Before, During & After Your Peel

The following information will help you achieve optimum results with your peel.
For more pre-peel guidelines, go here.

• Avoid any procedures or harsh treatments two weeks prior to and after the peel such as waxing, electrolysis, IPL’s, etc.

• If you’ve received a laser treatment, wait 4-6 weeks after the laser treatment before scheduling this peel.

Contraindications:
• Allergy due to Salicylic Acid  (ASPRIN) or Lactic Acid (MILK)
• Pregnant or nursing
• Have used Accutane in the last 3 months
• Active Herpes sore 

Prior to Superficial Peel:
• Four days prior to your peel, discontinue all products that have the potential to exfoliate and irritate the skin*
• Limit your skin care routine to a simple moisturizer and sun block with SPF 30 or higher. Avoid the following products and ingredients before the peel:

  o Alpha Hydroxy
  o Benzo Peroxide, including Pro Active™
  o Any type of acne blemishes stick.
  o All acne products that contain Salicylic Acid, and vitamin A related products: Retin A™,Tretinoin, Retinol, Tazarac™, Avage™

Immediately after Peel:
For more post-peel guidelines, go here.
• The skin may have a yellow tinge, or appear red and itchy, depending on strength/type.
• If you have to you can cover the tint with make up, ideally you would leave it untouched.
• Do not wash the skin.

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