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Chemical Peels · Fort Collins

Chemical Peels,
Done Properly.

Lower strengths. Layered into a series. Built around your skin barrier, not against it.

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The Skin Lounge approach

Results without
the damage.

At The Skin Lounge in Fort Collins, chemical peels are gentle by design. We use lower strengths, layered over a series of sessions, so your skin barrier stays healthy while tone, texture and pigmentation improve.

Many peels rely on strong acids and heavy shedding, and the more you peel, the better it is supposed to work. We don’t believe that. A peel should leave your skin stronger than it found it, and that is exactly why I work with the Environ® Cool Peel.

Why Environ →
Watch · Amna’s Environ story · 3 min

Amna on Environ

Why I choose
Environ.

“For the first time, I found a system that didn’t just mask the symptoms, but addressed the root causes of my concern.”

In my mid-thirties, my skin changed. Hormonal acne, pigmentation and uneven tone appeared, and I tried product after product with no results. Then I found Environ, created by plastic surgeon Dr. Des Fernandes. With its Step-Up program, my acne cleared, my pigmentation faded and my skin began to look healthier and more radiant.

It’s a brand I’ve trusted ever since, and I’ve seen the same transformation in my clients. That’s why the Environ® Cool Peel is the peel I choose for you.

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I’ve always considered myself fortunate when it came to my skin. Through my teenage years and twenties, I never had to think much about skincare. No acne, no major concerns. But everything changed in my mid-thirties. Suddenly I found myself dealing with hormonal acne, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. My skin didn’t feel like mine anymore. It was frustrating trying product after product, only to see no results. It felt like a constant cycle of hope followed by disappointment.

And then I discovered Environ skincare, and everything changed. For the first time, I found a system that didn’t just mask the symptoms, but addressed the root causes of my concern. It transformed my skin and my confidence, and it’s a brand I’ve trusted ever since.

Environ was unlike anything I had ever tried. Developed by Dr. Des Fernandes, a globally renowned plastic surgeon, it’s grounded in science and backed by real results. I was introduced to their Step-Up program, which is revolutionary. It gradually increases the level of vitamin A in your routine, allowing your skin to adapt without irritation. As I incorporated Environ in my routine, I started to see changes I never thought possible. My acne cleared, my pigmentation faded, and my skin began to look healthier and more radiant with every step.

What makes Environ so transformative is its focus on science and skin health. Vitamin A works at the cellular level to normalize skin function, smooth texture and reduce signs of aging. Vitamin C brightens the complexion and protects against environmental damage. Vitamin E nourishes and repairs, enhancing the skin’s resilience. These ingredients, used together, create a powerful synergy that restores your skin’s health from the inside out.

Here’s the thing about Environ: it’s not just skincare, it’s a lifestyle. Once you see what it can do for your skin, it’s hard to let go. It became a lifelong commitment, because the results were undeniable, and I’ve seen the same transformation with my clients. The Step-Up program is designed to adapt to every skin type, making it suitable for anyone looking for long-term results and healthier, glowing skin.

At The Skin Lounge, we combine Environ’s innovative skincare with our advanced treatments to create a personalized journey, tailored to your unique needs. Your skin deserves the very best, and that’s exactly what Environ delivers. Let’s work together to create the healthiest, most radiant version of your skin, with the right products, the right routine and the right guidance. Your skin transformation starts today.

I

Protect the barrier

Your outermost layer, the stratum corneum, is your skin’s shield. Environ’s peels are designed to preserve it, not strip it, so skin stays calm and resilient.

II

Feed the skin

Vitamin A to normalize skin function and smooth texture, vitamin C to brighten and protect, vitamin E to nourish and repair. Together they restore skin’s health from the inside out.

III

Step up gently

Environ’s Step-Up program raises vitamin A gradually, so your skin adapts without irritation. Peels work the same way: gentle, then building, never forced.

Inside the
Cool Peel.

The science, simply. Here is what happens in your skin during an Environ® Cool Peel.

01

Gentle acids

A low-strength TCA is applied at a low pH, so it works at the surface without breaking down your skin’s shield.

02

Slow release

A cream base releases the acids slowly, so they can stay on longer and work more gently than a fast, strong peel.

03

Your skin responds

Skin cells read the peel as a signal and release growth factors, the messengers that support collagen and elastin.

04

Results build

Each peel in your series adds to the last, for brighter, smoother, more even skin that keeps improving.

Peel education

Not all peels
are equal.

What separates a traditional chemical peel from the Environ® Cool Peel.

Traditional peelEnviron® Cool Peel
Acid strengthOften high, to force the skin to shedLow strength at a low pH
Your skin barrierOuter layer is removedOuter layer is preserved
How it worksDamage, then repairA gentle signal that prompts your skin’s own renewal
RecoveryCan mean a week or more of heavy peelingLight flaking for a few days
ResultsDramatic, but can leave skin thin or reactive with repeat peelsBuild session by session, with skin that grows stronger

Choosing a peel

Two peels.
Two clear paths.

Start with where your skin is today.

Pick the line that sounds most like you. If none of them do, a complimentary consultation is where we decide together.

