I like to wait until the peeling from the chemical peel is complete before using another exfoliating agent on the skin. Chances are you would be fine to start the scrub at this time, but too much irritation of the skin can cause negative effects, including pigmentary problems. Frequent application... more
Exfoliation after a chemical peel?
I had a b-liftx chemical peel and today is the 6th day. My skin started to peel a little on the 4th day and it is around the sides of my nose and random areas on my cheeks and mouth area.
Would exfoliating my skin with a scrub help or worsen the condition? Also, when is a good time to follow up with an at-home peel? I was thinking of AVON's ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Retexturizing Peel. Thanks in advance.
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6 Jan 2009
Post care treatment of the skin should be addressed by your Skin Care Professional as well as product selections for you to use. After a professional, superficial chemical peel you should be using a gentle ph balanced cleanser....likewise with a moisturizer. Never pick or peel on flaking skin; doing so could create a wound and or hyperpigmentation. I recommend that my clients give the peel a chance to work ( about 4 weeks),before going to the next step, of course everyone is different as is the condition of the skin. If you choose to exfoliate the skin, use a product with very mild beads, nothing abrasive. My preference is PCA Skin Exfoliating Wash, it' safe to use post peel as well as incorporated into a weekly skin care regimine. Be patient, use the right products, apply sunscreen daily, and your skin will do its job!