Exercise After Obagi Blue Peel?

Thanks for your question. The Obagi Blue Peel is a medium depth peel that is fairly aggressive. I would recommend avoiding exercise  that would cause you to sweat for 72 hours and mild exercise until  you are finished peeling around day 7 or 8. Overheating and sweating can cause post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation that can take several months and other treatments to lighten. Always best to err on the side of caution. Take it easy and enjoy your results. Best wishes. 

Following a medium depth TCA peel, it is important that your body temperature remain normal. Heating as a result of increased activity, exposure to a hot environment etc, increases the risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is especially true for individuals with darker skin. I typically tell patients to wait until all of the signs of redness and inflammation have resolved. This typically occurs by 2-3 weeks.

Each individual is different, but Obagi peels may be superficial to medium depth peels. Depending on the actual depth of peel, healing may be anywhere to a couple days to a week or so. Regardless, I tell all patients who have a superfical peel to avoid anything that raises blood pressure or pulse for 1 week, and medium depth peels 2 weeks at minimum. This activity restriction includes aerobics, yoga, exercise, heavy lifting, and sex. Sweating and body heat from exercise may compromise your results, and may risk skin infection. Light walking may be started earlier, however.
Lastly, all resurfacing patients must follow the guidlines provided by their cosmetic specialists strictly. Speak with your specialists about any concerns you have.