Chemical peel treatment at The Skin Lounge, Fort Collins

Peels & prices

Environ Cool Peel chemical peel at The Skin Lounge, Fort Collins

The Flagship

Environ®
Cool Peel.

60 minutes · $210

A gentle, low-strength TCA peel with a pH-guided delivery system. Our first choice for most skin.

Best for

  • Dullness and uneven tone
  • Mild to moderate pigmentation
  • Fine lines
  • Breakouts and post-blemish marks
  • Sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
  • Deeper skin tones
  • Your first peel

What to expect

  • Light flaking for 3 to 5 days
  • Visible change over 3 to 6 sessions, 2 to 4 weeks apart
Tailored chemical peel for pigmentation and scarring at The Skin Lounge, Fort Collins

Advanced Correction

The Tailored
Peel.

60 minutes · $345

A custom blend of AHA, TCA, enzymes and tranexamic acid, built for you after a skin assessment.

Best for

  • Stubborn pigmentation and melasma
  • Acne scarring
  • Sun damage and photoaging
  • Enlarged pores
  • Dullness that hasn’t responded to other care
  • Experienced peel clients

What to expect

  • Moderate peeling for 5 to 7 days
  • Finished with a calming mask and LED
  • Best results over 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart
  • Consultation required first

Amna’s touch

Your peel,
start to finish.

A peel is one step in a plan, not a one-off. This is how I guide you through it.

  1. Before

    Consultation & skin read

    We talk about your skin, your history and your goals, and decide which peel is right, and when.

  2. 2 to 4 weeks before

    Prepare your skin

    Environ vitamin A homecare, introduced step by step, readies your skin so your peel works better and recovers faster.

  3. Peel day

    Your treatment

    I choose the strength and number of layers for your skin on the day, then finish with calming care so you leave comfortable.

  4. Days 1 to 5

    Gentle aftercare

    Expect light flaking. Keep skin calm and hydrated, skip exfoliants and wear SPF daily. I’ll send you home with clear instructions.

  5. Your series

    Build the results

    Peels every 2 to 4 weeks, often alternated with an Advanced Facial, until your skin reaches its goal.

  6. Ongoing

    Maintain

    A maintenance peel every 6 to 8 weeks and the right homecare keep your skin at its best.

Pairs well with

Complete
the plan.

Alternate every 4 to 6 weeks Advanced Facials Our OxyLight® Ionix facial treatments keep skin calm, hydrated and glowing between peels. See facial treatments → Prepare & build Medical Microneedling A peel series can prepare skin for microneedling, for deeper work on texture and scarring. Explore microneedling → Protect your results Home Care Environ, Arcona and INNOAESTHETICS homecare, chosen for your skin at your consultation. Shop the Curated Shelf →
“Here’s the thing about Environ: it’s not just skincare. It’s a lifestyle.”
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Good to know

Chemical Peel
FAQs.

Which chemical peel is right for me?

Most clients start with the Environ® Cool Peel, especially if your skin is sensitive, rosacea-prone, a deeper skin tone or new to peels. The Tailored Peel is for stubborn pigmentation, melasma, acne scarring and sun damage, and always begins with a consultation. If you are unsure, book a complimentary consultation and we will choose together.

Are chemical peels safe for sensitive or darker skin?

The Environ® Cool Peel is designed to be gentle enough for sensitive, rosacea-prone and deeper skin tones. We confirm it is right for your skin at your consultation before your first peel.

Will my skin peel?

Yes, a little. Expect light flaking for 3 to 5 days after a Cool Peel and moderate peeling for 5 to 7 days after a Tailored Peel. Most clients go about their normal day.

How many chemical peel sessions will I need?

Usually 3 to 6 Cool Peels, 2 to 4 weeks apart, or 3 Tailored Peels, 4 weeks apart. After your series, a maintenance peel every 6 to 8 weeks keeps results going.

Can I get a chemical peel in summer?

Yes. The Cool Peel can be done year-round with daily SPF. For a Tailored Peel, we talk through your sun plans before booking.

Can I combine a peel with a facial or microneedling?

Yes. Peels pair well with our Advanced Facials when alternated every 4 to 6 weeks, and they can prepare skin for Medical Microneedling or Plasma Fibroblast.

Does more peeling mean better results?

No. Heavy peeling is a sign the outer layer has been removed, not that the peel worked harder. The Environ® Cool Peel is designed to preserve that layer while prompting your skin’s own renewal, so results build without the damage.

Do I need to prepare my skin before a peel?

Usually, yes. We often start Environ vitamin A homecare 2 to 4 weeks before your first peel, increasing it gradually. Prepared skin tends to respond better and recover faster. We will also tell you which products to pause before your appointment.

Who should wait before a chemical peel?

Please tell us before booking if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have taken isotretinoin (Accutane) recently, use prescription retinoids, have a sunburn, cold sore, open skin or active infection, or have recently had laser, waxing or injectables on the face. Your consultation is where we decide what is right and safe for you.

The Right Peel
for Your Skin.

Start with a complimentary consultation, or book your Environ® Cool Peel.

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