Best Professional Chemical Peel Brands for Med Spas (2026): 9 Compared

For med spa owners, medical directors and lead estheticians. Updated October 22, 2026 · Prepared by Prospyr. Prospyr makes practice software, not skincare or peels, and none of the companies below is a Prospyr product or partner. This guide compares professional chemical peel brands that sell peels to licensed practices, not to the public. Each summary reflects what the company publishes on its own website, checked October 2026. This article is not medical advice, gives no treatment protocols and makes no claim about the safety or results of any peel. Product names, account rules and minimums change, so confirm everything in writing before you open an account.

What should a med spa look for in a professional chemical peel line?

A professional chemical peel line is a set of acid peels, and the prep and post-care products around them, that a manufacturer sells only to licensed estheticians, physicians and medical practices for in-office treatments. The useful differences between brands are practical: who may open an account (an esthetician alone, or only under a medical director), whether the deeper peels are restricted to physicians, what training and protocols come with the account, the opening order minimum, and how patients find you afterward. Many lines also sell a home-care range, so check which products are professional-only and which your patients can buy anywhere.

The 9 professional chemical peel brands at a glance

How we chose this list

We looked for companies that sell chemical peels to US practices through a professional account and loaded each company's own website to confirm four things: (1) the site says, or clearly shows, that its peels are professional-only or sold through licensed professionals, (2) it explains how a practice or esthetician opens an account, (3) it describes training, protocols or education for account holders, and (4) the company is still selling as of October 2026. We left out drugstore and home-peel brands, lines whose professional pages we could not load, and peel distributors that resell many brands. The order is our editorial view, not a ranking of results or safety.

1VI Peel (VI Aesthetics)#

VI Peel is sold by VI Aesthetics, which lists an address on N La Brea Ave in Los Angeles. The brand builds treatments around its peel formulas, including VI Peel Precision Plus for pigmentation concerns and a Purify formula for acne-prone skin, and its site also sells a home-care line to patients. Patients find providers through a Practitioner Locator on the site.

What stands out:

• Fast account setup. Its join page says "a short application is all it takes" and that most providers are approved quickly, then sign a provider agreement and place an opening order.
• Published minimum. The page states "there is a minimum opening order of $2,500" (as of October 2026).
• Supervision rule. VI Peel states that "estheticians must have a Medical Director supervising their practice."
• Training and marketing. "Complimentary comprehensive VI Peel Provider training is included," with a local sales representative and access to protocols and marketing assets through VI Academy.

Right for: practices that want one branded peel patients search for by name. Ask: which formulas your account can order, what the provider agreement requires, and how locator listings are assigned. The program is for US practices only.

Visit VI Peel (VI Aesthetics) →

2PCA SKIN#

PCA SKIN calls itself "the #1 professional chemical peel brand among estheticians" (the company's own claim) and says it has spent "over 35 years" on clinical research. Its peel pages group treatments by concern, including acne, aging, dullness, discoloration and sensitivity, and it publishes a Pigment Correct Peel study with microneedling.

What stands out:

• Certification model. The site invites professionals to "Become a PCA SKIN Certified Professional," and professional peels are positioned for certified pros.
• Patient referrals. A Find a Professional page sends patients to certified practices.
• Home care. PCA SKIN also sells home-care products, including Triple Exfoliation Peel Pads, which are separate from its in-office peels.

Right for: esthetician-led med spas that want a peel-centered brand with its own certification. Ask: what the certification class costs and covers, who on your team must attend before ordering, and which peels are restricted to medical settings.

Visit PCA SKIN →

3ZO Skin Health#

ZO Skin Health lists three "advanced in-office peels" on its professional page: Stimulator Peel (mild strength), ZO 3-Step Peel (aggressive strength) and ZO Controlled Depth Peel (maximum strength). ZO states its professional skincare is "overseen by an authorized ZO Skin Health physician" and that it is backed by "a network of over 15,000 professionals."

What stands out:

• Range of strengths. One company covers mild through maximum-strength in-office peels.
• Physician oversight. ZO describes the Controlled Depth Peel as "an in-office-only peel procedure."
• Practice tools. The site lists a ZO Pro Regimen Builder, a print zone for marketing materials and a Find a Representative page.

