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A peel is only as dependable as the bottle it comes from. Dermis & Dosis supplies professional chemical peels from Lahore to dermatologists, aesthetic doctors, aesthetic clinics and trained skin practitioners across Pakistan. The range covers TCA and glycolic acid in 14 strengths each, from 10% to 75% in 5% steps, salicylic, lactic and azelaic acid peels, four blended peels and a neutralising solution.
These are the peels many clinics call medical peels: acids at working strengths, for professional use only. This guide is for the people who choose and stock them. It describes products, not technique: how a peel is applied is a matter for each product's instructions and the practitioner's training.
How chemical peels differ
Three things separate one peel from another: the acid, its strength and the depth it is designed to reach.
- The acid family. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic and lactic acid, are water-soluble and loosen the bonds between dead cells at the skin's surface. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and is oil-soluble. TCA, trichloroacetic acid, is not a hydroxy acid: it coagulates proteins in the skin. Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid.
- Strength. Within one acid, a higher strength generally means a stronger peel, which is why clinics keep more than one strength of the acids they use most.
- Depth. Superficial peels act within the epidermis, the outer skin. Medium-depth peels reach into the upper dermis. Focal work means applying a peel to a small, defined area rather than the whole face. The deeper the peel, the more training it demands and the more downtime it usually brings.
Most of our range sits at the superficial end. The higher TCA strengths are the main exception.
The range at a glance
| Peel | Acid type | Strengths we supply | Often chosen for | Notes for stocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCA Peel | Trichloroacetic acid | 10% to 75% in 5% steps (14 strengths) | Sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines, acne marks | Depth rises with strength; the higher strengths are for medium-depth and focal work |
| Glycolic Acid Peel | AHA | 10% to 75% in 5% steps (14 strengths) | Rough texture, uneven tone, fine lines | Neutralised at the end of the peel |
| Salicylic Acid Peel | BHA | 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30% | Oily and acne-prone skin, enlarged-looking pores | Oil-soluble |
| Lactic Acid Peel | AHA | 35% and 70% | Uneven tone, rough texture, drier skin | Gentler than glycolic acid |
| Jessner Peel | Blend | Salicylic acid 14%, resorcinol 14%, lactic acid 14%; 30 ml | Oily and acne-prone skin, acne marks, pigmentation | The classic three-part blend |
| Yellow Peel | Blend with retinol | Resorcinol 14%, TCA 14%, lactic acid 14%, retinol 1.5%; 30 ml | Pigmentation, uneven tone, sun damage | Yellow from its retinol |
| Lightening Peel | AHA-led blend | Glycolic acid 40%, TMA 5%, citric acid 4%, lactic acid 3%; 30 ml | Pigmentation, uneven tone | Glycolic acid leads the blend |
| Azelaic Acid Peel | Dicarboxylic acid | Azelaic acid 25% | Uneven tone, melasma-prone skin, acne-prone skin | Generally well tolerated |
| Combination Peel | Two AHAs | Lactic acid 30% with glycolic acid 20% | Rough texture, uneven tone, fine lines | Two AHAs in one bottle |
| Neutralizing Solution | For AHA peels | 60 ml | The end of AHA peels | Used as each peel's instructions direct |
Every product has its own page on our chemical peel range.
TCA peels, 10% to 75%
TCA is the most adaptable acid in a peeling room, because its depth is set largely by its strength. At the lower strengths it gives a superficial peel. As the strength rises the peel reaches deeper, and the higher strengths belong to medium-depth and focal work by medical practitioners trained in peeling.
That is why our TCA Peel comes in 14 strengths, so a clinic can order exactly the strengths its practitioners work with. TCA is often chosen for the appearance of sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines and acne marks. Because strength decides so much, the label matters more for TCA than for any other peel.
Glycolic acid peels, 10% to 75%
Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid, and its small molecule moves into the skin's surface readily, which is a large part of why it is the most widely used AHA. It is used in clinic protocols for rough texture, uneven tone, fine lines and the dull look of sun-exposed skin.
Our Glycolic Acid Peel comes in the same 14 strengths as our TCA, so the familiar 30%, 50% and 70% are all there with the steps between. Glycolic acid is neutralised at the end of a peel, so the Neutralizing Solution belongs on the same order.
Lactic acid peels, 35% and 70%
Lactic acid is also an AHA, with a slightly larger molecule than glycolic acid, and it is generally regarded as the gentler of the two. Many clinics keep it for patients new to peels and for drier skin, and it is often chosen for uneven tone and rough texture. Our Lactic Acid Peel comes in 35% and 70%.
Salicylic acid peels, 10% to 30%
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, and the difference that matters is that it is oil-soluble. It mixes with the sebum in and around pores, which is why it is the acid most often chosen for oily and acne-prone skin, enlarged-looking pores and acne marks.
