In short: A chemical peel near Lake Forest done by a licensed cosmetologist with 20+ years of practice. Aida Khazieva checks your skin first, then picks the acid and strength for it: glycolic, lactic, mandelic, salicylic, retinol or carbon. Peels start at $95 and take about 45 minutes, about 12 minutes from Lake Forest.
| Service | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Superficial Chemical Peel Light renewal for dull skin and uneven tone, a good first peel. | 45 min | $95 |
| Glycolic Acid Peel Smooths rough texture and early lines, brightens dull skin. | 45 min | $100 |
| Lactic Acid Peel Gentle and hydrating, for dry or sensitive skin. | 45 min | $95 |
| Almond Peel Mandelic acid, the safest choice for darker and reactive skin. | 45 min | $95 |
| Acne Peel Clears clogged pores and calms active breakouts. | 45 min | $100 |
| Anti-Aging Peel Targets fine lines and loss of firmness. | 45 min | $110 |
| Pigmentation Peel Fades sun spots, melasma and dark marks after acne. | 45 min | $110 |
| Retinol Peel Vitamin A renewal for aging, uneven skin. | 45 min | $115 |
| Carbon Peel Deep pore cleansing and instant glow with no downtime. | 45 min | $120 |
| Carbon Peel Facial Carbon peel plus a full facial, for oily skin and big pores. | 60 min | $150 |
Prices from the studio's current menu. The skin consultation is free.
Inland Lake Forest summers are hotter and drier than on the coast, and the skin tends to answer with dullness, clogged pores and dehydration lines. For most clients from Lake Forest Aida starts gentle, with a lactic or almond (mandelic) peel, and only moves to stronger acids once the skin barrier is steady.
Clients come from Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills and the Lake Forest Keys. Many are commuters and families from the foothill communities. The studio is about 12 minutes from Lake Forest, north on the 5 or the 405. Free parking on site, open every day from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Fall and winter are the best peel season in Orange County: the sun is lower and it is easier to protect fresh skin. A typical course is 3 to 6 peels, 2 to 4 weeks apart. Light peels mean 1 to 3 days of mild flaking, not a week at home.
When to wait: A peel is not the right choice during active cold sores, open wounds, sunburn, within 6 months of oral isotretinoin, or during pregnancy for retinol and salicylic peels. If any of these apply, Aida will suggest a facial or LED session instead.
Photos of real clients treated at the studio. Results vary from person to person.
| Peel | Best for | Strength | Typical flaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lactic | Dry, dull, sensitive skin | Gentle | Little or none |
| Almond (mandelic) | Darker or reactive skin, mild acne | Gentle | Little or none |
| Glycolic | Texture, dullness, early lines | Medium | 1 to 2 days |
| Acne (salicylic blend) | Breakouts, clogged pores | Medium | 1 to 3 days |
| Pigmentation | Sun spots, melasma, dark marks | Medium | 2 to 4 days |
| Retinol | Aging skin, uneven texture | Medium | 2 to 4 days |
| Carbon | Large pores, oily skin, glow before an event | Gentle | None |
For the first 3 to 5 days, wash with a gentle cleanser, skip scrubs, retinol and acids, and do not pick at flaking skin. Wear SPF 30 or higher every day for at least two weeks, a hat at the beach, and avoid hot yoga, saunas and long sun exposure for 48 hours. Most light peels mean 1 to 3 days of mild flaking. Makeup is fine from the next day. Questions after your visit? Text Aida at (949) 444-6191.
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From Lake Forest the drive is about 12 minutes, north on the 5 or the 405. The studio is in the Irvine Business Complex near John Wayne Airport, at 18021 Sky Park Circle, Suite N, with free parking right outside. Rush hour on the 405 and 55 can add 10 to 15 minutes, so many Lake Forest clients book early mornings, evenings until 9 PM or weekends.
Every appointment is with Aida Khazieva, a licensed California cosmetologist and electrologist with more than 20 years of practice. She received a U.S. green card in the EB-1A category for extraordinary ability in cosmetology and electrolysis and wrote the book "I Am an Electrologist". See all chemical peels or the facials page for Lake Forest.
18021 Sky Park Circle, Suite N, Irvine, CA 92614 · 12 min from Lake Forest · Open daily 8 AM to 9 PM
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