Green Herbal Peel in Boston

What is the Green Herbal Peel?

The Green Herbal Peel is Dr. Schrammek's GREEN PEEL®, the original herbal peel. It was created in Germany by Christine Schrammek more than 65 years ago and later refined by her daughter, dermatologist Dr. med. Christine Schrammek-Drusio. Today it is used by skin professionals in more than 50 countries.

Instead of dissolving the surface of the skin with acid, a mixture of herbs is worked into the skin by hand. This boosts circulation and prompts the skin to shed and rebuild itself from within, which is why it is often called a biological peel. It does not change the skin's pH, and the strength is adjusted simply by how much of the herbal mixture your esthetician uses.

Who it is for

• Acne scars and post-breakout marks
• Enlarged pores, blemishes and congestion
• Sun damage, uneven tone and some pigmentation
• Fine lines, dullness and tired-looking skin
• Clients who want a plant-based alternative to acid peels

It suits most skin types and ages after a consultation. Our lines and sun damage before and after came from a Green Herbal Peel series with microneedling and an Orska Rituals home care regimen. See the results.

What happens during your peel

Your visit starts with an expert skin analysis and a thorough cleanse. The herbal mixture is then massaged into the skin. Expect a warm, prickly tingling that tells you the herbs are working. A soothing finish and your home care instructions complete the visit, and you leave with products to support your skin while it renews.

Your peeling timeline

• Day 1: skin looks flushed and feels warm, tight and tingly.
• Days 2 to 3: skin feels tight, and fine peeling usually begins around day three.
• Days 3 to 5: the old surface layer flakes away.
• Day 5: peeling is largely finished, revealing fresher, smoother, more even skin.

This peel needs some downtime. Many clients book midweek so most of the peeling happens over the weekend.

Green Herbal Peel vs. chemical peels

Chemical peels use acids to loosen the bonds between surface cells. The Green Herbal Peel uses herbs and massage to stimulate the skin's own renewal instead. For clients who react to acids, or simply prefer a botanical approach, it is a powerful alternative. For active acne, our Acne Bootcamp uses gentle professional peels as part of a full plan.

Before you book

This treatment is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have taken isotretinoin in the past six months, have active cold sores, infection or open lesions, a recent sunburn or tan, or a tendency toward keloid scarring. Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids five to seven days before your visit, and tell us about any blood thinners or a history of cold sores. If you have had Botox, fillers, laser or other injections, please wait two weeks before your facial.

Aftercare

• Let the herbs keep working: do not wash your face for the rest of the day unless we tell you otherwise.
• Use only the home care we give you while you peel.
• Do not pick, pull or scrub off peeling skin. Let it shed on its own.
• Skip makeup during the peeling days.
• Avoid sun, tanning, saunas, steam rooms, swimming and heavy sweating until peeling is finished.
• No retinol or exfoliating acids for at least one week. Wear SPF 30 or higher every day once peeling is complete.

Done for you, start to finish

We never hand you a cleanser and point you to a sink. Some spas make you wash your own face before they start. Here, every step is done for you, from the double cleanse to the final massage. Just lie back.

Membership pricing

Members save on every visit. The Signature membership is $129 a month for a 50-minute signature facial, and the Advanced membership is $199 a month. Students pay $99 Tuesday to Thursday with student happy hour.

Where we are

Proven in Dallas, now in Boston. Facial Theory began in Dallas, Texas, where our sister studio has earned over 100 five-star reviews. Facial Theory Boston is run separately, with the same method and the same standard of care.

Facial Theory is a private skin studio inside Sola Salon Studios at 3 Center Plaza, Government Center, one client at a time. See our location and directions.

Serving Back Bay, Newbury Street, Downtown Boston, Financial District, Beacon Hill, South End, Seaport, North End, Fenway and Kenmore, Charlestown, South Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Quincy, Government Center, West End, Chestnut Hill, Brighton, Allston, Wellesley.