facial

Korean Enzyme Peel Facial

효소필링 페이셜

Gentle enzyme exfoliation that dissolves dead skin without acid — then floods your face with hydration.

⏱

60 min

Duration

📅

Every 2-3 weeks

Frequency

✨

Relaxing

Comfort

⭐

Zero

Downtime

East vs West

Korean clinic

$70-120

Save 56%

Western equiv.

$150-280

What you get

Korean

✓Double cleanse

✓Full-face enzyme application

✓Steam activation

✓Gentle removal

✓2-3 layered hydrating serums

✓Professional sheet mask

✓Moisturizer + SPF finish

✓Skin consultation

Western

–Single cleanse

–Enzyme or light acid peel application

–Basic removal

–One moisturizer application

–SPF (sometimes extra)

$90/month for an enzyme peel facial. That’s the cost of one mid-range exfoliating serum — except this removes dead skin and replenishes hydration in one session.

The Korean philosophy

Korean skincare favors gentle, consistent exfoliation over aggressive one-time treatments. The enzyme peel embodies this: natural fruit enzymes do the work of acids without the irritation, and the hydration step afterward ensures your skin is better off than before — not just stripped clean.

The ritual

Double cleanse

8 min

Oil and water cleansers remove all traces of sunscreen, makeup, and surface debris so the enzymes can work directly on the skin.

Enzyme application

5 min

A papaya or pineapple enzyme gel is applied evenly across the face. You’ll feel a slight tingling warmth as the enzymes begin breaking down dead skin cells.

Enzyme activation

15 min

Warm steam is applied to activate the enzymes and open pores. The heat accelerates the enzymatic digestion of dead skin. Relaxing and spa-like.

Gentle removal

5 min

The enzyme gel is removed with warm towels and a gentle rinse. No scrubbing needed — the dead skin has already been dissolved.

Hydrating serum infusion

10 min

This is what makes it Korean: 2-3 hydrating serums (hyaluronic acid, centella, niacinamide) are layered onto the freshly exfoliated skin. Absorption is dramatically improved on a clean canvas.

Sheet mask

15 min

A professional-grade hydrating sheet mask locks in all the serums. 15 minutes of pure absorption while you relax.

Moisturizer + SPF

5 min

A rich moisturizer and SPF finish the treatment. Your skin feels like silk.

Your first time

This is one of the gentlest treatments you can get. You’ll lie on a treatment bed while a warm enzyme gel is applied to your face — it feels like a slightly tingly face mask. Steam makes it warm and relaxing. After removal, your skin immediately feels smoother. The hydrating steps that follow are pure pampering. No redness, no peeling, no discomfort. You’ll walk out with noticeably softer, glowier skin. Perfect for anyone nervous about their first facial treatment.

When to book

Safe to do 1-2 days before an event — there’s no downtime or redness. For maintenance, every 2-3 weeks keeps dead skin from building up. Great option if you’ve never had a peel before and want to start gentle.

Best for

Dull, rough textureSensitive skin needing exfoliationPost-summer skin resetThose who can’t tolerate glycolic or salicylic acid

Not recommended for

Latex allergy (papain is related)Active eczema flare

East vs West

Western enzyme peels stop at exfoliation — you get the peel and go home. Korean enzyme peel facials treat the exfoliation as step one of a hydration ritual. The post-peel serum infusion and sheet mask take advantage of the freshly exfoliated skin’s dramatically improved absorption. Same exfoliation, completely different outcome.

Aftercare

Avoid retinol and strong acids for 24 hours. Your skin is freshly exfoliated and more receptive — stick to gentle hydrating products and SPF.

Keep the glow going

At-home products that extend and complement this treatment