Treatment Instructions

Chemical Peel Pre & Post Care Instructions

Chemical peels create controlled exfoliation to support pigment correction, smoother texture, and cellular turnover. Your skin barrier should be calm before treatment and protected afterward.

Quick note

Peeling varies by peel type and skin condition. Stronger peels may begin peeling around day 2 or 3, while lighter peels may only create mild flaking.

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7 days before your peel

Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning products.
Pause retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliating products as directed.
Avoid waxing, threading, or aggressive treatments in the treatment area.
Keep your routine simple with gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and daily broad-spectrum SPF.

48 hours before treatment

Avoid heat, intense workouts, and anything that leaves your skin flushed or inflamed.
Do not introduce new skincare products.
Tell us if your skin is irritated, sunburned, actively breaking out, or unusually sensitive.

After your peel

Avoid heat, workouts, sweating, harsh cleansers, active ingredients, and makeup if possible for the first 24 hours.
Do not touch, scratch, rub, pull, or pick peeling skin.
Keep the skin moisturized and use sunscreen daily.
Avoid retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, scrubs, waxing, and other resurfacing treatments until cleared.

During peeling

Let peeling shed naturally. Pulling skin can increase the risk of pigmentation, scarring, and uneven healing.
More peeling does not always mean better results. Cellular turnover can still happen even with minimal visible flaking.
Contact us if you have severe burning, blistering, unusual swelling, or symptoms that feel outside the expected healing window.

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Need help with these instructions?

These instructions are a starting point. If your provider gave you different guidance, follow that plan. You can also review how Chemical Peels fits into the Corinne Aesthetics approach before your visit.

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