Gold Coast, Chicago
Chemical Peels in Chicago
Even tone, smoother texture, fewer breakouts, and brighter skin — with professional aftercare. First visit often starts at PCA Sensi Peel — $200. The formula is confirmed in the room.
Book nowPCA peels
Book a named PCA formula in one tap. 5.0 from 64 Google reviews.
PCA Sensi Peel
45 min · gentle lactic and TCA blend for sensitive and ethnic skin.
PCA Ultra Peel
45 min · dehydrated, maturing skin — texture and tone.
PCA Peel with Hydroquinone
45 min · melasma and post-acne dark spots.
PCA Peel with Hydroquinone and Resorcinol
45 min · strongest Jessner blend for thicker, oilier skin.
PCA Oxygenating Trio
60 min · oxygenating glow without a peel series.
Match your goal
Not sure which peel to book? Pick the closest match — the formula is confirmed in the room before it is applied.
- Sensitive or reactive skin — PCA Sensi Peel ($200 · 45 min). A gentle lactic and TCA blend with kojic, azelaic, vitamin C, and arbutin, including for ethnic skin.
- Dehydrated or maturing skin — PCA Ultra Peel ($225 · 45 min). Lactic, TCA, kojic, azelaic, and vitamin C for texture and tone.
- Dark spots, melasma, or marks after acne — PCA Peel with Hydroquinone ($255 · 45 min). A Jessner blend with hydroquinone for hyperpigmentation.
- Thicker, oilier, resilient skin — Hydroquinone + Resorcinol ($265 · 45 min). The strongest Jessner formula on this menu.
- Glow with little downtime — PCA Oxygenating Trio ($245 · 60 min). An oxygenating treatment, not an acid peel series.
Why not a chain spa
- One specialist, every visit. The formula is chosen for your skin and for the aftercare you can actually keep at home.
- Flat prices. Named PCA peels from $200 to $265 — no surprise “upgrade” at checkout, no $99 promo.
- Peels + facials under one roof. If you need extractions and hands-on care first, start on facials.
- Boutique PCA menu. Not a 20-option med-spa floor. Not VI Peel.
- Gold Coast boutique studio. Private, calm, focused — 21 W Elm St, 2nd floor.
What to expect
Peels are chosen for your concern and sensitivity — aftercare matters as much as the peel itself.
Assessment
Concerns, home routine, medications, and how much downtime you can plan are reviewed first. The PCA formula is confirmed against that, not assigned from a menu photo.
Treatment
A professional PCA peel selected for your skin. You’ll know what’s normal to feel during the application.
Aftercare
SPF, skip picking if the skin flakes, and simple notes on what to avoid. No pressure to buy products.
FAQ
- How much are chemical peels in Chicago?
- Named PCA peels are $200–$265 for 45 minutes. PCA Sensi Peel is $200. PCA Ultra Peel is $225. PCA Peel with Hydroquinone is $255. Hydroquinone and Resorcinol is $265. PCA Oxygenating Trio is $245 for 60 minutes. Full list: prices.
- Do chemical peels always cause peeling?
- Not always. Visible flaking depends on the formula and your skin. Aftercare is explained before you leave: daily SPF, and do not pick if the skin flakes. Stronger Jessner blends (hydroquinone, and hydroquinone with resorcinol) are more likely to peel than PCA Sensi Peel.
- How do I choose the right peel?
- Book the closest match, or start with PCA Sensi Peel if this is a first chemical peel. Sensitive or ethnic skin usually starts there. Dehydrated, maturing skin points to Ultra Peel. Dark spots point to a hydroquinone formula. The formula is confirmed in the room before it is applied.
- Which peel is best for dark spots?
- PCA Peel with Hydroquinone is for hyperpigmentation, including melasma and post-acne marks. Hydroquinone + Resorcinol is the stronger option when skin is thicker, oilier, and more resilient.
- How long does a chemical peel take?
- The four named PCA peels are 45 minutes. PCA Oxygenating Trio is 60 minutes.
- Pregnant, nursing, or on a prescription?
- Say so when you book. A peel may be postponed. Retinoids, recent peels, and some prescriptions change which formula is appropriate.
- Where are you located?
- 21 W Elm St, 2nd Floor, Gold Coast, Chicago, IL 60610. Call +1 312 404 7262.
- Is parking available?
- Street parking in the Gold Coast. Directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
- How do I book?
- Book on Vagaro or call +1 312 404 7262. If you are unsure, book PCA Sensi Peel — the formula is confirmed in the room.
What clients say
5.0 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews
“I’ve had facials done all over the world and Natalia is one of the best! Very knowledgeable and precise. Skin was so calm, clean and glowing post facial.”
“She customizes my treatment based on what my skin needs at the time and my skin is always glowing when I leave.”
“I felt relaxed, comfortable, and left with GLOWING skin. I didn’t experience any negative reactions in the days after.”
Visit us in Gold Coast
Skin and Beyond Spa
21 W Elm St, 2nd floor
Gold Coast, Chicago, IL 60610
- Monday, Friday
- 11am–6pm
- Tuesday–Thursday
- 11am–7pm
- Saturday
- 9:30am–5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Serving Gold Coast, Magnificent Mile, River North, Streeterville, and Old Town.
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