1. Be gentle with your
skin! Instead of using your usual washcloth for your face, try switching to
something more gentle, like a baby washcloth or facial sponges. Your skin will
be irritated, and the rough texture of your normal washcloth might be too much for
it.
2. Keep your outdoor
activities to a minimum during your recovery. As the top layer of skin flakes
and peels off, the new, vulnerable and immature cells below will become exposed
to dangerous UV rays. Limit their time in the sun as much as you can.
3. Make sure you wear
sunscreen with a high SPF daily. Your skin will be hypersensitive to UV
exposure because the tough, outer layer won’t be there to provide adequate
protection. A good sunscreen protects your new skin from damage as it heals,
regardless of the weather.
4. Depending on how
deep a peel you chose, your face may be a little red for a few days or weeks.
Try using soothing products that contain chamomile, azulene, or sea whip. These
ingredients can comfort the skin while reducing redness. If you’ve just had a
light peel, that redness will be so mild that you’ll look more like you’re
glowing, which is a good thing! In fact, some people love getting superficial
peels just for this reason.
5. Don't pick at
flaking skin. The entire point of a chemical peel is to effectively “burn” off
the dry and damaged surface layer of skin, revealing healthy, younger-looking
cells beneath. To do this, that outer layer has to be shed. This is the most
disliked part of the process, but it's best to be patient and allow it to happen
on its own. Picking off dry and flaky skin when it's not ready to be shed can
lead to scarring, unnecessary redness, and even hyper-pigmentation – a
darkening of the skin.
6. Be careful with
your moisturizer. It's tempting to over-moisturize in an effort to compensate
for post-peeling dryness. It's normal to want to apply a heavy moisturizer to
help, but too much can prevent the skin from peeling off. The whole point of a
chemical peel is to peel the skin, so let it do its thing. Over-moisturizing
can lead to poor results and a longer recovery period.
7. Don't exfoliate!
It's best to just allow your skin to shed naturally through the recovery
period. Using a facial scrub or acid will only irritate the new skin more, and
can even lead to scarring.
8. Use a gentle soap
or cleanser to wash your face with, twice daily. This helps reduce oils on the
skin, as well as removes bacteria and dead cells that build up over the course
of your normal day. Don’t rub your skin too much while you wash.
9. While your skin is
peeling try your best to minimize your facial expressions. Moving the muscles
in your face too much can cause the skin to crack before its ready, leading to
poor results. This isn't the time to see a comedy or visit your dentist!
10.
If problems arise, like an unexpected irritation or a possible
infection, call the office of your provider right away. You’ll want to resolve
any complications as soon as possible. Don’t wait until your next appointment.
This is especially important advice if you think you might be developing a cold
sore on your lip.
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