Preparation for a peel:

For best results and to reduce the risk of complications, it is recommended that you use Natology home care products for 10-14 days prior to treatment.
If you are lactating, pregnant, or may be pregnant, consult your physician before receiving any treatment.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
Avoid the use of retinoid products (eg. Retinol, Retin A, Tazorac) and high levels of AHA and BHA products for approximately 7 days prior to treatment. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing the use of any prescription medications.
Natology chemical peel treatments result in minimal to no downtime but create dramatic and visible results. Treatment may cause slight redness, tightness, peeling, flaking, or temporary dryness.

Post-Peel Care Instructions:

Due to the nature of these treatments, you should not necessarily expect to “peel.” However, you may have light to moderate flaking in a few localized areas for 3-7 days. You may also experience residual redness, which lasts in most patients from 1-12 hours.

It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment however, it can be applied if necessary.

In order to obtain maximal results and avoid complications, please follow the post-peel instructions listed below for approximately 5-7 days.

Avoid sun exposure and excessive heat
Only use Natology recommended skin care products for 5 to 7 days post treatment
Discontinue any products that irritate your skin and contact your skin care professional.
KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED. Hydration is key to proper healing.
DO NOT cleanse your skin the evening of your peel.
DO NOT pick or pull any flaky skin.
DO NOT tan or use tanning booths for at least 14 days post peel.
DO NOT have electrolysis, waxing, threading, or any other form of hair removal for 7 days post treatment.
DO NOT use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT use retinoic acid, AHA or BHA for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT have laser hair removal, photofacials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT apply ice or ice water on the treated area.
DO NOT use hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and/or excessively hot showers for 2 days post peel.
DO NOT go swimming for 2 days post peel.
DO NOT participate in aerobic exercise for 2 days post peel.