A professional chemical peel uses carefully selected exfoliating acids o accelerate skin cell turnover and stimulate healthier skin regeneration. Unlike harsh over-the-counter exfoliants, chemical peels are customized to your skin type, concerns, and goals.

Chemical peels can help to improve:

• Sun damage

• Hyperpigmentation

• Melasma

• Acne

• Acne scars

• Fine lines

• Uneven skin tone

• Rough skin texture

• Dull skin

• Enlarged pores

• Overall skin brightness

At Spindrift Aesthetics, every peel is personalized based on your skin assessment and long-term restoration plan.

Chemical peels create a controlled injury wihin the outer layers of the skin, stimulating the body’s natural repair process. As damaged skin cells are shed, new healthier cells replace them, resulting in smoother texture, improved pigmentation, and healthier overall skin quality. Contrary to popular belief, visible peeling is not required for an effective treatment.

Our goal is healthier skin, not simply more peeling.

Immediately After Treatment

It is normal to experience:

• Mild redness

• Tightness

• Warmth

• Mild skin sensitivity

Days 2-4

Depending on the strength and depth of your peel, you may notice:

• Dryness

• Tightness

• Flaking

• Bronzing

• Mild peeling around the nose, mouth, or chin

Not every patient will visibly peel.

Days 4-7

Peeling generally begins to improve.

Skin tone becomes more even.

Texture appears smoother.

Continued improvement occurs with a series of treatments and appropriate skincare.

During the First 24-48 Hours:

Avoid:

• Heavy exercise

• Excessive sweating

• Hot tubs/saunas/steam rooms

• Direct sun exposure

Heat can increase inflammation, prolong redness and delay healing.

Do NOT Pick or Peel

Allow peeling skin to shed naturally.

Picking or prematurely removing the peeling skin may increase the risk of irritation, scarring, infection, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmenation.

Skin Care

Use only gentle products recommended by your provider.

Temporarily avoid:

• Retinoids/retinol/adapalene/tretinoin

• Glycolic acid

• Salicylic acid

• Benzoyl peroxide

• Vitamin C serums

• Physical exfoliators

• Scrubs

• Waxing

• Hair removal creams

Resume active skincare only when instructed by your provider.

Moisturize Frequently

your skin may feel dry or tight during the healing process. Use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer as recommended to support barrier recovery.

Sun Protection

Sun protection is one of THE MOST important parts of your recovery.

Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day.

Limit direct sun exposure, wear a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors, and avoid tanning during the healing process.

Freshly treated skin is more susceptible to UV damage and post-inflammatory pigmentation

My skin isn’t peeling. Did my peel even work?

Yes.

Not all professional chemical peels produce visible peeling.

Many corrective peels work at a microscopic level by accelerating skin renewal and improving skin function without significant visible exfoliation.

When can I wear makeup?

If your skin feels comfortable and there are no open areas, makeup can generally be applied the day after treatment or as directed by your provider.

Can I wash my face?

Yes. A gentle cleanser with lukewarm water and avoid agressive rubbing. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel.

Can I exercise?

Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive heat for 24-48 hours, or as instructed by your provider.

How many chemical peels will I need?

Many skin concerns didn’t appear overnight, nor can we correct them in one treatment. Many skin concerns respond well to a series of treatments. Your provider will develop a customized treatment plan based on your skin type, goals, and response to treatment.

Please contact Spindrift Aesthetics promptly if you experience:

• Severe pain

• Significant swelling

• Blistering

• Redness that is increasing after several days

• Fever

• Yellow drainage or signs of infection (white cloudy drainage, abnormal warmth or pain at the site)

• Severe rash

• Any symptoms for which you have concern

Although complications are rare, prompt communication allows us to provide appropriate guidance.

If it is after office hours, seek medical care at an emergency room or dial 9-1-1.

Chemical peels are one of the most effective treatments for improving skin tone, texture, and overall skin health.

At Spindrift Aesthetics, we use chemical peels as part of a comprehensive skin restoration strategy, not simply to create peeling, but to promote healthier skin function, improve pigment irregularities, decongest pores, promote overall skin quality, and support long-term skin rejuvenation.

Beautiful skin begins with healthy skin.