Once you have undergone your chemical peel, expect to see some changes with your skin. This happens prior to getting your final results. There are instructions, you should follow before your chemical peel there are instructions for after for best possible results.

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• On post peel around day 3, you may experience mild to moderate shedding depending on the peel treatment. There can be dryness and tightness of the skin. Flaking and peeling 3 days post peel is not uncommon, unless you had a more superficial peel, superficial peels have little to no downtime, so you may not experience shedding.

• You may develop small whiteheads, but please note that this IS NOT A BREAKOUT.

• If you have a lighter skin complexion, you may notice mild redness after a chemical peel.

• Do not peel or pick at the peeling skin. You must allow the skin to flake off naturally. Picking at the peeling skin can cause hyperpigmentation.

• Do not apply ice or water to the areas that have been treated. Also, avoid applying makeup on the day of your treatment because the skin needs time to stabilize and rest.

• For the first 48 hours after your chemical peel, do not participate in activities that increase body heat and sweat, such as drinking alcohol, exercise/working out, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, hot shower spray, swimming or directing a hair dryer to the treatment area. Internal heating can cause hyperpigmentation.

• Golden Rule: Make sure that you are also avoiding direct sun exposure and excessive heat. Continue to use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher just as you were prior to your peel.

• Make sure to keep your skin well hydrated with a protective moisturiser. Apply it twice daily or more often if needed to reduce the appearance of flaking.

• For a week after your chemical peel, do not have electrolysis, facial waxing or use depilatories.

• Avoid using retinols and glycolic acids for 10 days post peel. 

• Do not use scrubs, loofahs, exfoliating sponges or other means of mechanical exfoliation on your face for 10 days.

• Do not go to a tanning bed for at least two weeks post procedure.

• If you are on an acne regimen, delay the use of tretinoin, Retin-A, Differin, Renova, Tazorac, Avage, EpiDuo, or Ziana 5 days post procedure. However, it is fine to resume using a vitamin C serum five days after your treatment.