Chemical Peel Care

Proper care beforehand is an integral part of your procedure; it will allow for the best possible results

DISCONTINUE the use of tanning beds at least 2 weeks prior to a chemical peel treatment. In fact, I advise that you stop using tanning beds altogether because they increase your risk of skin cancer and accelerate visible signs of aging
AVOID extensive sun exposure, especially 10 days prior to your scheduled chemical peel treatment
NO facial waxing for 7 days prior to your treatment
For those of you who are on an acne treatment regimen, you need to stop the use of Renova, Differin, Tazorac, Avage, EpiDuo or Ziana 5 days prior to your treatment
If you are using Retinol products, stop the use of Retin-A (retinol) product application 72 hours prior to a chemical peel. High percentage alpha hydroxy (AHA) and beta hydroxy (BHA) products should be stopped 5 days before a treatment
ALWAYS apply a broad spectrum sunscreen daily (at least SPF 40 or higher)
AVOID the gym 24 hours prior to a chemical peel
NO other professional skincare treatments for 14 days after a chemical peel
NO waxing 7 days prior and 4 weeks after the treatment

Avoid the following 48 hours after you have received your peel

Do NOT wash your face until the following morning
Do NOT apply makeup/foundation for 12-24 hours
Stay as cool as possible for 5 days post treatment. Overheating internally can cause hyperpigmentation
Do NOT direct a hair dryer onto the treated area for the first 5 day following the treatment
Do NOT put the treated area directly into a hot shower spray for 5 days post treatment
Do NOT use hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas for 5 days post treatment
Do NOT participate in activities that cause excessive perspiration for 5 days post treatment
Do NOT go swimming for 5 days post treatment
Do NOT apply ice or ice water to the treated area in the first 12-24 hours
Do NOT use any form of mechanical exfoliation for the first week following the treatment – Treat skin delicately and avoid any harsh products, rough towels or washcloths

What to expect

FOLLOWING YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL

Not everyone will experience peeling after a chemical peel treatment! This is important to highlight!! Not peeling after your chemical peel treatment does not mean that the peel was ineffective. It simply means that your skin type exfoliates on a microscopic level. However, if you do experiences peeling, do NOT pick, scratch or help remove any flaking or sloughing skin
Apply a gentle moisturizer often and always follow with an SPF 40+
Do NOT apply any alpha hydroxyl acids, beta hydroxyl acids, benzoyl peroxide, retinoids or other vitamin A compounds for 7 days or until skin has completely healed
NO laser treatments, waxing or microdermabrasion treatments for 4 weeks
ALWAYS wear SPF 40+ daily and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors

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