LaLa PeelGangnam, Seoul
LaLa Peel is a peel from H2MEDI’s LHALALA brand, made up of two bottles — BASIC and ULTRA — containing LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid). The distributor presents it as “a 4th-generation peel that fills rather than strips”. At QD Clinic, solutions 1 and 2 are followed by neutralizing, Omega LED and a sheet mask, and extraction is added separately if needed. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, consultation helps determine which options suit your concerns.
Who it’s for
- Oiliness and breakouts are a concern, but your skin is sensitive
- Peels that make the skin visibly flake feel like too much
- Your skin looks rough and dull
LaLa Peel is a cosmetic peel. If you have many red, painful inflamed spots, medical treatment comes first.
How it works
LaLa Peel’s key ingredient is LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid). LHA is salicylic acid with a fatty acid chain attached, which makes it strongly oil-soluble. The distributor explains that while conventional peels “forcibly strip dead skin with acidic ingredients”, LaLa Peel “gently cares for dead skin with alkaline ingredients”, and names INCUBE 504, H2sol™ and lipid ingredients, alongside LHA, as what sets it apart. Concentration and pH have not been disclosed.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01LHA
A salicylic acid derivative with the ingredient name capryloyl salicylic acid. Its attached fatty acid chain makes it well suited to oily areas.
02Two bottles: BASIC and ULTRA
The product comes in two bottles, and QD Clinic applies solution 1 and solution 2 in turn.
03A “non-stripping” approach
The distributor presents it as an approach that does not forcibly strip away dead skin. Visible shedding is not the goal.
04Finishing with a sheet mask
After neutralizing and Omega LED, it finishes with a sheet mask.
Treatment areas
- Discuss at consultation
- We check whether your skin is oily yet stings and reddens easily — the skin type the distributor highlights for LaLa Peel.
- Medical assessment
- We check for comedones that need extracting.
- Before treatment
- Because it is a salicylic acid–type ingredient, we ask whether you have had hypersensitivity reactions to salicylates such as aspirin.
What the procedure is like
- 1Cleansing
- 2(If needed) extraction
- 3LaLa Peel 1 → 2
- 4Neutralizing
- 5Omega LED
- 6Sheet mask
How long each product stays on the skin is decided by watching your reaction. Total time is explained at your visit.
Recovery & aftercare
- Most people can return to normal activities straight away.
- For a few days, pause retinol and exfoliating products.
- Keep up with sun protection and moisturizing.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
During treatment Mild stinging
It may sting slightly while applied. Tell us if it stings more than usual.
On the day Back to daily life
Most people return to their routine straight away. Apply makeup once your skin no longer stings.
Over a few days Oil and texture
How people feel changes in oiliness and texture varies. Tell us how it felt at your next session.
Sessions & results
Our treatment menu has a single session and 5 sessions. The distributor does not state a recommended interval in its public materials, and other clinics’ guidance varies. QD Clinic plans the next session by watching changes in oiliness and sensitivity. (Results vary from person to person.)
How it compares
Three options often compared for oiliness and pore concerns.
| Comparison | LaLa Peel | Black Peel | Aqua Peel Basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key ingredients | LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid) | Fermented black vinegar, betaine salicylate, etc. | X-Lotion 1, 2, 3 |
| Method | Applied peel | Applied peel | Solutions + suction device |
| Neutralizing | Yes | Yes | No |
| Extraction | Added separately | Added separately | Not included |
| Finish | Omega LED → sheet mask | Omega LED → Sebo Pack | Omega LED 10 min → sheet mask |
Ingredients are based on each manufacturer’s or distributor’s public materials; compositions on QD Clinic’s treatment menu.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary stinging or redness
- Dryness
- Occasionally breakouts
Please tell us first if
- You have had a hypersensitivity reaction to salicylates such as aspirin
- Your skin is sunburned or severely inflamed
- You use products that thin the skin’s outer layer, such as retinol
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
LaLa Peel is a cosmetic peel and does not replace treatment for acne or dermatitis. Reactions and results vary from person to person.
Your care at QD Clinic
Looking at oil and sensitivity together
We look at both how oily your skin is and how much it stings or reddens.
Deciding on extraction
If there are comedones that need extracting, we discuss adding extraction.
Treatment and finish
We proceed in order: solutions 1 and 2, neutralizing, Omega LED, sheet mask.
Frequently asked questions
Same family, but not the same ingredient. LHA is a derivative (capryloyl salicylic acid) made by attaching a fatty acid chain to salicylic acid. If you have had a hypersensitivity reaction to salicylic acid, let us know in advance.
It is the distributor’s phrase for LaLa Peel, explained as not forcibly removing dead skin with acid but replenishing the skin with lipid ingredients and the like. That is why LaLa Peel does not aim for visible flaking. That said, we can’t promise there will be no dryness or mild flaking at all, so we check your skin’s response together after treatment.
Articles introducing the product on the distributor’s side say it can be finished by rinsing with water, without a separate neutralizer. QD Clinic’s composition includes a neutralizing step after solutions 1 and 2, and we explain how we finish at your treatment. After neutralizing, we finish with Omega LED and a sheet mask.
The product comes in two bottles, BASIC and ULTRA. The key ingredient the distributor has disclosed is LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid). The distributor has not disclosed the specific differences or concentrations, so at your treatment we explain the order QD Clinic uses and how long each stays on.
The skin the distributor highlights for LaLa Peel is sensitive skin with oiliness and breakout concerns. But if you have many red, painful inflamed spots, treating the inflammation comes before a peel. Before treatment we look at your oil levels together with how much stinging and redness you get, and if you have comedones that need extracting, we also discuss adding extraction.
Tell us which products you use and for how long. If you are using acids or retinoids, your skin is already thinner, so we pause for a few days before going ahead. We will also tell you when you can start using them again after treatment.
For international patients
Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST).
How many days should I stay?
Surgery and course-based treatments need a check-up. We tell you before you book whether that means staying longer or coming back another time.
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