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Active blemishes
Recurring breakouts, comedonal congestion, post-inflammatory marks. Beta Peel calms the active phase and slows the cycle.
A salicylic-based peel for blemish-prone, congested skin. Clears decisively without surface drama.
At a glance
- Range
- Lamelle (South African, medical-grade)
- Pricing
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Standalone session R800
- Best for
- Blemishes, congestion, oily skin
- Spacing
- Treatments spaced two to four weeks apart
What it is
The peel that clears the channel.
Salicylic acid sits apart from most other peel chemistries because it's oil-soluble. Where lactic and glycolic acids work on the surface, salicylic travels into the pore – softening congestion, dissolving the lipid film around dead cells, and clearing the channel where blemishes begin.
Lamelle's Beta Peel uses a 15% salicylic formulation – strong enough to do meaningful work, gentle enough to repeat as your skin needs rather than a single forceful session. The peel itself is well-tolerated, with a mild tingling that settles quickly.
Clearer skin doesn't usually arrive in one session. It arrives across several, with the surface looking calmer, the pores looking smaller, and the cycle of breakouts quietly slowing.
What it's for
Where Beta Peel earns its place.
This peel is purpose-built for blemish-prone skin. It's not a hydrating peel, and it's not for ageing – it's a focused tool for a specific concern.
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Oiliness & congestion
Skin that runs oily, with visible pores and a quietly congested texture. Salicylic refines the channel and quietens the surface.
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Maintenance once skin has cleared
Once the active phase has settled, ongoing Beta Peel work helps keep things calm – particularly through stress, hormonal shifts, or seasonal changes.
What to expect
A precise, focused session.
Beta Peel is a working peel rather than a comfort treatment – the experience is calm, but the chemistry is doing real work.
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The consultation
We look carefully at the skin – active blemishes, congestion patterns, current routine. We discuss what your skin is doing, and whether Beta Peel alone is the right answer or part of a layered plan.
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The treatment
Thorough cleanse, prep, then careful application of the peel. You'll feel a tingling or mild stinging – well within comfortable, but noticeable – that settles within minutes.
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The aftercare
Mild dryness and possibly a little flaking through the next two to four days, particularly across congested areas. We send you home with a clear, simple protocol – gentle cleansing, no actives, daily SPF, and what not to pick at.
Frequency & rhythm
Clearing first, then maintenance.
Blemish work rewards consistency. Treatments are spaced two to four weeks apart, depending on how active the skin is and how it's responding – with no set number attached.
Once the skin has settled, maintenance is usually every six to eight weeks – through stress, hormonal cycles, and the moments where flare-ups try to reappear.
Beta Peel pairs well with our Acne Purity facial on alternating visits, and with home support that we agree at the consultation.
Suitability
Blemish-prone skin asks for a careful plan, not a quick fix.
Beta Peel suits most skin types where blemishes are the primary concern. Pregnancy, salicylate sensitivity, recent isotretinoin use and certain prescribed topicals change the plan. We discuss all of this at the consultation, and we'll always say so if a different starting point would suit.
Good to know
The questions we hear most.
If something isn't covered here, ask us – the first appointment is a conversation, and no question is too small.
How does the Beta Peel work on breakouts?
It uses a 15% salicylic formulation, and because salicylic acid is oil-soluble it travels into the pore – softening congestion and clearing the channel where blemishes begin. It's strong enough to do meaningful work, gentle enough to repeat as your skin needs.
Does it hurt?
It's well tolerated, with a mild tingling that settles quickly. The treatment itself is calm and measured.
How many sessions will I need?
Clearer skin arrives gradually rather than overnight, so we don't fix a number upfront. Treatments are spaced two to four weeks apart, and along the way the surface looks calmer, pores look smaller and breakouts slow.
Is this the right peel for ageing or dryness?
No, and we'll be honest about that. Beta Peel is a focused tool for blemish-prone, congested and oily skin – if your skin is asking for hydration or fine-line work, we'll point you to a peel that suits.
Is there downtime?
Little to none for most clients – perhaps some light surface flaking as the skin renews. We'll send you home with a clear protocol, including sun protection and a pause on actives at home.
What does a session cost?
A standalone Beta Peel is R800. If we plan further sessions, we'll talk through the pricing at your consultation.
You might also consider
Treatments that pair well.
Blemish work is layered – these are the treatments most often paired with Beta Peel.
Acne Purity
A calm, thorough facial for blemish-prone or congested skin. Includes extraction where appropriate.
AzeAc Peel
A Lamelle peel for congestion, redness and blemish-prone skin. Calms while it clears.
Jessner PRO
A Mesoestetic Jessner peel for the texture and post-inflammatory marks blemishes leave behind.
Ready to begin?
Blemish work is patient work. The first appointment is a careful conversation about your skin and what it needs – without pressure, and without a single-session promise we can't keep.
Our clinic is in Capri, Noordhoek – within easy reach of Fish Hoek, Kommetjie and the wider peninsula.