Chemical Peels

Due to the nature of these treatment, you should not necessarily expect to “peel”. However, you may have light to moderate flaking in a few localized areas for 3 to 7 days. You may also experience residual redness, which lasts in most patients from 1 to 12 hours. It is recommended that you do not apply make up the day of the treatment. It is Ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight. However, make up can be applied, if necessary. Tonight your skin will feel tight and “pulled”. Although you may or may not actually “peel”, it is likely that you will experience a light “exfoliation”. It may take 2 or more treatments to target deeper layers of skin to loosen and “peel”.

If you are Fitzpatrick skin types 1-3, you can enjoy all of our skin peels. Fitzpatrick skin types 4-6 can also benefit from all of our peels but need a specific 4-week prep for the Glow Peel.

For Fitzpatrick types 6 or darker (and those new to our BHA or AHA peels), a pre-treatment regimen is required 4 weeks before the Glow Peel. This includes using the Intellibright Complex (morning and night) and applying daily sunscreen for at least 2 weeks prior to the treatment to prevent adverse reactions such as increased pigmentation, post-treatment swelling, and irritation.

It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment, as it’s ideal to allow your skin to stabilize and rest overnight. However, makeup can be applied if necessary, just be sure to use gentle, non-comedogenic products to support your skin’s recovery.

For optimal results and to minimize the risk of complications, it is recommended to use AlumierMD home care products for 10 to 14 days prior to your treatment. If you are lactating, pregnant, or may be pregnant, consult your physician before proceeding. Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 2 weeks before your treatment. Refrain from using retinoid products (e.g., retinol, Retin A, Tazorac) and high levels of AHA and BHA products for about 7 days prior. Consult your physician before temporarily stopping any prescription medications. Do not cleanse your skin on the evening of your peel. After the peel, avoid getting your skin wet, and immediately wipe off any water contact. Do not pick or pull at any flaking skin, and avoid tanning or tanning booths for at least 14 days. Refrain from electrolysis, waxing, threading, or any form of hair removal for 7 days post-treatment. Additionally, do not use facial scrubs or mechanical exfoliants, retinoic acid, AHA, or BHA for 14 days post-peel. Avoid laser hair removal, photo facials, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion for 14 days, and do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area. Steer clear of hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and excessively hot showers for 2 days, and avoid swimming and aerobic exercise for 2 days post-peel.

It's recommended to wait 2 to 4 weeks after a skin peel before getting micro-needling, and 4 to 6 weeks after micro-needling before having a skin peel. This ensures your skin has enough time to heal and reduces the risk of irritation. Individual recovery times may vary, so consult with your skincare professional for personalized advice.