Jan Marini SkinSolutions® Chemical Peels

Chemical Peel Pre-Care Instructions

 

Preparing your skin properly can help reduce unnecessary irritation and support a safer treatment experience.

Before your appointment:

• Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure. Protect your skin from direct sunlight and arrive without a sunburn or freshly tanned skin.

• Discuss active skincare ingredients. Your provider may instruct you to pause retinol, tretinoin, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs, or other potentially irritating products before treatment. Follow your individualized timeline.

• Avoid additional exfoliation. Do not use facial scrubs, at-home peels, waxing, or other irritating treatments on the treatment area before your appointment unless specifically approved by your provider.

• Keep your skin comfortable. Use gentle cleansing and moisturizing products and avoid introducing new active ingredients.

• Share relevant medical information. Inform your provider about recent procedures, cold sore history, allergies, medications, skin conditions, and any history of unusual scarring or pigment changes.

• Discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding. Let your provider know if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding so the appropriateness of treatment and products can be assessed.

• Arrive with healthy skin. Contact the practice before your appointment if you have an active infection, cold sore, open wound, significant irritation, or sunburn.

Do not discontinue prescribed medications without guidance from your prescribing clinician. Your provider will give you specific instructions based on the peel selected.

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Chemical Peel Post-Care Instructions

Your skin may be more sensitive following a chemical peel. Proper aftercare helps protect the skin barrier and minimize the risk of irritation, infection, and unwanted pigmentation.

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Immediately After Treatment

• Follow the exact instructions provided by your practitioner regarding when to wash your face and remove any remaining peel product.

• Use only the skincare products approved for your recovery period.

• Avoid unnecessary touching, rubbing, or picking at the skin.

• Apply a gentle moisturizer or recommended recovery product as directed.

• Avoid direct sun exposure and protect treated skin with an appropriate broad-spectrum sunscreen when advised.

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During the Following Days

Keep your routine simple.

• Cleanse gently: Use a mild cleanser and lukewarm water when your provider says cleansing may resume. Pat dry instead of rubbing.

• Hydrate and moisturize: Use the recommended moisturizer or post-procedure recovery product to support skin comfort.

• Wear sunscreen: Use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, preferably SPF 50 when recommended, and reapply at least every two hours outdoors and after swimming or sweating. Use shade and protective clothing as well.

• Avoid heat and excessive sweating: Follow your provider’s instructions regarding strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and other sources of heat.

• Pause irritating ingredients: Do not restart retinoids, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs, or other active products until your provider confirms your skin is ready.

• Let peeling happen naturally: Never pull, scrub, or peel away loose skin. Allow it to shed on its own.

• Avoid additional skin treatments: Wait for clearance before scheduling facials, waxing, microneedling, laser treatments, or other exfoliating procedures.

Recovery time varies by peel type and individual skin response. More intensive peels may require a longer recovery period and additional restrictions.

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When to Contact Our Practice

Mild, temporary redness, tightness, dryness, and peeling may occur. Contact our practice promptly if you experience increasing or severe pain, worsening redness, significant swelling, blistering, drainage, or other unexpected symptoms. Seek urgent medical attention for severe symptoms or signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Why At-Home Skincare Matters

Your treatment is only one part of your skin journey.

Professional chemical peels can help improve visible skin concerns, but maintaining a consistent at-home skincare routine is an important part of supporting your results.

A customized skincare regimen can help:

• Maintain hydration and support the skin barrier.

• Improve the appearance of uneven tone and texture over time.

• Protect against ongoing UV-related skin damage.

• Support the skin between professional treatments.

• Complement your long-term aesthetic treatment plan.

Our team can recommend a personalized routine using Jan Marini SkinSolutions products and other appropriate skincare options based on your skin type and goals. Active products should be introduced or resumed only when appropriate for your recovery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Will I peel after a chemical peel?

Not necessarily. Some peels produce minimal visible peeling, while others may cause noticeable flaking or shedding. The amount of peeling does not reliably indicate how effective a treatment has been.

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How many treatments will I need?

This depends on your skin concerns, the peel selected, and your response to treatment. Some clients benefit from a series of treatments, while others may have a different schedule based on their goals and provider recommendations.

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Is there downtime?

Downtime varies by peel. You may experience redness, dryness, sensitivity, or peeling for a period after treatment. More intensive treatments can require more recovery time. Discuss your schedule and upcoming events with your provider before booking.

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Is a chemical peel right for my skin?

A consultation is the best way to determine whether a peel is appropriate. Your provider will consider your skin type, pigmentation concerns, medical history, medications, current skincare routine, and tolerance for downtime.

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Can I wear makeup after my peel?

This depends on the peel and your skin’s recovery. Wait until your provider confirms it is safe to apply makeup, especially if the skin is irritated, peeling, or not fully healed.

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Can I combine a chemical peel with other treatments?

Some treatments can be combined as part of a comprehensive skin plan, but timing matters. Your provider will determine the appropriate sequence and recovery intervals to avoid excessive irritation.

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Ready to Refresh Your Skin?

Discover what a personalized Jan Marini SkinSolutions chemical peel may do for your complexion. Whether your goal is a brighter glow, smoother texture, or improvement in the appearance of discoloration, we will help you choose a treatment plan tailored to your skin.

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Book your chemical peel consultation today and take the next step toward healthier-looking, more radiant skin.

Individual results vary. Chemical peels are not appropriate for everyone and may cause temporary or, in some cases, prolonged irritation, pigment changes, infection, or scarring. Treatment selection, contraindications, and aftercare should be reviewed with a qualified provider. This information is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice.