Chemical Peel Aftercare

Redness might be present (and last up to several hours) after the peel.

 

We recommend adding a hydro-jelly during your treatment to help soothe and calm the skin faster.

 

Use ONLY Tylenol as needed for any soreness. You may use a cool compress after 4 if there is excessive discomfort, burning, redness, or swelling.

 

Treat the skin gently by washing, no earlier than 8 hours after the peel, with a gentle cleanser and cool water, using only clean hands, and pat it dry. Apply moisturizer as directed by your esthetician.

 

Peeling will start 3-5 days after the treatment. KEEP Moisturized - DO NOT pick or scratch at the treated skin. (Eating fresh pineapple optimizes healing.)

 

Avoid applying makeup for 48-72 hours after treatment.

 

Avoid strenuous exercise or sweating for 48 hours.

 

Do not bleach, wax, tweeze, or use depilatory creams in the treatment area for 1 week after treatment.

 

Do not start using 10% or higher Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Glycolic Acids, exfoliating scrubs, and retinoid (Retin-A, tretinoin, Tazorac, Differin, Hydroquinone, etc.) products until one week after or until sensitivity has gone after your treatment.

 

Avoid sun exposure for one week post-peel and use a minimum of SPF 30 daily, reapplying every 2 hours if outdoors. A broad-spectrum sunscreen is recommended.

 

A post-treatment kit is mandatory following every peel treatment for the best healing results.

 

 

NOTE THAT EVERYONE'S SKIN IS DIFFERENT. RESULTS, AS WELL AS POST-TREATMENT RECOVERY PERIODS, WILL VARY.