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CHEMICAL PEEL CARE

CHEMICAL PEEL BEFORE CARE

ONE WEEK BEFORE CHEMICAL PEEL

1) Discontinue any topical prescriptions or products containing Retinol or Vitamin A.

2) Avoid waxing, electrolysis, depilatory creams, and laser hair removal on the areas to be treated with the peel. 

3) Avoid sun exposure (indoor and outdoor).

4) No botox or dermal fillers.

5) Do not have another treatment unless recommended on the areas to be treated with the peel.

ON THE DAY BEFORE CHEMICAL PEEL

1) Discontinue the use of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and benzoyl peroxide.

ON THE DAY OF YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL

1) Stop any exfoliating products that may be drying or irritating to the skin.

2) For men – do not shave on the day of your peel.

CHEMICAL PEEL AFTER CARE

IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL

After getting chemical peel do not use any skincare products that have not been approved by your licensed esthetician or physician. You may start your post treatment routine the next morning as recommended by your practitioner.

ROUTINE FOR DAYS 1 to 7 AFTER YOUR CHEMICAL PEEL

Morning routine 

1) Cleanse the treated area with a gentle facial cleanser, using warm water.

2) Apply a brightening serum all over the treated area to calm and lighten post treatment skin.

3) Protect skin moisturizer and SPF 50, reapply as needed.

Evening routine 

1) Cleanse your face with a gentle facial cleanser, using warm water.

2) Apply a rich moisturizer to the treated area.

It is essential to the health of your skin and the success of your peel that these guidelines be followed for the next 5-7 days

1) Do not do anything that will cause your body to become heated or to perspire. This may lead to inflammation and/or breakouts (Exercise, sauna, hot tubs, etc.) 

2) Always use warm water on the treated area and do not scrub. Avoid chlorine. 

3) You may or may not experience some visual flaking or shedding of the skin approximately 2-4 days post peel. The amount of visual flaking is not indicative of your end results. If heavier shedding is present, do not under any circumstances, pick or manually peel the skin. 

4) You must take precautions to avoid sun exposure in order to protect your skin as well as to get the full benefit of the peel. Peels increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Exposure to UV rays can cause hyper-pigmentation, freckling and sun damage. We recommend that you stay indoors as much as possible and use SPF 50 daily. 

5) We suggest if you choose to apply makeup after your peel you use makeup with SPF and, preferably, wait 72 hours after getting the chemical peel.

6) Do not use any glycolic, retinol, or Retinol-A for 5-7 days or until your skin is back to normal. You can resume your regular at home skincare regimen after the 5-7 days. This time may vary depending on the peel performed and each individual’s healing process. 

7) For men, do not shave for at least 48 hours after the peel.

TO AVOID INJURY TO THE SKIN, FOR THE 10 DAYS FOLLOWING THE PEEL, PLEASE DO NOT:

  • peel, pick, scrape or abrade the skin 
  • have an electrolysis or laser treatment 
  • use tanning beds or sunbathe 
  • perform certain hair services using chemicals 
  • facial wax, thread or use depilatory products 
  • receive aesthetic injections 
  • have another treatment until your esthetician advises you to do so 

Slight redness or swelling might occur immediately after the peel. This usually goes away within 24 hours. Some clients experience temporary skin discoloration. you may have an area of scabbing or crusting in cases of severe sensitivity, this is very rare. if it is bothersome you may apply Aquaphor to the affected area.  Call your esthetician immediately if any of these conditions do not resolve within 24 hours.

Please contact us at 604-338-9434 if you have any questions or concerns.