Did the ‘Perfect Peel’ on Friday. I’m on day 3 - everything is going well, started peeling. Using the ‘post Peel moisturiser’ that’s in the kit - sparingly - but it’s really stinging on the skin under the peeling. Tried a little of my normal moisturiser, but that really stung too. I’m only washing with water, and carefully patting dry. The skin doesn’t look red or inflamed, it just feels very sore/stinging with any moisturiser including the one in the kit. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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