Published By: Sakshi Agrawal

Do's and don'ts post chemical peel treatment

Thinking for getting a chemical peel treatment? Keep these aftercare dos and don’ts in mind.

Chemical peels are known for their benefits of getting your skin into shape. It helps fix breakouts, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and a lot more skin problems. But to maximize the benefits of the treatment, it is important to take care of your face after it.

So, here are some dos and don’t of taking care of your skin after chemical peel treatment.

What to do after chemical peel treatment

  • Since your skin is sensitive after a chemical peel, you should stick to soap-free cleansers to avoid over stripping the skin of its natural oils.
  • Use cool water to wash your face to give a gentle and soothing treatment to your face, as opposed to hot water.
  • The chemical peel treatment strips the skin of its natural oils to an extent. Therefore, you need to moisturize to the maximum to keep it hydrated and restore some of the lost moisture.
  • After a chemical peel treatment, your skin is more prone to sun damage. Therefore, for the first two weeks stay out of the sun completely.
  • Remember to apply sunscreen on your face and neck to protect your skin from any sun damage. We recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen for maximum protection.
  • Give your skin some space post chemical peel treatment before rushing into another skincare treatment.
  • Your practitioner knows best so follow their aftercare guidelines very carefully.
  • Use light and healing products on your skin to keep it smooth and moist and also to reduce the pressure on your skin.
What to avoid doing after a chemical peel treatment
  • When your skin gets dry and flaky, you will be tempted to use an exfoliator. But do not touch it. You need to wait at least three days after a light treatment and weeks after a medium or deep chemical peel.
  • Do not pick or peel at any of the loose skin. But if you interfere with the natural shedding process of the skin, it can lead to bleeding and scarring, which is worse than short-term flaking.
  • While you need to keep your skin moisturized, do not overdo it and double your normal usage. Use everything in moderation.
Here we have given you everything you need to know about the aftercare of chemical peel treatments. Keep them in mind, and soon you will see the results of the treatment.