SkinCeuticals Peel Care Guide

Before and after treatment tips for optimal results.

Before Your Peel, One Week Out

To prepare your skin and ensure the best, most even results:

• Discontinue retinol, Retin-A, tretinoin, adapalene, or exfoliating acids (AHAs/BHAs)
• Avoid waxing, laser hair removal, or aggressive scrubs in the treatment area
• Pause benzoyl peroxide or acne spot treatments
• Limit sun exposure and tanning beds

Continue gentle SkinCeuticals products to support barrier health:

• Gentle Cleanser or Simply Clean
• Hydrating B5 Gel
• Phyto Corrective Gel
• Cell Cycle Catalyst (recommended as a pre-treat to help prime the skin and enhance results)

Day of Your Peel

• Arrive with clean skin, no makeup, lotion, or sunscreen
• Men should shave at least 24 hours prior, not the same day
• Inform your provider if you have cold sores, open lesions, or recent cosmetic procedures

After Your Peel, First 48 Hours

Your skin will go through a renewal phase. Proper care will protect your investment and maximize results.

• Do not pick, peel, or scrub the skin
• Avoid heat, sweating, exercise, and hot showers
• Cleanse gently with Gentle Cleanser or Soothing Foaming Cleanser

Hydrate and calm with Phyto Corrective Gel (to soothe and reduce redness) and Hydrating B5 Gel (to replenish moisture). Moisturize with Advanced RGN-6 or Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 for barrier repair and comfort. Protect with Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50, reapply every 2 hours if exposed to sun.

Days 3–7

• Mild flaking or peeling is normal (especially with the SkinCeuticals TCA Peel)
• Continue using gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF daily
• Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, or scrubs until skin is fully healed
• Limit sun exposure and avoid tanning, saunas, or hot yoga

After 7 Days

• Resume your antioxidant serum (e.g., C E Ferulic or Phloretin CF)
• Slowly reintroduce retinol, starting around days 7–10 post-peel
• Maintain daily SPF to preserve your peel results and prevent pigment changes

Recommended Post-Peel Essentials

• Gentle or Soothing Foaming Cleanser
• Phyto Corrective Gel
• Hydrating B5 Gel
• Advanced RGN-6 or Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
• Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

Important Notes

Mild redness, dryness, and light flaking are expected. Contact your provider if you notice significant swelling, blistering, or discomfort. For deeper TCA peels, follow any additional instructions from your provider.