Peels & microneedling instructions

Chemical Peels & Microneedling

Discontinue the use of retinoids and other chemical exfoliants for at least 72 hours.
Sun exposure is forbidden in the 72 hours preceding your session. Protect the area to be treated with a high protection sunscreen.
You should have stopped using antibiotics two weeks before your session.
Avoid microdermabrasion, other chemical peeling services 2 weeks before your session
Avoid waxing until 72 hours before the session.
If you are taking acne medication, it should be stopped at least one week before the session (except antibiotics).
Avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks before the session and wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Moisturise from the inside (drink enough) and from the outside (apply a moisturiser) every day

Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, you may feel tingling, heat, itching, dryness, redness or tightness after a chemical peel or a microneedling session. These effects will disappear quickly, and in case of peeling the effects will disappear within a week.
Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
Wash your face with cold water gently with your hands only for 72 hours after the peel.
Moisturize! Since peels and microneedlings can temporarily compromise your skin’s protective barrier, it’s important to reinforce that barrier with a medium to thick moisturizer. Also, drink more water to avoid dehydration, which can make your skin tight.
Apply a sunscreen with SPF30 or higher every day.
Avoid intense workouts, dry saunas and steam rooms.
Do not over exfoliate. Manual exfoliation is not recommended for at least 3 weeks after the session.
Do not apply any acid or retinol-based products for at least 14 days after the peel or microneedling.
Don’t pick, pull on your skin as it starts to peel and avoid encouraging it to flake (peel off) before it is ready as it can cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.