You've heard of tox. You've heard of chemical peels. You may have even heard both in the same sentence, whispered conspiratorially by someone who had suspiciously great skin.

Well. Allow me to introduce you to GlowTox™— our signature combination treatment that pairs Jeuveau™ with a VI Peel™. Two powerful, well-established treatments. One appointment. One you.

First, Let's Talk About What You're Actually Getting

Jeuveau (affectionately called "Newtox" in the industry) is a modern neurotoxin — same mechanism as the OGs, but formulated specifically for aesthetic use. It relaxes targeted facial muscles to soften dynamic wrinkles: the forehead lines, the elevens between your brows, the crow's feet that dance every time you squint at a menu in a dim restaurant.

It's precise. It's predictable. And in the right hands, it looks like nothing happened — except that you look inexplicably rested.

VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that works at the surface level and below it. It's a blended formula containing trichloroacetic acid, phenol, retinoic acid, salicylic acid, and vitamin C — which sounds aggressive but is genuinely one of the more comfortable peels available. It addresses:

Skin texture and tone
Fine lines and surface wrinkles
Hyperpigmentation and sun damage
Acne and acne scarring
Dullness (the kind that no amount of highlighter fixes)

Together, they attack the problem from two completely different angles: muscle movement and skin quality. That's GlowTox.

Why Combine Them?

Because wrinkles have two parents, and we're addressing both.

Dynamic wrinkles come from repeated muscle movement — squinting, frowning, raising your brows every time someone says something unhinged. Tox handles those.

Static wrinkles and texture issues come from sun damage, aging, collagen loss, and time doing what time does. The VI Peel handles those.

If you only treat one, you're leaving results on the table. GlowTox is the both/and.

What to Expect (Honestly)

Here's the real talk:

Day of: We do the Jeuveau first, then apply the VI Peel. You'll leave with the peel on and follow specific aftercare instructions for removal. The peel solution stays on your skin for a few hours before you wash it off at home.

Days 2–3: You'll start to see the skin tighten and darken slightly. This is the peel doing its job. This is not the time to schedule a lunch date.

Days 4–7: Peeling. Sometimes dramatic peeling. Do not pick. I cannot stress this enough. Do. Not. Pick.

Week 2 and beyond: You emerge. Smoother, brighter, more even. The Jeuveau is also settling in — full results typically show at 10–14 days.

The vibe: Like your skin just had a very productive week while you were busy not touching your face.

Is GlowTox for You?

It's a great option if:

You're bothered by both wrinkles and skin texture, and you want to tackle them in one visit
You're preparing for an event (with enough lead time — plan for the peel week, not during it)
You've done tox before and want to add a skin quality component
You're new to both and want a comprehensive starting point

It's not the move if you have an event in the next 10 days, active skin infections, or certain sensitivities — which is exactly why we consult before we treat.

A Note on the "Combo" Trend

Combination treatments are having a moment, and for good reason. But not every combo makes clinical sense. GlowTox isn't two random treatments thrown together because they both sound luxurious.

The logic is sound: neurotoxins and chemical peels work on completely different tissue layers and mechanisms, so there's no conflict — and the results are genuinely complementary. A relaxed muscle underneath renewed skin hits differently than either one alone.

This is what we mean when we say the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Ready to Glow?

GlowTox is available at Minerva Aesthetics, located at Serafina Spa in Moneta, Virginia. If you're not sure whether it's the right treatment for you, that's literally what consultations are for.

Book yours. We'll figure it out together. 💉✨

Exploring aesthetic work does not require urgency. Curiosity, clarity, and informed choice create better outcomes than pressure or comparison.

If you’re a skin nerd, you can read the clinical study for GlowTox booster here.

💫 GlowTox™… because why choose between smooth and glowing?