Our Salicylic Acid Peel comes in five strengths: 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30%. In Pakistan's heat and humidity, where oily skin is a familiar complaint, it earns its place on most clinic shelves.
Jessner and Yellow Peel
Blended peels bring several acids together, each at a moderate strength. The Jessner Peel is the classic blend: salicylic acid, resorcinol and lactic acid, here at 14% each in a 30 ml bottle. With a BHA and an AHA in one solution, it is often chosen for oily and acne-prone skin, acne marks and pigmentation.
The Yellow Peel adds retinol to a similar base: resorcinol 14%, TCA 14%, lactic acid 14% and retinol 1.5%, in 30 ml. Retinol peels are yellow, hence the name. It is used in clinic protocols for the appearance of pigmentation, uneven tone and sun damage.
Lightening, azelaic acid and combination peels
- Lightening Peel: glycolic acid 40%, TMA 5%, citric acid 4% and lactic acid 3%, in 30 ml, often chosen for the appearance of pigmentation and uneven tone.
- Azelaic Acid Peel: azelaic acid 25%. Azelaic acid is generally well tolerated, so many clinics keep it for more reactive skin, and it is often chosen for uneven tone, melasma-prone skin and acne-prone skin.
- Combination Peel: lactic acid 30% with glycolic acid 20%, two AHAs in one bottle, often chosen for rough texture, uneven tone and fine lines.
The Neutralizing Solution
Our Neutralizing Solution comes in 60 ml and is used at the end of AHA peels, as each peel's instructions direct. Keep it on the shelf wherever your AHA peels are.
Choosing peels for skin common in Pakistan
Most patients in Pakistan have Fitzpatrick skin types III to V: skin that tans easily and whose pigment cells respond readily to inflammation. That puts one risk at the centre of peel choice: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the dark marks that can follow irritation in darker skin. A peel that inflames the skin more than intended can leave more pigmentation than there was before.
This is why many clinics here lean on superficial peels and the gentler acids, such as lactic, azelaic and salicylic acid and the lower strengths of glycolic acid, and keep medium-depth TCA for selected patients and practitioners trained in it. It is also why fine strength steps matter: they let a practitioner match the peel to the patient, not to whatever happens to be on the shelf.
Melasma-prone skin is common, and many practitioners approach it with care. The sun is strong for much of the year, so sun protection after any peel matters; our guide to sunscreen for Pakistani skin and climate covers what suits deeper skin tones.
What to ask a peel supplier
Peels are acids at working strength, so the questions to ask are mostly about knowing exactly what is in the bottle. They are fair questions for any supplier, us included.
- Clear labelling: is the acid and its strength printed clearly on every bottle, with the full ingredient list for blends? A 15% and a 50% TCA should never look alike.
- Batch number and expiry: can every bottle be traced to a batch, with its expiry date on it?
- Sealed packaging: does each bottle arrive sealed, so you know it has not been opened or decanted?
- Consistent strengths: will the 30% you reorder in six months match the 30% you use today?
- Instructions: does each peel come with its own instructions for use?
- Storage: how should the peel be stored, and how will it travel to your city in summer?
- Someone to answer questions: is there a person to ask about a product, who replies quickly?
How to order chemical peels from us
We supply chemical peels only to licensed clinics, dermatologists and trained practitioners across Pakistan. Peels at these strengths belong in professional hands, so we do not sell them to the public or publish prices.
- Choose your peels: browse the chemical peel range and note the peels and strengths your clinic needs.
- Message us on WhatsApp: every product page has a WhatsApp button. Send your clinic name, city, and the practitioner's name and registration number.
- Our reply: we check the details and reply on WhatsApp with a quote.
If you would rather email or call, use our contact page. If your clinic would like its own skincare line for patients to take home, see our For Doctors page.
Questions clinics ask
Do you sell chemical peels to the public?
No. We supply peels only to licensed clinics, dermatologists and trained practitioners, and we ask for the practitioner's registration number when you order.
Which strengths of TCA peel do you supply?
Fourteen, from 10% to 75% in 5% steps: 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70% and 75%. The higher strengths are for medium-depth and focal work by medical practitioners trained in peeling.
Do you supply a 70% glycolic acid peel?
Yes. Our Glycolic Acid Peel comes in 14 strengths from 10% to 75%, and 70% is one of them. Glycolic acid is neutralised at the end of a peel, so order the Neutralizing Solution with it.
Can I buy chemical peels in Lahore?
Yes. We are based in Lahore and supply licensed clinics in the city and across Pakistan. Message us on WhatsApp from any product page on the chemical peel range.
