Strange presciption: Using Retinol on 5th day after my first treatment then chemical peel. Any suggestions?

Since you are already red this will gradually calm down. Aloe Vera gel can be helpful in allowing the skin to quiet down. For the redness green concealer wil tone down the redness until it gradually fades.

Many patients use Retinols or Retin-A before treating the skin with chemical peels.  This will prime the skin and make the peel more effective.  If you have questions about being too red or irritated I would return to your treating physician or consult a board certified dermatologist for examination.  Best, Dr. Green