NEW Suki Spa Renewal Bio-Resurfacing Facial Peel: Review

Say "chemical peel" and most women shrink back in horror, imaging the infamous Sex and the City episode when Samantha gets one and emerges with a repulsively crusty, beet-red face. However, there are many levels of peels (she probably had a phenol peel), and chances are you're applying a small amount of glycolic, lactic or salicylic acid to your face daily via your anti-aging or acne products.

The alpha hydroxy and/or beta hydroxy acids in peels boost cellular turnover, keep pores clean and promote new collagen production, benefiting just about every skin condition: acneic, sun-damaged, scarred, wrinkled. Suki Spa's Renewal Bio-Resurfacing Facial Peel—and enzyme, AHA and BHA peel—slams out of the ballpark the myth that natural isn't potent.

Pretty factor: This pharmaceutical-grade peel is akin to a light "lunchtime" freshening procedure one would get at a dermatologist's office. Pumpkin and apple enzymes plus cranberry glycolic acid deeply exfoliate and reduce pore size. Stabilized 5% vitamin C boosts collagen production, and an impressive 15% beta hydroxy acid content from white willow bark decongests pores and calms inflammation from blemishes. After just two month, used once/week, you should see a huge improvement in wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, skin tone, and light scarring.

And efficacy doesn't come with the price of smell. Steam-distilled, organic essential oils of chamomile, calendula and rose lend a scent of freshly plucked flowers.

Tip: Use only at night. Keep on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with cool water. Press a few drops of a pH-restoring essential oil serum into the skin. I love Juice Beauty's USDA Organic Facial Moisture Concentrate and Naturopathica's Geranium Regenerating Serum. Always use sunscreen or makeup with SPF during the day.

Eco factor: Suki products are made with organic, 100% natural ingredients. They're packaged in eco-friendly materials like recycled stock, vegetable ink and glass (never plastic). The company supports fair trade, organic and biodynamic processing and local suppliers. It's an active member of numerous organizations including the Organic Consumer's Association, Breast Cancer Action and the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics for Responsible Medicine. No animal testing.

To buy: $75 at sukipure.com and at select spas nationwide.

Wallet-Friendly alternative: Juice Beauty's Full Strength Green Apple Peel; $45 at Sephora and juicebeauty.com