How to add a Korean chemical peel menu to your clinic: a practitioner's step by step

Korean chemical peels have a distinctive character. Rather than chasing maximum strength, the formulations tend to pair acids with soothing botanicals, ferments and barrier ingredients, so that exfoliation and nourishment happen in the same session. That makes them well suited to UK clinics that want a peel menu clients can return to regularly with minimal downtime. Here is a practical step by step for adding one to your clinic.

Step one: decide who the menu is for

Start with your client base rather than the product list. Most clinics find that three groups account for almost all peel demand: congested and acne prone skin, dull or uneven tone, and clients who want a gentle maintenance exfoliation between more intensive treatments. Map your existing clients against these groups and you will quickly see which peels to prioritise.

Step two: choose a small, complementary range

You do not need a shelf full of acids. A well chosen starter range usually includes one targeted multi acid peel, one gentler priming or maintenance option, and a clear recovery product. For example, Krx Clear Peel combines mandelic, malic and salicylic acids at a pH of around 2.9 to 3.0 with centella, willow bark and lactobacillus ferment, making it a natural choice for congested skin. Dermathod Priming Peel Pads offer PHA and LHA exfoliation in a pad format that works as a priming step in clinic and as a retail product for home use.

Explore the options in the chemical peels collection and read the FAQs on each product page for protocol notes and pairing suggestions.

Step three: build the protocol around the peel

A peel is rarely a standalone treatment in the Korean approach. Think of it as the corrective middle of a structured facial. A typical sequence is a thorough double cleanse, the peel according to the brand protocol, a calming or oxygenating step, a corrective ampoule or concentrate chosen for the client, and a barrier focused finish with SPF.

For acne prone clients, many practitioners alternate peel sessions with an LED based protocol such as Omega Green PDT, and use Custo:Med concentrates to personalise each visit. Browse the KRX range to see how the pieces fit together.

Step four: get the consultation right

A good consultation protects both the client and your clinic. Cover these points as a minimum.

• Current use of retinoids, prescription topicals or other exfoliants
• Recent procedures, sunburn, waxing or laser in the treatment area
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active infection, cold sores or broken skin
• Known sensitivities, including salicylates and fragrance
• Willingness to commit to daily SPF and a simple home routine

Patch test where appropriate, keep clear records, and set expectations in cosmetic terms. Korean peels are designed for progressive improvement in clarity and texture, so a course of sessions spaced appropriately will generally serve clients better than a single aggressive treatment.

Step five: plan aftercare and retail together

Aftercare is where Korean peel menus really earn their reputation. Send clients home with a barrier focused serum such as a cica based recovery product, a gentle cleanser and SPF, and give written guidance on what to avoid for the first few days. Pads used two to three times a week at home can maintain results between appointments and create a natural retail conversation. The ampoules collection is also worth reviewing for between session support.

Step six: train the team and price the course

Make sure every practitioner delivering the peel has read the full protocol in the Seoulogy Resources section and is confident with timing, neutralisation and contraindications. Decide whether you will sell single sessions, courses, or peels as an add-on to an existing facial, and keep the consent form and aftercare sheet consistent across the team.

Step seven: launch with a focused offer

Introduce the peel menu to existing clients first, ideally those already in a facial routine with you. A short explanation of what Korean peels do differently, a clear description of the experience, and a simple course structure tend to convert better than a long list of acids and percentages.

If you would like a second opinion on your proposed peel menu, or help choosing the right combination for your clients, book an introductory call with Seoulogy Academy. We are practitioners too, and we are happy to talk it through.