Peels aftercare
To support your recovery and help avoid any adverse reactions, it is important to follow your aftercare instructions carefully.
Following your treatment, the newly exposed skin cells are still fresh and your skin is vulnerable to developing irritation or infection. Therefore, careful precautions must be taken to prevent complications and to ensure the best results.
It is a risk with any chemical peel that the skin can become red, tight and may peel. Your Dermal Therapist will advise you on any potential downtime following your peel.
Immediately after some peels, your skin will likely have a red, tight, 'sunburned' appearance and may feel warm and tender for several hours. This is a normal skin response and should subside in the next 24 to 72 hours. You can apply a cool clean face cloth for comfort.
Redness will settle and is usually replaced by dry, tight skin. This will shed over the next 7 days. You must not pick, scratch or use any exfoliating products as this may damage the new skin and introduce bacteria, leading to skin infections, hyperpigmentation and scarring.
For the 24 hours following your peel:
Keep the area clean
Regularly apply a barrier cream as recommended by your clinician, as required
Avoid sun exposure and hot environments/steam
Avoid makeup
For the 3 days following your peel:
Avoid AHAs, BHAs, retinols, salicylic acid, and glycolic acid
Switch to a gentle cleanser that has been recommended by your clinician
Apply a hydrating moisturiser as part of your skincare routine or anytime your skin is feeling dry
Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen
Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools and spas, strenuous exercise, sweating, and saunas
If you require makeup, use a quality mineral makeup and remember to clean makeup brushes regularly
Apply a hydrating serum as recommended by your Dermal Therapist
For the 2 weeks following your peel:
After 5 days you may re-introduce your regular skincare regime
Avoid facials, peels, laser hair removal or waxing in the area
Avoid excessive sun exposure
Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen every day
Optional: Take a quality collagen supplement
Follow up
The Derm Haus Brisbane Team is always here if you have any questions or concerns about your skin treatment:
Email: hello@dermhaus.com.au
Call: (07) 3132 7999
