This advanced Murad professional treatment is designed to smooth, clarify and refresh the skin with visible results from your first visit. The AHA Rapid Exfoliator 20% delivers powerful resurfacing with a refined, medispa touch, restoring softness, clarity and that signature Upper Skin glow.
When skin feels rough, congested or uneven, it is often due to a build up of dead skin cells on the surface. This can cause dullness, congestion and fine lines to appear more noticeable. The Murad AHA Rapid Exfoliator 20% supports concerns such as texture, congestion and uneven tone by lifting surface build up and revealing smoother, clearer skin underneath.
This treatment is ideal for those experiencing congestion, uneven texture, dullness or early signs of ageing. Suitable for most skin types with professional guidance.
The Murad AHA Rapid Exfoliator 20% combines professional strength glycolic and lactic acids to accelerate skin renewal while still maintaining hydration and comfort. It gently removes dull surface build up and supports cell turnover for a clearer, brighter and more youthful looking complexion.
At Upper Skin Clinic, our Dermal Clinicians and Registered Nurses assess your skin’s condition and sensitivity to personalise your peel intensity. Clinical add ons such as LED Light Therapy or calming masks can be included to enhance results, soothe the skin and support long term skin health goals.
• Gently improves overall skin texture for a smoother, more even finish.
• Helps brighten a dull or fatigued complexion for a fresh, radiant look
• Supports clearer skin by helping reduce congestion and the appearance of breakouts
• Softens the look of fine dehydration lines and uneven tone
• Encourages a more refined, polished surface with minimal downtime
• Enhances the absorption and performance of your home care products
• Delivers a noticeable glow that feels refreshed and revitalised
Suitable for most skin types, with your Dermal Clinician or Registered Nurse tailoring the strength to your skin needs
Supporting home care:
• Heartleaf Soothing Face Cleanser: Gently balances skin following exfoliation.
• Hydrating Toner: Replenishes moisture after resurfacing treatments.
• Cellular Hydration Repair Serum: Deep hydration and barrier support post peel.
• Retinol Youth Renewal Serum Advanced: Supports cell turnover between treatments for smooth, renewed skin.
• Intense Recovery Cream: Calms and strengthens the skin following treatment.
Tip: Post peel care must include hydration and daily SPF to protect newly revealed skin and maintain results.
Expect refined texture, clearer looking pores and a fresh, radiant glow. Your skin will appear instantly smoother and more even, with that post facial clarity achievable only through professional exfoliation.
Many clients notice smoother, brighter and more radiant skin after just one session. For deeper, more transformative results when addressing congestion, uneven texture or persistent dullness, a course of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 2 to 6 weeks apart is recommended. Your clinician will tailor each session to your skin’s needs to ensure consistent clarity and glow.
At Upper Skin Clinic, we go beyond standard facials. Our Registered Nurses and Dermal Clinicians combine clinical expertise with a whole skin, personalised approach to deliver real, lasting results in a warm and supportive environment. Every treatment is tailored to your skin, your concerns and your glow goals, because your skin deserves to both look and feel its very best.
To prepare for your treatment:
• Avoid Strong Sun Exposure or Sunburn (excessive use of sunbeds)
• Avoid Open wounds, skin infections, skin irritations
• Avoid Retin A*/Renovaor any topical prescribed retinoid within the last week – Please provide a Doctors release form if you would like to receive a facial with these contraindications
• Avoid Accutane*/Roaccutane/(Isotretinoin)within the last 6months – Please provide a Doctors release form if you would like to receive a facial with these contraindications
• Avoid Wrinkle Reduction and Dermal Enhancement Treatments within 2 weeks
• Avoid Facial waxing/threading within the last 24-48 hours
• Avoid Laser Hair Removal within 4 weeks
• Avoid Microdermabrasion treatment within the last 72hours
• Avoid any Medication for the skin within the last 4 weeks
• Avoid any chemical peels/IPL/photo facials within the last4 weeks
• Avoid Laser treatments/facial cosmetic surgery within the last 6 months – Please provide a Doctors release form if you would like to receive a facial with these contraindications
• Avoid Chemotherapy within the last 6 months – Please provide a Doctors release form if you would like to receive a facial with these contraindications
• Avoid Radiation treatment within the last 6 months – Please provide a Doctors release form if you would like to receive a facial with these contraindications
To optimise your recovery and results:
• Avoid Strong Sun Exposure, sun beds.
• An application of an SPF15/30 is usually applied after treatment.
• Avoid Retin A/Renovafor the next 7 days
• Avoid Facial waxing/threading for the next 48 hours
• Avoid any manual exfoliation, including microdermabrasion for the next 72 hours
• Avoid Wrinkle Reduction and Dermal Enhancement Treatments for the next 2 weeks
• Make Up application is best avoided immediately after a treatment
• Avoid Chlorine swimming baths, steam rooms and sauna are best avoided immediately after treatment
• Nourish your Skin with the appropriate treatments and homecare regimes
• Eat Your Water by eating water rich foods and a balanced healthy diet
• Be Kind to your Mind by ensuring you get sufficient sleep in order to manage stress effectively
• Awaken your body with activities that make you feel energised and alleviate stress
Minimal to none. Some mild redness or light flaking may occur depending on your skin type, usually settling within 24 to 48 hours.
You will see visible results immediately. Skin appears clearer, smoother and more radiant after one session, with cumulative improvements over time.
Every 2 weeks is recommended for optimal results and ongoing clarity, unless your personalised treatment plan with your clinician varies.
Yes. Your clinician will tailor the peel strength and recommend suitable add ons based on your goals and your skin’s condition on the day.
