Chemical Peel Aftercare

First 24 hours Post-Chemical Peel

• Avoid strenuous workouts, dry saunas, and steam rooms on the day of the peel or for 24 hours post-peel. Increased blood circulation can intensify uncomfortable side effects on freshly peeled skin. Skip such activities on the day you use a peel.
• Do not apply anything to face until the following evening.

First Week Post-Peel

• Moisturize. Peels can temporarily compromise your skin’s protective barrier. A medium-thick moisturizer will reinforce the barrier.
• Hydrate. Increasing your water intake will help avoid dehydration post-peel.
• Apply SPF 30 or higher. Reapply SPF throughout the day to maintain protection.
• Do NOT exfoliate. Peels are maximum strength exfoliants. Further exfoliation in the week following a peel can cause damage and sensitivity.
• Do NOT pick or peel skin – The dead skin will shed and peel when the layer of skin underneath is healed. Picking at the skin may expose skin that isn’t ready and cause further damage.
• Hats – As an added layer of precaution, it is recommended that you provide extra UV protection for your skin by wearing a hat when in the sun for the two weeks following a peel.

Post-Peel Skincare Routine

Morning

• Rinse with cool water.
• Apply Tyrosinase-inhibiting serum to prevent hyperpigmentation Bio Hydra C, Pro Lite, or Pro Brite.
• Apply Lira Solar Shield SPF of choice to prevent damage to the skin post-resurfacing.

Night

• Cleanse with a gentle cleanser and cool water.
• Apply Tyrosinase-inhibiting serum to prevent hyperpigmentation Bio Hydra C, Pro Lite, or Pro Brite.
• Apply Mystiq iLuminating Oil, Bio Lift Crème, or Bio Caviar