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You should be able to wash your face the same day you have a glycolic acid peel. Use a gentle cleanser such as Cerave, Cetaphil and avoid scrubs and washes that contain glycolic or salicylic acid. Moisturuze at least twice daily for a week. Use sunscreen and stay out of the sun for a week.
Hi,thank you for the question.You can wash your face with water immediately after the procedure as well.You can use mild face wash like Cetaphil for 2-3 days after the procedure.Avoid excessive sunexposure immediately,sunscreen application is must post procedure. Avoid swimming and going to the beach for few days after the procedure.
I recommend using a gentle cleanser (ie. Cetaphil, EltaMD foaming cleanser) during the period when your skin is recovering from a chemical peel. Once the peeling, redness and sensitivity (if any) resolve, you can return to your normal skincare regimen. Its also a good idea to limit your sun exposure during this period as well.
Stinging shortly after a glycolic acid peel is applied is normal. It should go away after the peel is neutralized. If you had a mild burn, are not doing proper post peel care, or have an underlying skin condition such as eczema or seborrheic dermatitis, the symptoms might linger. Check with...
Yes, you are experiencing a burn from the chemical peel. The problem with many chemical peels is that they go too deep, too fast, and cannot be controlled. For people with sensitive skin (which you have clearly!), only chemical peels that have a time delay to them should be used. This prohibits...
I'm sorry you had this experience, but a 70% glycolic is way too strong for your skin, no matter how long you leave it on. To treat the burn and avoid any permanent problems: 1. Wash gently with your hands (do not exfoliate, scrub, use a sponge or loofah, etc.) with a mild soap like Dove...