Right for: physician-led practices that already sell ZO home care. Ask: which peels your providers may perform under your state's rules, what training ZO requires for each strength, and the account minimums.

Visit ZO Skin Health →

4Obagi#

Obagi runs a four-level Blue Peel program. Levels 1 and 2 (BLUE RESURFACE and BLUE BRILLIANCE) are sold for home use. Level 3, BLUE PEEL RADIANCE, is described as "a professional-only multi-acid peel," and Level 4, BLUE PEEL (TCA), must be performed by a physician or a licensed practitioner under direct physician supervision where permitted.

What stands out:

• Clear professional line. Obagi states professional-only products "must not be used at home or without supervision."
• Home and in-office levels in one program. Patients may already know the home-use levels before they ask about an in-office peel.
• Partner program. Its professional site lists a dedicated sales and education team, retail displays and testers, and promotions for Obagi Partners, with a response to applications "within 2 business days."

Right for: practices that want a peel program linked to a recognized retail skincare brand. Ask: how Level 4 kits are supplied (Obagi notes the TCA is sourced separately), and what partner requirements apply.

Visit Obagi →

5IMAGE Skincare#

IMAGE Skincare describes its founders as "a licensed esthetician and a plastic surgeon" and says it is "endorsed by 60k+ pros in 60+ countries." Business and Personal accounts get access to "professional-only backbar, peels and facial treatments," along with enhancers and treatment protocols.

What stands out:

• Account types. Business accounts for spa and medical practice owners, Personal accounts for licensed skincare or medical professionals, and Student accounts for people working toward an esthetic license.
• Ongoing education. "Monthly live and on-demand trainings and events," plus regional and in-person classes.
• Provider finder. Patients can find a local IMAGE provider on the site.

Right for: med spas with a large esthetics team that wants regular training. Ask: account minimums, which peels require a medical setting, and how professional pricing compares to the retail prices patients see online.

Visit IMAGE Skincare →

6GlyMed Plus#

GlyMed Plus, based in Provo, Utah, says "licensed skincare professionals rely on GlyMed+ for professional-grade results." Its site names professional products used for in-clinic peels, including Professional Peptide Perfection Exfoliator and Professional Pigment Lift Solution with 15% TCA.

What stands out:

• Pro account perks. A "Free Online Retail Store with Pro Account + Revenue Share on Every Order," and REGEN Rewards points for referring a colleague.
• Education. The Empowering Aesthetics Course, the GAAIN online learning platform with certifications and transcripts, a free Higher Aesthetic Education Course and free onboarding sessions.

Right for: esthetician-led practices that want peels plus an online store patients can reorder from. Ask: how the revenue share is calculated and paid, and which products are sold only through professionals.

Visit GlyMed Plus →

7Rhonda Allison#

Rhonda Allison describes itself as a wholesale distributor that "sells only to licensed aestheticians and medical facilities," and says "licensed professionals may order directly through RhondaAllison.com." Its professional Pro Series backbar includes acids that call for post care, and its Skin Rehab range includes post-peel systems.

What stands out:

• Professional-only ordering. The line is built for licensed professionals rather than public retail.
• Education. It runs RA Academy for aesthetic professionals, including a multi-part acne series.
• Post-peel support. Post-peel systems are sold alongside the acids, so prep and aftercare come from one supplier.

Right for: estheticians who want a wide acid backbar and the training to match. Ask: account requirements, opening order size, and which acids your state allows estheticians to use.

Visit Rhonda Allison →

8The Perfect Derma Peel (Bella Medical Products)#

The Perfect Derma Peel is made by Bella Medical Products of Beverly Hills, California, which says it creates "anti-aging products for the aesthetic medical industry." The site has separate provider sign-up pages for physicians and estheticians and notes that "online ordering is not available."

What stands out:

• One branded peel. The company centers on a single named peel with matching skincare.
• Provider education. Its Professional Zone lists new provider online education, protocols, training videos and webinars.
• Documentation. Safety Data Sheets are linked from the site.

