In order to receive a chemical peel, the skin must be prepped and ready. Lack of preparation can lead to issues during and after the treatment, including healing time. It’s important to take the necessary steps in order to achieve the optimum results.
PRE-CARE
WAYS TO PREPARE SKIN FOR CHEMICAL PEELING:
- Visit your aesthetician a couple of times a month for more active treatments
- Use active home care products at least daily for a least a month before your peel
GlyMed's Four-Step System is a great guide to prepping your skin for treatment.
- Cleanse: Thoroughly cleanse your skin to wash away debris and slough off dead skin cells which will help prevent bacteria from building up
- Treat: Use serums and masques that will speed up your skin cycle
- Balance: Apply moisturizer to repair your skin barrier and maintain strong, healthy skin
- Protect: Apply SPF to prevent UV damage and protect skin daily
Home care products should contain ingredients like:
- Glycolic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Malic Acid
- Retinol
- Vitamin C
- Ceramides
- Peptides
- SPF
PRO-CARE
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN AFTER TREATMENT:
After receiving your chemical peel, you will need to care for your skin to ensure it heals correctly. Half of the results from the treatment depend on how well you take care of your skin at home afterward.
Make sure you have the proper products to care for, protect and heal your skin after the treatment. These will be different from your “active” home care.
Follow the GlyMed Four-Step System to cleanse, treat, balance and protect your skin as it heals.
Home care products should contain ingredients like:
- Ceramides
- Peptides
- Fatty Acids
- Lipids
- Semi-Occlusive
- Vitamin C
- Tyrosinase Inhibitors
- Hyaluronic Acid
STEPS TO REMEMBER AFTER ANY PEEL
- Avoid sun exposure
- Avoid exercise and sweating for 48 – 72 hours
- Avoid baths and try to prevent the shower from spraying directly onto the face
- Do not pick, rub or unnecessarily touch the face
- Minimize facial expression
HOW TO HEAL SKIN FASTER:
- Wear and reapply sunscreen every two hours
- Keep skin moisturized with lipids, fatty acids, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid
- Provide an occlusive barrier on top of your moisturizing layer at all times
- Apply gentle enzymes for three days post-peel until peeling has stopped to naturally exfoliate the skin