The Academy · Step 2 · Advanced
Level 4 chemical peels masterclass.
One intensive day on Jessner, TCA and salicylic peels for acne, pigmentation and texture, with the consultation judgement that keeps them safe. Taught on real clients, eight students at most.
Fig. 1 — The masterclass afternoon: a medium-depth peel on a real model.
Date
9 Nov 2026
Class size
Eight students
Fee
£950
Deposit
£250
No. 01 · Is It for You
Is this course right for you?
Who it’s for
Therapists already doing superficial peels who want stronger results.
Foundation graduates ready for their next step.
Clinics adding a peel menu for acne and pigmentation.
Entry requirements
The LUMEN Foundation certificate, or a Level 3 or 4 skin qualification.
At least six months of treating clients with superficial peels.
Your own professional insurance.
Accreditation
CPD-accredited: 7 CPD hours, recorded on your certificate.
Certificate accepted by leading UK beauty insurers.
Protocols reviewed every year against current guidance.
No. 02 · The Syllabus
What you’ll learn, day by day.
Morning
9:30–12:30
Peel chemistry: pH, pKa and why strength is not the whole story.
Choosing and layering acids for acne, pigmentation and texture.
Priming skin and preparing darker skin types safely.
Afternoon
13:15–16:00
Modified Jessner, TCA and salicylic acid 30% protocols, demonstrated.
Supervised treatments on two real models.
Managing frosting, reactions and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Assessment
16:00–17:00
Practical assessment on your second model.
Building a peel course and pricing it.
Certification.
No. 03 · Practicalities
Everything, in writing.
Included
A full day of teaching, capped at eight students.
Two real models each, booked and consented by us.
Peel protocol manual and consent forms.
Lunch and refreshments.
Not included
Peel products for your own clinic.
Your professional insurance.
Travel and accommodation.
The details
Class size
Eight students, one trainer.
Models
Two per student, booked and consented by the academy.
Support after
Twelve months of message support and protocol updates.
Payment
£250 deposit, then pay in full or in three monthly instalments before the course.
No. 04 · In Their Words
In their own words.
“I had been doing the same mild peel for everyone. Now I build a plan for each skin, and my acne clients stay for the whole course.”
Jess T. · Level 4 chemical peels masterclass, 2025
“The afternoon on darker skin types was worth the fee on its own. I finally feel safe treating every client who walks in.”
Rachel A. · Level 4 chemical peels masterclass, 2026
No. 05 · The Small Print
The small print, plainly.
Your deposit is refundable up to 28 days before the course date.
After that, you can move to a later date once, free of charge.
Your certificate is issued once you complete the day and the practical assessment.
Your balance is due 14 days before the course.
Do I need the Foundation course first?
Not if you already hold a Level 3 or 4 skin qualification and treat with superficial peels. If you are unsure, book the free call.
Which peel brands do you use?
We train with BioRePeel, Mesoestetic and medical-grade Jessner and TCA, the range we use in clinic, and teach principles that work across brands. You are not tied to buying it.
Will I treat darker skin types?
Yes. Preparing and treating Fitzpatrick IV to VI safely is part of the day, and models are booked to reflect that.
Where is the course held?
At LUMEN, 14 Tariff Street, Manchester M1 2FF, a five-minute walk from Piccadilly.
Ready to start? Reserve your place.
Next dates: 9 November 2026 and 8 February 2027. A £250 deposit holds your place and comes off the fee.