Chemical Peels

All peel clients must sign a consent form, and allow for a thorough consultation before your first peel. A preparatory regimen is advised to get the best results. Clients will need to follow the post-care listed here and given at the spa. A series of three or six peels is recommended for best results with a 10% discount being offered when you pre-pay for three treatments.

• Wash your face with cool water. Warm or hot water might not feel as good as cool or cold water, which can help soothe post-peel sensations.
• Allergic reactions. A chemical peel patch test should be done prior to appointment in event that there is a reaction and that care will be necessary in that event.
• Moisturize and hydrate. Since peels may temporarily compromise your skin's protective barrier, it's important to reinforce barrier function with a medium-to-thick moisturizer. Also, drink more water to help avoid dehydration, which may make your skin feel tight.
• Acne and Breakouts. Acne condition may temporarily worsen after you receive a peel, however they will ultimately improve if you continue treatment.
• Hyperpigmentation. Chemical peeling can lighten hyperpigmented skin, though there is NO GUARANTEE that dark discoloration will be reduced or faded. You face may temporarily develop uneven color especially if you have uneven color before the peel.
• Apply sunscreen with SPF30 or higher. Your skin is more delicate after a peel, so avoid direct sun exposure, which can lead to even more visible signs of skin aging. If you must be exposed, wear a hat, stay in the shade, carry an umbrella, and use a Broad Spectrum physical sunscreen. Signs of hyperpigmentation can result if you fail to wear SPF.
• Avoid strenuous workouts, dry saunas and steam rooms. Increased blood circulation to the face can intensify warming, tingling, itching, redness or other uncomfortable side effects on freshly peeled skin. Do not perform such activities on the day of your peel or for 24 hours following.
• Don't over-exfoliate. Peels are maximum-strength exfoliants, so you don't need to use a separate exfoliant (like a scrub, brush or exfoliating cleanser) within 3-4 days of your peel.
• Over-exfoliating can lead to more redness or sensitivity, so wait until your Esthetician suggests exfoliating again.
• Products to avoid. Clients should not be using Accutane for the past 6 months before coming in for a peel. Retin-A or any form of Retinoic Acid should also be avoided 2 weeks prior to appointment