Powell is the zoo day side of my week. Many of the people I see from here come in after a morning at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Powell Road, a day at Zoombezi Bay, a walk around Village Green Park on Hall Street, or time at Liberty Park on Home Road. If your skin spends that much time outdoors, you do not need to drive across Columbus for a chemical peel. Elite Peels is a short trip from Powell, and a peel here starts with what your skin deals with daily: sun, outdoor air, and time on park paths.

What a peel does

A chemical peel is a solution applied to the skin that loosens the dull, dead layer on the surface so fresher skin can show through. It is a controlled exfoliation, chosen for your skin, not a one-size treatment. I wrote a full guide to what a peel is, what it costs, and how aftercare works, and you can read it here: Chemical Peels in Columbus, OH. This page is the short Powell version, from me.

I use peels most for breakouts and oil control, dullness, uneven tone, rough texture, and fine lines from age and sun. Oily and acne-prone skin is where my work started, and it is still a specialty here, but peels are not only for that skin. Dry, combination, sensitive, and mature skin can benefit when the peel is chosen for that skin. You can see the treatment itself on the Chemical Peel service page.

Why getting it nearby matters after a peel

Your skin is fresh after a peel, you will have questions in the first days, and it helps to have your esthetician nearby. That matters more in Powell, when aftercare days are zoo days, park days, and Four Corners errand days. I would rather you check in with me than guess at home about sunscreen or flaking. I see you at the consultation and at every visit after, and I will tell you plainly if a peel is not your right first step. I have been a licensed esthetician for over 15 years.

What the appointment looks like

Every service at Elite Peels starts with a consultation and a plan made for your skin. For a peel, we talk about your skin concerns, what you use at home, how much sun you get, and what you want to change. Then I cleanse the skin and apply the peel solution. Most people feel tingling or warmth, not pain. Then I neutralize the solution and finish with soothing products and sunscreen. You leave knowing what to expect and what to use and avoid.

What it costs

A chemical peel at Elite Peels is $140, consultation included. That is the Powell price, same as anywhere else at the studio, because it is the same studio and the same person. There is no separate Powell rate and no surprise add-on at the end.

Aftercare, and why fall helps

Fall is a good time for a peel in Powell: the sun is lower, and fresh skin after a peel is sensitive to sun. That timing lets you get the reset done after a summer of zoo mornings, splash pad afternoons, and park walks, and before the dry indoor months. Expect some flaking for a few days after, and plan around it. No big event the next day, no picking, no scrubbing. Sunscreen every day, gentle products at first, and pause retinoids and strong exfoliants until I say restart them. Tell me at your consultation if you use prescription retinoids, have had a recent sunburn, or have an active cold sore or skin infection. Any of those can change the timing or peel I choose.

Two questions I hear a lot

Does it hurt? Most people describe tingling or warmth, not pain. If you are nervous, tell me, and I will talk you through each step.

How often should I get one? It depends on your skin and your goals. Some come for a series, some come seasonally, often after summer. We set the plan at your consultation, and I will not sell you more than your skin needs.

Book your peel near Powell

If you are in Powell and you have been thinking about a peel, book a consultation through the Book Now page. We are at 8600 Sancus Blvd, Suite 118, Columbus, OH 43240, open Tue 11 to 7, Wed 11 to 6, Thu 11 to 7, Fri 11 to 6, Sat 9 to 3, closed Sun and Mon. Call 614-779-2788 or book online.