Stop Picking Your Skin: The first guideline of chemical peel healing is to let your skin peel. It may be tempting to rub or peel dry, dead skin to speed up the process, but it might damage the newly exposed skin.
Wait to Restart Skincare: Stay away from too many facial cosmetics. Although moisturizers and sunscreen are recommended, too much product can slow healing and irritate skin.
Face Wash with Cool Water: After a peel, wash your face with cool or warm water. Hot water can harm and irritate treated skin.
Avoid Heavy Workouts: For four days after your chemical peel, avoid heavy exercise. Heavy workouts might worsen post-peel symptoms by increasing facial blood flow.
Keep Skin Hydrated: Chemical peels weaken the skin's natural barrier. Apply a lightweight moisturizer to enhance your skin's barrier while it repairs.
Avoid Over-Exfoliation: Chemical peels exfoliate, so you won't need a separate exfoliant for the first week.
Wear sunscreen regularly: Chemical peels make skin more sensitive. SPF skincare should be part of your post-treatment aftercare.
Take Time for Yourself: Chemical peels help preserve healthy skin. While your skin recovers, practice self-care and don't stress about it for a few days.