Post Chemical Peel Protocol

For 7-12 days after the peel, clean the skin with warm water using the mild liquid cleanser.
Use fingertips (not a washcloth) since the skin is very sensitive at this time.
Avoid the use of abrasive or exfoliating sponges.
After cleansing, pat dry with a paper towel, and then apply a moisturizer to keep the exfoliating skin soft and the new skin protected.
Keep it moist each day with a moisturizer.
Don’t peel, pick or scratch the exfoliating skin.
Advil, Nuprin or Ibuprofen 200 mg may be taken to refuse swelling and discomfort, if needed.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds. Sunlight on the skin after a peel can cause brown discoloration of the new skin.
A sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher should be applied every morning before going outdoors.
Daily sunscreen use should continue indefinitely to prevent new photo damage from occurring.
For a minimum of one month after the peel, don’t have hair removed by any technique. It can cause severe irritation of the skin.
Make-up application may be resumed one week after the peel, provided there is no crusting or tenderness.

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