I just started doing 30% salicylic peels at home and the results are really incredible. My pores are smaller, my acne scars are almost gone, my under eye wrinkles are smoothing. I am experiencing only very mild inflammation and a little bit of flaking. But I don't want to overdo it. So I have a few questions: How often can I spot peel the acne scars? How often can I peel my whole face for uneven skin? How often can I peel under-eye wrinkles? Can I do it every day if I don't have any ill-effects?
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Peels can be tricky because everyone's skin responds differently. I always suggest that my patients have nothing planned for at least a good week. But this would also depend on multiple things. What level the peel is, how many they've had and what we're treating. Best from BostonKayla- LME
It is best to wait at least 2 days after having a salicylic acid peel to shave. If you have any areas that have scabbed over you want to continue to avoid those areas until they are completely healed.
It is very common for the area peeled to get darker before it lightens the area. Please avoid direct sun exposure and wear sunscreen to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. A good protocol is to pretreat the area with skin lighteners PRIOR to peeling to reduce PIH, but I would not call...
