Chemical Peel Aftercare: Your Complete Guide to Healing & Glowing Skin
A chemical peel doesn't end when you leave the studio chair — what you do in the days that follow plays a huge role in your results and how comfortable your skin feels while it heals. Here's a complete, practical aftercare guide from Your Sqin Beautique in Columbus, Ohio.
The First 24–48 Hours
use only the gentle cleanser recommended by your esthetician.
avoid touching, picking, or scratching treated skin.
keep skin hydrated to support the healing process.
let your skin breathe for at least the first day.
freshly treated skin is extra vulnerable right now.
Days 3–7: The Peeling Phase
Flaking and light peeling is a normal part of the process for many peels — it means the treatment is doing its job. Let it shed naturally instead of picking or exfoliating it off, and keep your skin well moisturized to minimize tightness or discomfort.
Sun Protection Is Non-Negotiable
Freshly peeled skin sunburns and pigments far more easily than usual. A broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, reapplied throughout the day, along with a hat or shade when possible, is essential for protecting your results and your skin.
What to Avoid for at Least a Week
Retinoids and exfoliating acids
Additional peels, microdermabrasion, or at-home devices
Waxing or threading the treated area
Saunas, hot yoga, or anything that causes excess sweating
Harsh, fragranced, or unfamiliar new products
When to Contact Your Esthetician
Mild redness, tightness, and flaking are expected. But if you notice anything that feels outside the norm — significant swelling, blistering, or discomfort that isn't improving — reach out to us directly rather than trying to troubleshoot it yourself. We'd rather hear from you early.
Long-Term Care Tips
Once your skin has fully healed, the best way to protect your investment is a consistent routine: daily SPF, a gentle and effective home-care regimen, and periodic in-studio treatments to maintain your results. We carry professional lines including PCA Skin, Skin Script, Circadia, and Face Reality in our shop to help you keep your results going between visits.
Explore our corrective treatments, shop professional skincare, or book your next treatment online with Your Sqin Beautique in Columbus, Ohio.
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