(Your peel type will determine how intense peeling is – little to no visible peeling can still mean the peel is working.)

Immediately – 24 hours:

Do

• Use only what your provider recommends – usually:
• Gentle cleanser
• Soothing/hydrating serum or cream
• Bland, hydrating moisturizer
• SPF 30+ (if daytime)
• Keep the skin cool and calm.

Avoid

• Washing with hot water.
• Sweating heavily (gym, hot yoga, saunas, hot tubs).
• Makeup, if you can. If you must, keep it light and clean.

24–72 hours:

• Expect your skin to feel tight, dry, or a bit sensitive.
• If flaking/peeling starts:
• Let it peel naturally – NO picking, peeling, or scratching.
• You can trim lifting edges gently with clean scissors if needed, but don’t pull.
• Continue a simple routine
• Gentle cleanser
• Hydrating serum
• Rich but non-irritating moisturizer
• SPF daily

Avoid

• Retinol/retinoids
• AHAs/BHAs (glycolic, lactic, salicylic, etc.)
• Vitamin C if it stings
• Scrubs, cleansing brushes, dermaplaning
• Hair removal on the area.

3–7 days (or until fully healed):

• Continue protecting your skin from sun exposure.
• Once there is no more visible peeling and your skin feels calm, you can gradually reintroduce actives (one at a time, every few days).