Preparation

  • Avoid exfoliants such as retinol, microneedling, chemical or mechanical peeling for 2 weeks

  • No neuromodulators, thread lifting, or filler for 1 month prior to or post-treatment

  • If prone to herpes simplex, we advise a topical antiviral medication to be used for 1 week prior to treatment, if treating the face

  • Avoid active sun exposure for two weeks

  • If you have a sunburn at the time of treatment, we will be unable to treat you. Tanned skin is permitted, however, the treatment will cause fading of the tan

The 5-Day Peeling Process

There will be 5 days between the peeling procedure and the post-green peel treatment. During this period, you are not allowed to have any water on your skin for at least 2 days because it can hinder the absorption of the herbal microparticles.

It’s natural to experience a burning sensation on your skin after the green peel treatment. You may also experience itchiness on your skin. Since skin varies from person to person, you shouldn’t worry about these aftereffects since they are generally common. Others also report that their skin was slightly swollen and red after the peel. Your skin will significantly and visibly improve after the follow-up facial.

What Happens After Treatment?

After your green peel appointment, you’ll use green peel home-care products instead of your previous typical beauty routine products. If you get a Fresh Up or Energy peel, you won’t experience skin flaking. It’s another matter for Classic peel, which results in skin peeling within 2 or 3 days. Experts recommend sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher since your skin will be UV sensitive for 4 weeks after peeling.

How to Properly Care for Your Skin

Depending on your skin sensitivity, you will experience different side effects and sensations after having a green peel facial treatment. With proper post-peel skin care, you can minimize these aftereffects and easily incorporate this highly effective and popular facial treatment into your lifestyle.

For radiant results post-green peel, here are some expert tips on how you should take care of your skin:

  • Use cool water to wash your face to help soothe post-peel sensations.

  • Because peels may compromise your skin’s outer layer, you can reinforce that barrier with a medium-to-thick moisturizer.

  • Apply sunscreen.

  • Freshly peeled skin may experience extra burning, tingling, itching, redness, or other uncomfortable side effects if you engage in strenuous activities, saunas, or steam rooms.

  • Don’t use a separate exfoliant since over-exfoliating can lead to more redness or sensitivity.