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Facial or Peel? How to Choose Your Starting Point

One maintains, the other resets. Understanding that single distinction makes the whole facials-and-peels menu read like a map instead of a list.

Eternity Laser & AestheticsClinically reviewed by Monica Dimian RN
Editorial imagery of a professional peel being brush-applied

The facials-and-peels menu is the friendliest doorway into clinical skincare — no needles, no lasers, and for most treatments, no downtime. But 'facial' and 'peel' aren't interchangeable, and knowing the difference is the key to choosing well.

Facials maintain

A facial works with your skin's surface — cleansing, exfoliating gently, and feeding it what it needs. The Harmony Facial ($130, 30 minutes) is the essential reset. Enzyme facials step things up: the Honey Enzyme and Exfoliating Clear Skin facials ($220, one hour) use natural enzymes to dissolve dead surface cells, while the Foaming Enzyme Facial ($240) adds an oxygenating action. Fire & Ice ($300) alternates warming and cooling masques for an event-ready finish.

Peels reset

A clinical peel works deeper, using professional-strength actives to trigger a controlled renewal cycle — several days of flaking as fresh skin surfaces. The Designer Peel ($350, 30 minutes) is the house benchmark; the Extra Strength version ($465) goes further for established texture and tone concerns. Peels reward planning: book them when your calendar allows a quiet few days.

The finishing layer

Dermaplaning ($119, or $149 with LED therapy) removes the fine vellus hair and surface debris that make skin look dull — an instant-smoothness treatment often paired with a facial. LED therapy itself supports calming and recovery, and appears as an add-on across the menu.

How to choose

If your skin is basically well and you want it kept that way: a facial, on a monthly rhythm. If your skin has accumulated texture, congestion or dullness that a facial doesn't shift: a peel, planned around your diary. If you're unsure — that's genuinely fine. Tell us what you'd like to change and we'll place you on the menu.

Frequently asked questions

Is there downtime after a peel?+

Clinical peels trigger a controlled renewal cycle — expect several days of light flaking as fresh skin surfaces. Enzyme facials and standard facials involve no visible downtime for most clients.

How often should I have a facial?+

For maintenance, a monthly rhythm suits most skin. Peels are spaced further apart and planned around your goals — your clinician will recommend a schedule.

Can I combine treatments in one visit?+

Yes — dermaplaning and LED therapy are popular pairings with facials. Your clinician will confirm safe combinations for your skin on the day.

Facials are also the gateway to everything else on our menu — a low-stakes way to experience nurse-led care before considering deeper treatments.

Continue your skin journey

Curious whether Facials & Peels at Eternity is right for you?

Monica and the team will assess your skin in person and build a plan honestly matched to what you need.