PRE-TREATMENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Stop topical acne regimen such as Retin-A, Tretinoin, Adapalene, Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid 5 days prior to your peel.
- If you have been on Accutane within the past 6 months you should not have a peel.
POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Redness and sensitivity might be present (and last up to a few days).
- Do NOT wash your face.
- Treat skin gently by washing with a gentle cleanser, cool water, using hands only, pat dry
and immediately apply a gentle moisturizer. - No exercising or activities that cause excessive sweating.
- Avoid showers or wetting your face
- Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
- When exposed to sun, always use sunscreen SPF 30 or above.
- Do not apply anything except approved products to your skin.
- Peeling will begin 36-48 hours after peel (and last anywhere from 3-7 days).
- Peeling can be similar to that of a sunburn or light flaking.
- Do NOT pick or prematurely peel the skin.
- May use mineral makeup after 12 hours but it is not recommended while you are peeling.
- Repeat treatments in 4 weeks and for best results complete a series of 3 – 5 treatments.
