- Use recommended skin care products.
- Chemical exfoliation treatments are not recommended while on certain types of prescription medicines such as Accutane. Topical treatments such as Differin, Retin A and Tazorac must be discontinued 5 days prior to the chemical peel.
- Discontinue use of hydroxy acids and retinols and immediatly following your treatment.
- Do not use harsh scrubs or abrasive loofahs following your treatment.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and wear a sunscreen daily.
- Avoid vigorous activity and hot heat as sweating can cause major irritation to the skin.
- Do not go swimming or put your face under water.
- Do not take long hot showers or put face under a hot stream of water.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
- Avoid surfaces that could irritate your skin ie: pillows, beards, collared shirts or turtlenecks.
- Do not pick or prematurely peel the skin as this will cause hyperpigmentation and/or surface scars.
- If you have any questions or issues following a peel, contact your esthetician immediatly.