Right for: medical practices that want one well-known medium-depth peel rather than a full line. Ask: who on your team may apply it under your state's rules and your medical director, how orders are placed, and the cost per treatment.

Visit The Perfect Derma Peel (Bella Medical Products) →

9Skin Therapeutic (Delasco)#

Skin Therapeutic is sold by Delasco and includes light and medium chemical peels and professional skincare. The line is "exclusively available to licensed professionals" and, per the site, was "developed by a physician and trusted for more than 20 years."

What stands out:

• Professional sign-in. Practices sign in or request a professional account to order.
• Backbar and retail sizes. Backbar sizes are for in-office treatments and retail sizes are for patients' home use.
• Support hours. Delasco lists phone, email and fax support Monday to Friday, 8 to 5 Central.

Right for: physician practices that want a peel line from an existing supply vendor. Ask: which peels are in the light and medium range, what training is offered, and pricing once you sign in.

Visit Skin Therapeutic (Delasco) →

Not on this list

SkinMedica (Allergan Aesthetics) sells Illuminize, Vitalize and Rejuvenize peels through providers, but its professional peels page did not load when we checked in October 2026. SkinCeuticals' site blocked our checks. We will review both at the next quarterly update.

Questions to ask any professional peel company

1. Who may open the account? Ask whether an esthetician can order alone or only under a medical director, and which peels require a physician.
2. Who may apply each peel in your state? Scope rules for estheticians, nurses and other providers vary by state. Confirm with your medical director and see our list of standing orders and protocol services.
3. What training is required before the first order? Get the course format, cost, and whether new hires can be trained later at no charge.
4. What is the opening order and reorder minimum? Ask for it in writing, along with return terms for unopened product.
5. Which products are professional-only? Know what patients can buy online so you know where your retail shelf competes with online sellers or the brand's own store.
6. What post-care comes with the peel? Ask which home-care products the company expects patients to use, and stock them. See our list of scar and aftercare products.
7. How do we report an adverse event? Ask for the company's clinical support line and keep your own complication plan. See our list of complication management courses.

Where Prospyr fits

Peels are usually sold as a series and followed by home care, so the work happens after the first visit. Prospyr lets a practice sell a peel series through packages or memberships, track backbar and retail stock in inventory management, and chart the peel used and the skin's response in the aesthetic EMR so the next provider starts from the record. For the products around your peels, see our lists of medical-grade skincare lines and med spa backbar supplies, or book a practice demo.

Frequently asked questions

What is a professional chemical peel?

A professional chemical peel is an acid peel sold only to licensed professionals and applied in a practice, rather than a home-use peel sold at retail. Brands such as VI Peel, PCA SKIN and ZO Skin Health sell their in-office peels through professional accounts, and several also sell separate home-care products to patients.

Can estheticians buy professional peels?

Many brands sell to licensed estheticians, including IMAGE Skincare, GlyMed Plus and Rhonda Allison. Others add conditions: VI Peel requires estheticians to have a supervising medical director, and Obagi's deepest peel must be performed by a physician or under direct physician supervision. Your state's scope-of-practice rules decide what you may apply.

How much does it cost to carry a professional peel line?

Most brands do not publish professional pricing. VI Peel lists a $2,500 minimum opening order as of October 2026. Ask every company for the opening order, reorder minimum, training cost and per-treatment cost together.

Which professional peel brand is best?

There is no single best brand. The right line depends on who in your practice will perform peels, whether you have physician oversight, the concerns your patients ask about, and the training and account terms you can accept. Compare at least three brands in writing.

Want your company considered?

We review this list quarterly. Companies that sell professional chemical peels to licensed practices can send their website and what they offer practices to info@prospyrmed.com. Inclusion is editorial and not paid.

Editorial scope

This list is based on each company's public website, checked October 2026 with AI-assisted research. Companies did not review this article before publication. It is not medical advice, a treatment protocol, a comparison of product safety or results, or a substitute for each product's labeling, training and your state's scope-of-practice rules. Read our methodology or report a correction.