Chemical Peel

Two Weeks Before Treatment 

• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and try to avoid excessive sun exposure.
• Do not undergo abrasive skin treatments, aesthetic fillers, injectables or laser treatments.

Two Days Before Treatment

• Avoid excessive alcohol or coffee consumption as this can dehydrate the skin.
• Avoid abrasive scrubs, exfoliants, facial masks, self-tanners, bleaching or skin-lightening agents. This includes prescription skincare products, such as adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, Retin-A or Tazorac. 
• Avoid any active skin care, such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, AHA’s and BHA.
• Avoid waxing, electrolysis or any depilatory hair removal products or methods.

On The Day 

• Drink lots of water as this will hydrate your skin. 
• Remove make-up prior to facial treatments if possible.
• Don’t apply creams or oils to your skin before the treatment.
• Avoid shaving 4 hours before treatment.

Washing the face – Allow up to 6 hours before washing with water in order to benefit most from the applied skincare products. Warm water may not feel as good as cool or cold water, which can help soothe the skin.

Moisturise and hydrate – As chemical peels temporarily compromise your skin’s outer layer, it’s important to reinforce your skin with a moisturiser. Also, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration which can make your skin feel excessively tight. This will also help speed up the elimination of toxins. 

Apply SPF50 sunscreen – Your skin will be more exposed and susceptible to UV damage immediately post treatment. Refrain from prolonged direct sun exposure for the following weeks after a treatment if you can. 

Avoid strenuous workouts, dry saunas & steam rooms – Increased blood circulation to the face can intensify warming, tingling, itching or redness immediately after treatment. Try to avoid these activities on the day of your peel.

Don’t over-exfoliate – Peels are high-strength exfoliants, so you should not use any exfoliants such as scrubs, brushes or exfoliating cleansers within 3 – 4 days of your peel. 

Avoid abrasive treatments – Avoid all abrasive treatments such as Microdermabrasion or HydraFacials for at least 2 weeks after your peel.

Avoid makeup – It’s best to let your skin breath after your treatment, so try to avoid makeup that covers the skin for 24 hours if possible. Mineral based makeups can be used if you wish to cover facial redness that may occur.

The following conditions must be disclosed prior to treatment.

• Any form of abrasive treatment, use of aesthetic fillers, injectables or laser treatments 2 weeks prior to treatment
• An active infection in the treatment area or skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema or rashes
• Wounded, sunburned or excessively sensitive skin
• Open lesions or active cold sores
• Severe rosacea or acne
• An autoimmune disease such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or scleroderma 
• Melanoma or lesions suspected of malignancy
• Women who are pregnant or actively breastfeeding
• Use of Accutane, Retin-A or other medications that exfoliate or thin the skin within 6 months
• Telangiectasia/erythema may be worsened or brought out by skin exfoliation
• Use of topical tretinoin or acne treatments such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid within 48 hours
• Medications, herbal preparations, vitamins or food supplements that may cause fragile or dry skin