Beauty Vault Podcast
VI Peel’s 20-Year Legacy | Marya Khalil-Otto on Acne, Melasma & Chemical Peels
Oct 12, 2026 · 53:46
VI Peel has been a staple in professional chemical peels for more than 20 years. We sit down with CEO Marya Khalil-Otto to talk about how VI Peel began, its different peel formulas, VI Derm skincare and the vision continuing to move the brand forward.
Marya also shares her work with Friendly House and the Brown Skin Agenda, an initiative helping professionals treat skin of color with greater knowledge and confidence.
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Guest: Marya Khalil-Otto | VI Peel @maryakhalil Hosted by Marie Matteucci | @mmmbeautysecrets
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction 01:25 The Origin Story of VI Peel 05:00 Developing the Peel Formula 09:00 The VI Peel Experience 10:37 Pain-Free vs Traditional Peels 12:42 What VI Peel Treats & Series 14:14 The Six VI Peel Formulas 17:49 For Practitioners: Protocol & Treatment 20:00 Pre & Post-Peel Care 23:36 Post-Peel Lifestyle 25:08 VI Derm Skincare Line 32:15 Innovation After Loss & New Products 35:00 The Power of Practitioner Feedback 39:34 Mental Health & Sobriety Journey 45:00 Giving Back: Friendly House & Brown Skin Agenda 49:50 New Practitioner Loyalty App 52:43 Wrap-Up & Closing
