Pre Chemical Peel Instructions
● Avoid using any alpha hydroxy acid products (such as glycolic or lactic acid) or salicylic acid products for 72 hours before your peel
● If you use Accutane, discontinue for a year prior to the chemical peel
● Stop one week prior to treatment all retinol, tretinoin cream (Retin-A), waxing, electrolysis, masks, scrubs or exfoliants, tweezing, injections, microdermabrasion, the use of loofah or any products that may be drying or irritating
● Do not shave face the day of the peel
● If you have open lesions, active cold sores, facial dermatitis or facial irruption you are not a good candidate for the peel till after it has completely healed.
● If you are prone to cold sores it is recommended to pretreat with prophylactic and continue treatment. Please consult with your doctor prior to treatment.
