Can you use glycolic peel when going in the sun?

Hello,Thank you for question. It is best to avoid peels while you are in the sun. The sun can cause a lot more damage to the fresh skin. Hope this helps, good luck!

I would avoid sun exposure for at least 2 weeks before and after a glycolic peel.  Always wear sunscreen of at least 30+ SPF.  The sun can cause more damage to your skin after a glycolic peel.  Your skin will be much more delicate and fresh after turning over the upper layers of dead, damaged skin and the sun exposure could cause pigmentation and/or blistering.

Hi Debi, Thank you for your question, Glycolic acid peels are a light, non-invasive treatment used to remove the upper layers of dead and damaged skin and encourages skin cell regeneration. Sun exposure is not recommended before or after treatment for at least 1-2 weeks. Your skin is very delicate after a peel; sun exposure can cause a burn, unwanted pigmentation and in some cases blistering. Please wear a hat when outdoors and always wear a sunscreen of SPF 30+; Elta MD is our favorite pure zinc oxide sunscreen.  Good Luck!