of SE1?
Yes — every part of SE1, and the neighbouring areas of Borough, London Bridge, Waterloo and South Bank. For home visits the travel fee is the same across the whole area.
Can I go in the sun after a peel?
Avoid direct sun for at least a week and wear SPF daily — your skin is more sensitive to UV after a peel. We will go through full aftercare with you.
How do I book from Bankside?
Book online at any time through our booking page, or call 07803 285619. Evening appointments are available most weekdays and we open on Sundays. Out-of-hours and festive-season bookings carry a small surcharge.
Are peels suitable for darker skin tones?
Yes, with the right acid and strength. We have plenty of experience treating darker skin safely and choose peels that will not cause post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Do I need a patch test?
For lash extensions, tints, peels, BB Glow and a few other treatments, yes — at least 24 hours before your first appointment. Patch tests are free at the salon, and we can post a kit to Bankside if that is easier.