Pre-and-Post Chemical Peel Instructions
Pre- Chemical Peel Instructions
- Avoid using any alpha hydroxy acid products (such as glycol or lactic acid) or salicylic acid products for 72 hours before your peel
- If you use Accutane, discontinue for a year prior to the chemical peel
- Avoid retinol, tretinoin cream (Retin-A), waxing, electrolysis, masks, scrubs or exfoliants, tweezing, injections, microdermabrasion, the use of loofah or any products that may be drying or irritating
- Do not shave face the day of the peel
- If you have open lesions, active cold sores, facial dermatitis or facial irruption you are not a good candidate for the peel till after it has completely healed
