A treatment room at J'adoreMEDICAL PEELS
A facial contour that's "slipping", cheeks less taut than a decade ago, grey skin without radiance, and hyperpigmentation that becomes more pronounced with age — this isn't one problem, but several at once. PQ Age (PQ AGE Advanced, Toskani) is a peel that addresses them together: it combines exfoliating acids with a firming and biorevitalising complex (including phytoestrogens and DMAE), so it doesn't just refresh the surface — it works on skin firmness and density. That's why we call it a biorevitalising peel, not "just an acid for glow".
It also comes in a variant combined with microneedling (needling meso) — here the ingredients reach deeper, but the treatment breaks the skin barrier and follows a different recovery path. At J'adore Instytut it's performed by an experienced cosmetologist. Below you'll find everything worth knowing before your first visit: whether it works, whether it stings, how many days of flaking to expect, when results appear, how many sessions make up a series, and why "medical" in the name doesn't mean a doctor performs it.
a series of 4–6 sessions every 1–2 weeks (sometimes 2–3 "intensive" sessions for a specific concern)
How it works
PQ Age (PQ AGE Advanced by Toskani) is a biorevitalising and firming peel. The first layer of action is classic exfoliation: lactic acid (AHA — gentler than TCA, deeply hydrating, brightens hyperpigmentation and evens skin tone) supported by salicylic acid (BHA — clears pores, has anti-inflammatory properties). This is what gives you radiance and a smoother texture.
The second, more important layer is biorevitalisation and firming. The formula contains a phytoestrogen complex (including soy isoflavones and resveratrol), which mimic the action of oestrogens in the skin and stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen — and declining oestrogen levels are one of the main causes of loss of firmness in women over 40. There's also DMAE (a compound that produces a tightening effect — hence the quickly noticeable skin "tension"), melanin-blocking ingredients (which inhibit tyrosinase, brighten the skin and reduce the recurrence of hyperpigmentation), and peptides and antioxidants (including vitamin E and carnitine). One treatment therefore addresses several things at once: firmness, skin tone, radiance and skin quality.
There's also a variant combined with microneedling (needling meso): fine punctures create micro-channels through which active ingredients reach deeper, and the injury itself triggers additional collagen rebuilding. This breaks the skin barrier — it follows a different course, with a different recovery time and a stricter list of contraindications than the peel alone.
This is a beauty treatment — at J'adore it's performed by an experienced cosmetologist. The word "medical" applied to peels describes the class and strength of the product, not that a doctor performs it.
Ideal for
A fact worth knowing: "oestrogen" in a peel's description might sound like a hormone in a jar, but it isn't. Phytoestrogens (e.g. from soy) are plant compounds with a structure similar to oestrogens — they bind to the same receptors in the skin and gently "encourage" fibroblasts to make collagen, but they are not a hormonal drug and have no systemic effect. That's why PQ Age suits skin losing firmness alongside declining oestrogen so well.
The female zone and the male zone
PQ Age for women is most often the answer for skin over 40, perimenopausal and photoageing: loss of firmness, "greyness", hyperpigmentation (including melasma — often worsened after pregnancy or during hormone therapy). This is where the phytoestrogen complex works particularly hard, which is why the peel is often chosen as part of a rejuvenation programme — either on its own or paired with biostimulators.
The areas we support
PQ Age for men is most often chosen by men aged 40–55+ who notice sagging cheeks and loss of density but aren't ready for injections yet. Men's skin is thicker and oilier, more often marked by acne scars and shaving marks, and after years without an SPF habit — with pronounced photoageing and hyperpigmentation. DMAE gives a noticeable tightening effect without needles, and a series genuinely improves contour and texture.
The areas we support
From the cosmetologist's chair
Men, more often than women, come in "for a single session, just to see the effect". I explain the same thing every time: DMAE gives instant tightening, but denser, smoother skin is the work of a series. And one more thing — men routinely skip SPF. Without it the peel loses its purpose, since freshly exposed skin immediately picks up new hyperpigmentation.
Safety
With "medical" peels, results and safety depend on a few things worth asking about at any salon:
Your cosmetologist sets the strength, exposure time and variant (with or without needling) after taking your history — a peel performed "on the spot", without a skin assessment or sun exposure history, risks hyperpigmentation and irritation.
We use original PQ Age, stored according to requirements. A non-original or poorly stored product gives unpredictable results.
Lack of sun protection after a peel is the most common reason results don't last, or new hyperpigmentation appears.
A good salon sets out a plan and maintenance sessions with you, rather than selling a single treatment with a promise of instant transformation.
Red flags with a peel ·
Contraindications
Some contraindications are permanent, others temporary — in which case we simply postpone the treatment until the situation passes. We always go through the list individually at consultation.
From the cosmetologist's chair
The issue most often underestimated is cold sores. Clients think "I only have one on my lip, and the peel covers the whole face — that shouldn't matter." It does: the peel itself can wake it up, and with the needling variant even more so. Better to postpone by a few days than treat a spreading outbreak.
This isn't a complete list — we'll go through your medications, conditions, skin phototype and treatment history individually at consultation, and use that to choose the right strength and variant.
Does it hurt, does it sting
The most common question before a first peel is: "does it hurt?" PQ Age stings and warms during application — this is brief burning and warmth, normal and expected, fading soon after it's removed. It can feel more pronounced than with gentle mandelic peels, but it's well tolerated. With the microneedling variant, you'll also feel fine pricks — for that we more often use a topical anaesthetic.
