Chemical / Fruit Peels

Reactions from Chemical / Fruit Peel treatment can include redness to your skin and flushing, peeling, dryness, irritation, tightness, itching, tenderness, accentuated lines & wrinkles due to dryness, stinging and swelling.
Effects will usually resolve within hours and most people are able to return to their normal activities the same or next day. Some people may react differently and could experience these reactions for longer. However, these reactions are normally temporary and generally resolve within 3-7 days as the skin returns to normal. There is a small risk of side effects causing the skin to turn very red, blister, swell, peel and later scab and crust. In severe cases infection and ulceration may result, although this is not expected to occur due to the sterility of the procedure and the minimally invasive nature of the peel. There is a very small risk that hyperpigmentation of the skin can occur after the procedure, although this is not normally expected due to the superficial type of peel used.

After-care advice for Chemical / Fruit Peels

Your skin could peel or flake but please avoid touching, picking, pulling, or scratching at any loose skin as this may compromise results.

Your skin can be cleansed with a gentle cleanser with warm water, but the use of soap should be avoided until the skin normalises. Do not scrub. Pat dry only.

Please avoid the use of benzoyl peroxide or glycolic acid facial skin products during the healing process.

Please avoid facial products containing fragrance for 5-7 days after treatment as these may irritate the skin.

Please avoid the use of exfoliants, further peeling agents, retinoids, retinols and vitamin A products for 5-7 days after treatment.

Please avoid saunas, sunbed, steam baths and hot showers for 24 hours.
Please avoid high impact aerobic exercise or vigorous physical activity for 24 hours after treatment.
Please avoid intensive sun exposure, tanning booths or extreme weather conditions for 2 weeks.
Apply daily a sunscreen protection with a minimum of 30 SPF for at least 2 weeks after treatment.
Please avoid electrolysis, depilatory creams, waxing and laser hair removal for a minimum of 7 days after treatment.
Please avoid strong chlorinated water (swimming, hot-tubs or cleaning) for approximately 14 days.
Applying an intensive skin moisturiser is advised for at least a week as skin may feel drier or tighter after treatment.
Mineral make-up can be applied once skin has settled.
Any adverse reactions should be reported back to us immediately