Chemical peels at Ella Beauty Skin Care in Newark are $100 per treatment. A superficial peel flakes for about five to seven days and one peel gives a glow, but a series of three to six spaced three to four weeks apart is what actually changes pigmentation, acne and texture. On deeper skin tones the strength and the aftercare matter more than the brand of acid.
- Price
- $100 per peel
- Sessions
- 3 to 6 for a real change
- Downtime
- Flaking, roughly days 2 to 7
- Results last
- Maintained with a series
What a peel does
A chemical solution is applied to the skin for a controlled amount of time. It loosens the bonds holding dead and damaged cells at the surface, those cells shed over the following days, and the skin underneath is newer, more even and smoother. Deeper peels also trigger a repair response in the dermis, which is where the longer-term change in tone and fine lines comes from.
The acid is not the interesting part. The interesting part is matching the strength and the number of layers to your skin, which is a judgement call that takes years to develop.
What peels are good for
- Hyperpigmentation and dark marks, including the marks left behind by old breakouts
- Sun damage and uneven tone
- Acne and congestion, particularly on oily skin
- Dullness, where skin looks tired regardless of how much you sleep
- Fine lines and rough texture
The part that matters in Newark
Most of the skin treated at this studio is Fitzpatrick IV, V or VI, and pigmented skin responds to inflammation by producing more pigment. That single fact changes how a peel should be done: lower strength, fewer layers, built up gradually across a series, with pre-treatment to calm the skin where needed and absolutely disciplined sun protection afterwards.
A peel that is too aggressive on deeper skin does not give you a faster result. It gives you a dark mark that outlasts the treatment by months. Priscila would rather do five gentle peels than one that sets you back.
One peel versus a series
A single peel gives you a nice glow for a couple of weeks, and plenty of people book exactly that before an event. That is a legitimate reason to have one.
But if your goal is to change pigmentation, clear acne or genuinely improve texture, that takes a series of three to six, spaced three to four weeks apart. At $100 a peel, a proper series is realistic for most budgets, which is the main reason this is the treatment recommended most often here to people starting out.
What happens on the day
- Skin history, medications, recent treatments, and any tanning planned. All of these change what is used or when.
- Double cleanse and degrease.
- The solution goes on in layers, with timing watched closely. You will feel warmth and tingling.
- Neutralise, calm, moisturise, SPF.
- Written aftercare and your next appointment.
Aftercare, briefly
The week after
- Gentle cleanser and a plain moisturizer only. Nothing active.
- No picking, pulling or helping the flaking along. Trim a hanging flake with clean scissors if you must.
- No retinol, AHA, BHA, vitamin C or scrubs for seven days.
- No waxing, threading or dermaplaning for ten to fourteen days.
- No gym, sauna or steam for 24 to 48 hours.
- SPF 30 or higher every morning. This applies to brown and Black skin too.
The full day-by-day timeline, including what is normal and what is worth a phone call, is in chemical peel aftercare.
Pricing
| Treatment | Price | Typical course |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical peel | $100 | 3 to 6 peels |
| Hollywood Peel (carbon laser facial) | $150 | 1, or a series of 4 to 6 |
| Professional facial cleansing | From $120 | Monthly maintenance |
| Dermaplaning | $120 | Every 4 to 6 weeks |
Tell Priscila before you book
If you are using retinol or tretinoin, have had a peel or laser recently, get cold sores, are pregnant or breastfeeding, are on isotretinoin or have been in the last six months, or have a beach trip coming up. Every one of those changes the plan or the timing, and none of them is a reason to be embarrassed.
Where clients travel from
The studio is at 520 Ferry Street in the Ironbound, Newark. Clients come from Newark, Harrison, Kearny, East Newark, Belleville, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Bloomfield and the surrounding Essex and Hudson County towns. Street parking on Ferry Street, and Newark Penn Station is a short ride away.
Chemical Peel: common questions
How much is a chemical peel in Newark, NJ?
A professional chemical peel at Ella Beauty Skin Care is $100. Most concerns need a series of three to six peels spaced three to four weeks apart, and series pricing is available.
What does a chemical peel treat?
Hyperpigmentation and dark marks, sun damage, uneven tone, acne and congestion, fine lines, and rough or dull texture. It works on the surface and upper layers, so it improves skin quality rather than lifting or tightening.
How long does peeling last after a chemical peel?
With a superficial peel, flaking usually starts on day two or three and finishes by day five to seven. Some peels barely flake at all, which does not mean they did not work. Medium depth peels shed for seven to ten days.
Are chemical peels safe on Black and brown skin?
Yes, with the right acid and the right strength. Deeper skin makes pigment in response to inflammation, so the risk is not the peel itself, it is an aggressive peel or picking at the flaking afterwards. Conservative strength, built up across a series, gives better results with far less risk.
What should I not do after a peel?
Do not pick or pull at flaking skin, do not use retinol, acids, vitamin C or scrubs for at least a week, do not wax or thread the area for ten to fourteen days, skip heavy exercise and saunas for 24 to 48 hours, and wear SPF 30 or higher every day.
Why is my skin darker after a chemical peel?
That is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, usually caused by picking at the peeling skin, sun exposure afterwards, or a peel that was too strong for your skin. It fades, but it can take months, which is why aftercare is not optional.
How often can I have a chemical peel?
Superficial peels can be repeated every three to four weeks. Medium depth peels are spaced much further apart. A course of three to six superficial peels usually outperforms one aggressive treatment, with far less risk.
Peel or Hollywood Peel, what is the difference?
A chemical peel uses acids and causes flaking over several days. A Hollywood Peel is a carbon laser facial: no acid, no flaking, no downtime, and it targets oil and congestion rather than pigment. If you have an event this weekend, the Hollywood Peel is the one.
Dark marks that will not budge?
Bring them in. Pigmentation responds to the right peel at the right strength, and to the wrong one it responds by getting worse. Consultations are free.