Consultation and history
skin phototype, sun exposure history, medications, contraception/HRT; for a first session, a reaction test on a small area
Cleansing and degreasing
preparing the skin so the acid works evenly
Applying PQ Age
even application with a brush, controlled exposure time — this is when you'll feel the stinging
Neutralising / removal
stopping the acid's action according to protocol
Soothing mask + SPF
calming the skin, strengthening the barrier, and mandatory sun protection before you leave
The needling variant includes an extra microneedling step after application (or alternating with it) — this makes the treatment slightly longer, and the skin can be more visibly red afterwards.
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.
Will I flake, and for how many days
This question comes up with every peel, so let's be direct: yes, PQ Age can cause flaking, though it's usually mild rather than peeling "in sheets". The extent depends on the strength of the treatment, your skin, and whether the needling variant was chosen.
Flaking is a natural part of skin renewal, not a side effect or a "failed treatment". The worst thing you can do is speed it up with a mechanical scrub or pick it off with your nails — that's a sure way to cause irritation and hyperpigmentation. Let the skin shed at its own pace, keep it moisturised, and protect it with SPF.
From the cosmetologist's chair
Clients sometimes message us on day two saying "nothing's flaking, so it didn't work?" It's the opposite — with PQ Age, mild flaking, or none at all, is fine. Results are measured by the outcome after the series, not by how much skin sheds. The needling variant causes more redness, but that also fades within a few days.
PQ Age and your lifestyle
Most questions concern what comes after: sun, makeup, sauna, sport, home acids and holidays. With a peel there's one rule — for a few days your skin is renewing itself and is more sensitive, so we don't want to irritate it or expose it to the sun unprotected.
This is the single most important point with any peel. Freshly exposed skin picks up new hyperpigmentation easily. Apply SPF 50+ daily (even on cloudy days) for at least a few weeks after the series — without it, a peel for hyperpigmentation loses its purpose.
No sunbeds and no intensive tanning after the treatment. That's why it's best to plan a series for autumn or winter, rather than right before a holiday in full sun.
Let your skin rest on the day of the treatment. Makeup is usually fine from the following day, applied to lightly moisturised skin. With the needling variant, wait a little longer — we'll tell you how long.
High temperatures and chlorinated water irritate renewing skin. Sauna, hammam and swimming pool — only once flaking and redness have cleared.
Stop retinoids and strong acids in your home skincare during the series and for a few weeks afterwards — combining them causes irritation. Return to them after checking with us at consultation.
Heavy sweating soon after a peel stings and encourages irritation. Take it easy for a day or two, especially after the microneedling variant.
Want to look your best for a wedding or a photo shoot? Plan your series so the last session's flaking clears well before the date — ideally with several weeks to spare.
Why "medical" when a cosmetologist performs it
Two questions that come up most often. First: if it's a "medical peel", why doesn't a doctor perform it? Because "medical" describes the class and strength of the product, not the practitioner. PQ Age is a beauty treatment — at J'adore it's performed by an experienced cosmetologist, who assesses your skin, chooses the strength and is responsible for how it's carried out. It's a different treatment from aesthetic medicine involving a doctor's needle.
Second: why isn't a peel "associated with a professional setting" as cheap as a drugstore acid? Because you're not paying for the substance alone, but for the original product from a legal supply chain, the consultation, the choice of strength and a safe protocol — including running the series and overseeing your recovery. A suspiciously cheap "medical peel" is usually a warning sign: where does the product come from, how is it stored, and who is actually assessing your skin.
From the cosmetologist's chair
I'll say it plainly: a good peel is 20% product and 80% the judgement of the person choosing and running it. I see the best results not where a client bought the "strongest" treatment, but where she stuck to the series plan and — every day — applied SPF.
PQ Age
Price list
Face
40 min · PQ Age (TCA acid + coenzyme Q10)
Area, number of sessions and salon — we'll work out the price straight away.
Warsaw, Żelazna 59 · 399 zł
Prefer to call? Żelazna 573 569 431 · Mińska 732 228 806 · Karmelicka 732 228 846
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Buy a voucher for this treatment in the J'ADORE online boutique — an elegant gift, redeemable at the salon of your choice.
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See also
MEDICAL PEELSPRX-T33 (WiQo)See treatment: PRX-T33 (WiQo)
MEDICAL PEELSBioRePeel Cl3See treatment: BioRePeel Cl3
MEDICAL PEELSCosmelanSee treatment: Cosmelan
AESTHETIC MEDICINENeedle mesotherapySee treatment: Needle mesotherapy
FACIAL COSMETOLOGYAnti-ageing programmeSee treatment: Anti-ageing programme
AESTHETIC MEDICINEProfhiloSee treatment: ProfhiloThe result lastsinitial radiance appears quickly; firming and even skin tone build up over weeks and become established with a seriesJ’adore Instytut
Informational text. The description above is for information and education only — it does not replace a consultation or an individual skin assessment. PQ Age is a beauty treatment (the term "medical peel" refers to the class and strength of the product, not to it being performed by a doctor). The choice of peel, its strength, the number of sessions in a series and any contraindications are decided by a cosmetologist/specialist during an individual consultation.
