Prepare for a Chemical Peel

2+ weeks before your peel

• If you’ve had laser hair removal, you’ll need to wait a minimum of 4 weeks before having a peel.

• Avoid waxing / hair removal (including waxing, threading, or depilatory creams.) and bleaching on the area being treated.

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning (including tanning beds). Keep SPF consistent and don’t arrive sunburnt.

• No self-tan on the area being treated (and avoid coming in with any residue).

• Avoid injectables in the treatment area (aim for at least 2 weeks between injectable treatments and your peel).

• Avoid other intensive treatments in the area (e.g. other chemical peels or IPL) for at least 2 weeks.

3-5 days before

• Stop exfoliating products/treatments (scrubs, exfoliating toners, at-home devices).

• Stop use of any active skincare products, such as retinol, vitamin A, Tretinoin, or exfoliants

Prescription skincare

• If you’re using prescription skincare or medication, tell us in advance so we can plan safely. Please don’t stop prescribed medication without medical advice.

Cold sores

• If you have an active cold sore, we may need to postpone.

Important: tell us if any of the below apply

• You’ve used hydroquinone in the last 6 months (please flag this before booking).

• You’ve taken oral isotretinoin (e.g. Roaccutane) in the last 6 months we may need to delay treatment.

• You’re pregnant/breastfeeding, have a history of keloid scarring, or have active eczema/dermatitis, infection, or broken skin in the area.

• If you’ve previously had cancer, we’ll need confirmation that you’ve been in remission for at least 6 months, along with a note from your doctor before we can proceed.

On the day

• Arrive with minimal makeup if possible.

• Avoid shaving the area on the day (if relevant), to keep skin calmer.

If you’re unsure whether something “counts”, contact us before your appointment. We’d always rather adjust timing than push skin when it’s not the right moment.