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Dullness & tiredness
Skin that's lost its glow, looks flat under direct light, and isn't responding to surface care alone. Rice Bran AO restores both clarity and warmth.
An antioxidant-rich peel for skin that's tired, sun-exposed, or environmentally stressed. Brightens without abrasion.
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At a glance
- Range
- Lamelle (South African, medical-grade)
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Pricing
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Standalone session R800
- Best for
- Dullness, environmental stress, antioxidant support
- Course
- Three to four sessions, three to four weeks apart
What it is
A peel that protects while it polishes.
Rice Bran AO sits in a quietly clever space within Lamelle's peel range. It's an antioxidant-rich formulation built around phytic and ferulic acids — gentle exfoliating actives paired with potent free-radical scavengers.
Where harsher peels lift the surface aggressively, Rice Bran AO works in two directions: a careful surface refinement, and a deep antioxidant infusion. The skin is brightened, supported, and protected — all in one session.
It's particularly well-suited to skin that lives a Cape Town life: long days outdoors, wind, sun, and the slow accumulation of oxidative stress that ages the surface before its time.
What it's for
What Rice Bran AO does best.
This peel was developed for stressed, dull, environmentally-aged skin — and that's where it earns its reputation.
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Sun & environmental damage
Years of unprotected sun, wind, or pollution build up in the skin. The antioxidant load helps neutralise that stress and prevent further loss.
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Pre-event glow
Two weeks out from a wedding, a milestone, or a meaningful occasion — this peel is one of our quiet favourites for an honest, lit-from-within finish.
What to expect
A brightening 45 minutes.
Rice Bran AO is gentle on the surface but rich in actives — the session is calm and efficient.
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The consultation
We assess your current skin condition, talk through any sun, environmental, or lifestyle factors, and decide whether this is the right peel — or whether we'd start with something even gentler.
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The treatment
About 45 minutes. Cleanse, prep, then careful layered application of the peel formulation. Most clients describe it as warm and pleasant rather than active.
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The aftercare
Almost no downtime. Skin will look brighter immediately, sometimes with a soft flush that settles within hours. Gentle cleansing and SPF for the next 48 hours, no retinoids or strong actives.
Frequency & rhythm
Build it through a course.
A course is where Rice Bran AO does its quiet, lasting work — three to four sessions, three to four weeks apart. Antioxidant support builds session over session.
After the initial course, a single peel every six to eight weeks keeps the antioxidant reserve topped up — particularly through summer or high-sun months.
It pairs beautifully alongside microneedling in alternating visits, for clients building both renewal and protection into one rhythm.
Suitability
Antioxidant-rich peels suit most skin — but the timing matters.
Rice Bran AO suits most skin types and tones. Pregnancy, very reactive skin, recent procedures and some prescribed topicals change the plan. We discuss all of this at the consultation and only proceed when the timing is right.
You might also consider
Treatments that pair well.
Rice Bran AO often sits alongside complementary treatments — these are the most common pairings.
Lactifirm Peel
A gentle Lamelle lactic-acid peel — hydration, glow, and surface smoothing.
Dermapen Microneedling
A precise needling treatment for fine lines, scarring and texture. Often the centrepiece of a long-term skin plan.
LED Light Therapy
A calming, light-only treatment that quietly supports collagen and reduces inflammation.
Ready to begin?
The first appointment is a conversation. We'll look at your skin carefully and decide whether Rice Bran AO is the right starting point — or part of a longer plan.