A treatment room at J'adoreMEDICAL PEELS
Grey, tired skin, roughness, visible pores and that feeling that your skin "isn't breathing" despite the creams — this is the most common reason clients ask about peels. The trouble is, not every skin type can tolerate strong acid peels.
Sensitive, vascular skin, or skin that's simply "never been peeled before", tends to react with stinging and redness. The pumpkin peel (Pumpkin) is an enzymatic peel — it exfoliates without acids. Instead of dissolving the skin, enzymes from pumpkin "digest" only dead epidermal cells, while peptides nourish the skin at the same time. That's its role: a gentle, therapeutic way to brighten skin and refine pores — including as a first peel for skin that's wary of acids. At J'adore Instytut, this treatment is performed by an experienced cosmetologist. Below you'll find everything worth knowing before your first visit.
series of 4–6 sessions every 1–2 weeks
How it works
The pumpkin peel is an enzymatic peel — and that word changes everything. Acid peels (mandelic, salicylic, ferulic) dissolve the bonds between cells using an acid at a specific pH. An enzymatic peel works differently: enzymes in pumpkin flesh "digest" only dead, keratinised epidermal cells, without disturbing the living skin beneath. It's more of a "clean-up" than forced exfoliation.
At J'adore, we work with the professional Dermomedica peptide pumpkin peel formula. Alongside pumpkin enzymes, it contains peptides that nourish your skin at the same time it's being cleansed. That's why the result isn't just smoothness — it's also radiance and refined-looking pores, without that tight, irritated feeling you get after a strong acid.
Ideal for
Women's needs vs men's needs
For women, this is most often a treatment "for glow and smoothness" — brightening grey skin, refining pores and preparing skin that doesn't tolerate stronger peels well. This is the classic pumpkin peel for women: gentle, well tolerated by sensitive and vascular skin, and a great first step or pre-event treatment.
The areas we support
Men's skin tends to be thicker and more often oily, with larger pores and sometimes scars or marks from acne built up over years. On top of that comes a lack of SPF habit and shaving irritation. This is the pumpkin peel for men: it unclogs pores and brightens grey-looking skin, and since it doesn't cause flaky peeling, it won't interfere with daily shaving or work.
The areas we support
Did you know: pumpkin in cosmetology isn't a marketing gimmick. Its flesh is naturally rich in enzymes and carotenoids — the same compounds that give skin a "healthy" tone — which is why pumpkin peels have long been a favourite for grey, tired skin, combining exfoliation with genuine nourishment.
Safety
A peel isn't "a drugstore product applied more heavily". A few things determine the result and its safety, and they're worth asking about at any salon:
The peel is chosen by an experienced cosmetologist after analysing your skin — its type, reactivity and phototype. An "off-the-shelf peel" with no skin assessment is asking for irritation or hyperpigmentation.
We use the original, professional Dermomedica formula, sourced legally. A cheap, non-genuine "pumpkin peel" from an unknown source means an unpredictable composition and result.
A good result is built by a series, not by one "strongest" treatment. If someone insists that stronger always means better, that's a warning sign.
Red flags — what to watch out for with peels ·
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Contraindications
The pumpkin peel is one of the gentlest treatments, but even so, there are situations where we simply postpone it until your skin is ready.
If cold sores recur regularly for you, be sure to mention this before the treatment. With medium-depth peels in such cases, it's worth discussing antiviral prophylaxis before the treatment — this is standard caution, not a cause for concern.
This isn't a complete list — we'll go through your medication, skin conditions and previous treatments individually at consultation. If there's any doubt, your cosmetologist may refer you to a doctor for consultation.
What to expect
The best news: this peel doesn't take you out of your daily life. Unlike strong retinol or TCA peels, the pumpkin peel usually doesn't cause flaky peeling. Skin after the treatment is smoother and brighter — that "fresh" effect is often visible right away.
I sometimes hear: "if it's this gentle, surely it won't do anything?" That's a myth. With enzymatic peels, the strength lies in repetition — skin used to regular, gentle exfoliation looks better than after one aggressive treatment that leaves you hiding from the world.
The result after a single session is mainly radiance and smoothness. Lasting improvement in skin tone, texture and pore appearance builds across a series — usually 4–6 sessions every 1–2 weeks, which your cosmetologist will tailor to your skin.
Portfolio
A record of the work in our salons — the place where we publish treatment frames and, after photo sessions, results.
A record of results — in preparation. We publish photographs of our clients only with their consent.
The peel and your lifestyle
After a peel, your skin is freshly "uncovered" and more sensitive to sun and irritation for a few days. Most questions are about exactly this: what happens after — sun, makeup, sauna, sport, home acids. There's one rule — for a few days, treat your skin gently and protect it strictly from UV.
This is the most important point with any peel. After the treatment, skin is prone to hyperpigmentation — daily SPF 50+ for at least a few weeks is essential. Without it, you risk the opposite effect: spots instead of glow.
Let your skin rest on treatment day. Light makeup usually works from the following day — we don't recommend heavy foundation straight after a peel.
High temperatures, chlorine and sweat irritate freshly exfoliated skin. Sauna, swimming pools and hot baths — best left for a few days.
Strong acids and retinol in your home routine overlap with the peel's action and can irritate your skin. Go back to them once your cosmetologist gives the green light.
Intense training and heavy sweating on treatment day can sting and irritate. You can safely return to full activity the very next day.
Peels are best done away from intense sun. If you have holidays or sunbed sessions coming up, plan your series so your skin isn't freshly treated when exposed to full sun.
Pumpkin (therapeutic)
Price list
Pumpkin peel — face
single session
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See also
MEDICAL PEELSMandelac — mandelic acidSee treatment: Mandelac — mandelic acid
MEDICAL PEELSC Peel — vitamin CSee treatment: C Peel — vitamin C
MEDICAL PEELSLactipeel — lactic acidSee treatment: Lactipeel — lactic acid
FACIAL COSMETOLOGYHydrating programmeSee treatment: Hydrating programme
FACIAL COSMETOLOGYHydrogen cleansing (H₂)See treatment: Hydrogen cleansing (H₂)
FACIAL COSMETOLOGYNeedle-free mesotherapySee treatment: Needle-free mesotherapyThe result lastsan immediate "fresh" effect, lasting improvement after a seriesJ’adore Instytut
The text above is for informational purposes and does not replace a consultation. The pumpkin peel (Pumpkin) is an enzymatic beauty treatment — a cosmetologist/specialist decides on the choice of peel, its strength, the number of sessions in a series, and contraindications during an individual consultation. Results vary by individual.
