It’s best to avoid makeup for 24 to 48 hours where possible, and to go gently with it while your skin is peeling.

We recommend a course of 3 peels, spaced 4 weeks apart. We’ll recommend the right plan for your skin at your consultation, and often start clients on a lighter peel first.

It isn’t suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or on broken, irritated, sunburnt or actively breaking-out skin. Please tell us about cold sores, skin conditions, medication or recent treatments (including retinoids, laser or IPL). You’ll also need to stop retinols, acids and exfoliating for 1 to 2 weeks beforehand, and we’ll make sure it’s right for you before we start.

Keep your skin hydrated and let it peel naturally, with no picking or pulling. Avoid the sun completely for 2 weeks and wear SPF 50 every day. No exfoliating for 10 days, no sauna, steam room or hot yoga for 7 to 10 days, no laser or heat-based treatments for 10 to 14 days, and no strenuous exercise for 48 to 72 hours.

It’s not a peel for active breakouts, as it needs calm skin. It can help with the marks and uneven texture acne leaves behind once skin has settled. For active, congested skin, our Crystal Peel is usually a better fit, and we’ll guide you at your consultation.

You’ll start to see brighter, fresher skin once the peeling finishes, usually after 4 to 5 days. Results keep improving over the following weeks and build further over a course.