Optiphi DELTA Peels
30|30 peel
50|30 peel
Quadraction Retinol Peel
30|30 peel
50|30 peel
Quadraction Retinol Peel
30|30 peel
Entry-level peel. Targets indicators of inflammation, sun damage, pigmentation and collagen synthesis. Brightening, radiant glow.
Active Ingredients
30% glycolic and 30% ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Before Treatment
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning 7 days before your treatment
- Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 sunscreen every day.
- Do not use exfoliating scrubs, acids (AHA/BHA), retinol, or other active skincare ingredients unless advised by your therapist 3 days before your treatment
- Avoid waxing, threading, depilatory creams, or bleaching the treatment area 7 days before your treatment
- Inform your therapist if you have recently started any prescription skincare products.
- Do not undergo any laser treatments, IPL, microneedling, or other skin resurfacing procedures 2 weeks before your treatmen
Aftercare
- Keep your skin well moisturised.
- Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for 7 days
- Avoid strenuous exercise that causes excessive sweating for 48 hours
- Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools for 48 hours
- Avoid retinol, vitamin A products, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and other active ingredients for 7 days
- Avoid waxing, threading, dermaplaning, or shaving irritated skin for 2 weeks
- Avoid facials or other skin treatments for 7 days
- Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 every morning.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for one week
Procedure Time
30 mins
Anaesthetic
None
Recovery Time
0-3 Days
Skin Specialist
Aesthetic Therapist
50|30 peel
Step-up from the 30|30
Active Ingredients
50% glycolic and 30% ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Before Treatment
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning 7 days before your treatment
- Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 sunscreen every day.
- Do not use exfoliating scrubs, acids (AHA/BHA), retinol, or other active skincare ingredients unless advised by your therapist 3 days before your treatment
- Avoid waxing, threading, depilatory creams, or bleaching the treatment area 7 days before your treatment
- Inform your therapist if you have recently started any prescription skincare products.
- Do not undergo any laser treatments, IPL, microneedling, or other skin resurfacing procedures 2 weeks before your treatment
Aftercare
- Use only the skincare products recommended by your therapist.
- Keep your skin well moisturised.
- Avoid touching or picking at the skin.
- Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for 7 days
- Avoid strenuous exercise that causes excessive sweating for 48 hours
- Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools for 48 hours
- Avoid retinol, vitamin A products, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and other active ingredients for 7 days
- Avoid waxing, threading, dermaplaning, or shaving irritated skin for 2 weeks
- Avoid facials or other skin treatments for 2 weeks
- Do not pick or peel flaking skin.
- Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 every morning.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for one week
Procedure Time
30 mins
Anaesthetic
None
Recovery Time
0-3 Days
Skin Specialist
Aesthetic Therapist
Quadraction Retinol Peel
The Optiphi® Quadraction Retinol Peel is an advanced medical-grade retinol peel designed to improve fine lines, wrinkles, acne, acne scarring, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and overall skin rejuvenation. Unlike superficial glycolic peels, this treatment may result in moderate peeling and requires careful preparation and aftercare to achieve the best possible results.
Active Ingredients
2% medical grade pure retinol in an advanced delivery system for enhanced skin absorption, a bio-retinoid to magnify the physiological effects of retinol on cellular systems, powerful soothing actives and anti-oxidants to deliver a multi-dimensional skin treatment.
Before Treatment
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning.
- Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 sunscreen daily.
- Follow any prescribed skin preparation products as recommended by your therapist.
- Avoid waxing, threading, laser hair removal, electrolysis, or depilatory creams on the treatment area for 7 days
- Do not undergo any other chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, microneedling, IPL, or laser treatments for 7 days
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks
- Stop using retinoids (Retinol, Retinal, Retin-A®, Tretinoin, Adapalene) for 7 days
- Avoid exfoliating scrubs, glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and Vitamin C serums for 3 days
Aftercare
- Leave the peel on for the duration advised by your aesthetic therapist.
- Follow the skincare regime recommended by your aesthetic therapist
- Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 every morning.
- Avoid touching or rubbing your skin.
- Avoid exercise, excessive sweating, hot showers, saunas, and steam rooms for 7 days
- Apply only the moisturiser and post-treatment products recommended by your therapist.
- Do not pick, pull, or peel loose skin.
- Avoid exfoliants, retinoids, acids, Vitamin C, and active skincare ingredients for 7 days
- Avoid shaving over peeling skin for 7 days
- Do not wax, depilatory cream, bleaching or thread the treated area for 2 weeks
Procedure Time
30 mins
Anaesthetic
None
Recovery Time
1-7 Days
Skin Specialist
Aesthetic Therapist
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the three Optiphi DELTA peels?
The 30|30 peel is our entry-level option, using 30% glycolic and 30% ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to target inflammation, sun damage, pigmentation and collagen synthesis. The 50|30 peel is a step-up, using a stronger 50% glycolic concentration for more advanced results. The Quadraction Retinol Peel is our advanced-strength option using medical-grade retinol, ideal for mild to severe photo-aging, acne and acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and age spots.
Which peel is right for me?
Your therapist will perform a thorough skin consultation to determine which peel is best suited to your skin type, concerns, and treatment goals.
- 30/30 Peel: Mild to moderate skin rejuvenation and maintenance.
How long does each treatment take?
Each of the three peels takes approximately 30 minutes.
Is anaesthetic required?
No, none of the three Optiphi DELTA peels require anaesthetic.
What is the recovery time?
The 30|30 and 50|30 peels have a recovery time of 0-3 days. The Quadraction Retinol Peel has a slightly longer recovery time of 1-7 days.
Who performs the treatment?
All Optiphi DELTA peels are performed by an Aesthetic Therapist.
Is Optiphi DELTA Peels available at all your clinics?
Yes, available at our Pretoria, Fourways, and Cape Town clinics.
What skin concerns does it treat?
- Dull skin
- Mild pigmentation
- Uneven skin tone
- Fine lines
- Mild acne
- Enlarged pores
- Rough skin texture
- 50/30 Peel: More intensive resurfacing for pigmentation, acne, and visible ageing.
- Moderate pigmentation
- Acne-prone skin
- Sun damage
- Fine lines
- Uneven skin texture
- Enlarged pores
- Early wrinkles
- Quadraction Peel: Advanced retinol peel for significant skin rejuvenation, acne scarring, pigmentation, and collagen stimulation.
- Moderate to severe pigmentation
- Acne
- Acne scarring
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Sun damage
- Uneven skin tone
- Rough skin texture
- Loss of skin radiance
Are the treatments painful?
Most patients experience a temporary tingling, warming, or mild stinging sensation during treatment. This usually settles within a few minutes.
How many treatments will I need?
Depending on your skin concerns, we generally recommend:
- Mild skin concerns: 3–4 treatments
- Pigmentation or acne: 4–6 treatments
- Ageing and collagen stimulation: 4–6 treatments
Your therapist will recommend a personalised treatment plan
How far apart should treatments be?
Treatments are usually performed every 2–4 weeks, depending on the peel selected and your skin’s response.
Will my skin peel?
Some patients experience very light flaking 3-7 days after a treatment, while others may have no visible peeling at all. Visible peeling is not required for the treatment to be effective.
Can I wear makeup afterwards?
It is recommended to avoid makeup for the remainder of the treatment day to allow your skin to recover.
