Pink PeelGangnam, Seoul
Pink Peel is a peel program made by Theraderm for firmness care. The manufacturer describes it as a peel that refines dead skin using organic acids obtained by fermenting kudzu root. At QD Clinic, solutions 1, 2 and 3 are applied in turn, followed by Sono, Omega LED, a Smart Patch and the dedicated pack. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, consultation helps determine which options suit your concerns.
Who it’s for
- Skin that looks rough-textured and less firm
- You want exfoliation and firmness care in one session
- You prefer care that layers several products without a neutralizing step
Pink Peel does not lift sagging skin. If sagging is your concern, we discuss lifting treatments with you as well.
How it works
Pink Peel refines dead skin with organic acids from fermented kudzu. The manufacturer, Theraderm, describes Pink Peel solution as “a peeling solution in which natural organic acids, fermented from kudzu and concentrated, shed dead skin cells”, and labels it a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement. The disclosed full ingredient list includes vinegar, lactic acid, kudzu root extract and citric acid; concentrations have not been disclosed. It states that the serum used next contains adenosine and acetyl hexapeptide-8.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01Solution
A peeling solution containing fermented kudzu organic acids and lactic acid refines dead skin.
02Serum
A serum containing kudzu concentrate and adenosine. Adenosine is designated by the MFDS (Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) as an ingredient for wrinkle-improvement functional cosmetics.
03Cream mask
In the manufacturer’s sequence, the solution and serum are followed by a cream mask containing kudzu extract.
04Patch and dedicated pack
At QD Clinic, after Sono and Omega LED, we finish with the Pink Peel Smart Patch and dedicated pack.
Treatment areas
- Discuss at consultation
- If firmness is your concern, we also look at how much sagging there is. If sagging is clear, lifting treatment may suit you better than a peel.
- Medical assessment
- Pink Peel solution contains lactic acid and citric acid, so we ask whether acids have stung you a lot before.
- Before treatment
- If you have recently had another peel or laser, we set the date based on how well your skin has recovered.
What the procedure is like
- 1Cleansing
- 2Pink Peel 1 → 2 → 3
- 3Sono
- 4Omega LED
- 5Smart Patch
- 6Dedicated pack
There are many steps — three products, two devices, a patch and a pack. Total time is explained at your visit.
Recovery & aftercare
- Most people can return to normal activities straight away.
- On the day, please don’t use high-alcohol toners or scrubs.
- Reapply sunscreen when you go out.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
During treatment Stinging from solution 1
It may sting while the solution is on. Tell us straight away if it is uncomfortable.
That evening Moisturizing
After a gentle cleanse, apply plenty of moisturizer.
Over a few days Changes in texture
Depending on your skin, mild flaking may appear. How much people feel their texture has changed varies.
Sessions & results
Our treatment menu has a single session and 5 sessions. The “firmness” care the manufacturer speaks of is within the scope of caring for the skin surface; it does not lift sagging tissue. The manufacturer has not disclosed a recommended interval, so it is decided by your skin’s response. (Results vary from person to person.)
How it compares
All three involve several steps, but their main purposes differ.
| Comparison | Pink Peel | YES Peel | Aqua Peel Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base ingredients | Fermented kudzu organic acids, lactic and citric acid (disclosed by the maker) | Fermented shea butter lactobacillus ingredients (acid type not disclosed) | X-Lotion 1, 2, 3 (products explained at treatment) |
| Main purpose | Firmness care (maker’s wording) | Barrier repair and calming (maker’s wording) | Clearing dead skin and pores, plus calming |
| Composition at QD Clinic | 1, 2, 3 → Sono → Omega LED → Smart Patch → dedicated pack | YES Peel → YES Cream → Sono → Omega LED → dedicated pack | X-Lotion 1, 2, 3 + cryo 5 min + Omega LED 10 min + mask |
| Neutralizing | Not included | Not included | Not applicable |
Ingredients are based on the manufacturers’ public materials; compositions on QD Clinic’s treatment menu.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary stinging or redness
- Dryness or tightness
- Occasionally mild flaking
Please tell us first if
- You have had severe irritation from acid cosmetics
- You have recently had laser, peel or injection treatments
- You have a skin infection or wound
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
Pink Peel is a cosmetic peel, not a lifting treatment that corrects sagging. Reactions and results vary from person to person.
Your care at QD Clinic
Clarifying your concern
We first establish whether your goal is smoother texture or firmness.
Stinging history
We ask how much stinging or redness you had with acid cosmetics or previous peels.
Step by step
We proceed in order — solutions 1, 2, 3, Sono, Omega LED, Smart Patch, dedicated pack — and check your skin at the end.
Frequently asked questions
No. The manufacturer presents it as a peel for firmness care, but lifting sagging tissue is the job of lifting treatments. If sagging is your concern, we discuss those treatments with you.
Adenosine is an ingredient the MFDS has designated for wrinkle-improvement functional cosmetics, and the manufacturer states it is in the Pink Peel serum. That makes it a cosmetic ingredient — not one that treats disease like a medicine. The manufacturer states that the same serum also contains acetyl hexapeptide-8.
QD Clinic’s Pink Peel has no neutralizing step, and none is listed in the manufacturer’s sequence either. Black Peel and LaLa Peel do include neutralizing — that is one of the differences. At QD Clinic, Pink Peel 1, 2 and 3 are applied in turn, followed by Sono, Omega LED, Smart Patch and the dedicated pack.
Lactic acid is a type of AHA, so stinging may be stronger on days when your skin is sensitive. During a very sensitive phase, we sometimes consider YES Peel or LaLa Peel first, as they focus on the barrier and calming. Before treatment we ask how much stinging or redness you have had with acid-based cosmetics or previous peels, and if it feels uncomfortable while the solution is on, just tell us.
There is no fixed interval. The manufacturer has not disclosed a recommended interval, so after each session we look at how long redness and flaking take to settle before setting the next date. If you have recently had another peel or a laser treatment, we also check how well your skin has recovered before setting the date.
The risk is higher if your skin tone is darker or you tend to get marks after inflammation. That is why we start with a shorter contact time and give strict sun-protection advice. If pigmentation has been left behind before, be sure to tell us.
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.
For International Patients