1 Week Before:

    •    Discontinue retinoids, tretinoin, AHA/BHA products, benzoyl peroxide, and exfoliants.

    •    Avoid sun exposure and tanning (including tanning beds).

    •    Stop waxing or using depilatory creams on the area to be treated.

    •    Let us know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had cold sores — an antiviral may be recommended.

3 Days Before:

    •    Avoid facial treatments like lasers, microneedling, or intense exfoliation.

    •    Stay hydrated and keep your skin moisturized.

Day Of:

    •    Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin.

    •    Avoid shaving the treatment area the day of your peel.

    •    Wear comfortable clothes that won’t rub against the treated area (especially for neck/chest peels).

    •    Your provider will thoroughly cleanse your skin before applying the peel solution.

    •    You may feel mild tingling, warmth, or stinging, which typically lasts a few minutes.

    •    Your provider will go over post peel instructions once the peel has been applied.

Day 1–3:

    •    Skin may feel tight, dry, or appear slightly red or sensitive.

    •    Peeling or flaking may begin around Day 3 (varies by peel type).

Day 3–7:

    •    Do NOT pick, pull, or scrub flaking skin — let it shed naturally to avoid damage.

    •    Use only gentle cleanser, hydrating serums, and a soothing moisturizer.

    •    Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily, even if you’re indoors.

Avoid For 7–10 Days:

    •    Sun exposure, heat, sweat, and strenuous exercise.

    •    Makeup (until flaking subsides), exfoliating products, and active ingredients like retinol or acids.

Results:

    •    Skin will appear brighter, clearer, and smoother within 7–10 days, with ongoing improvement over time.

    •    For deeper skin concerns (like melasma or acne scarring), a series of 3–6 peels may be recommended.