Skin Treatments
Light to Medical-Grade Chemical Peels
Please follow the personalised instructions from your practitioner, as they take priority over this general guidance.
View treatment details →Your skin has been carefully treated to improve texture, pigmentation, acne, fine lines, and overall skin health. Following these instructions will help ensure the best possible results and reduce the risk of complications.
BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT
For 5–7 days before your peel:
Avoid sun exposure and tanning.
Wear SPF 50 every day.
Stop using:
Retinol/Retinoids
Vitamin A creams
Exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA)
Scrubs
Benzoyl peroxide (unless advised)
Waxing or depilatory creams
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Inform your therapist if you:
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have active cold sores
Have an infection or rash
Have recently used isotretinoin (Roaccutane)
Have recently undergone laser treatment.
AFTER YOUR TREATMENT
FIRST 24 HOURS
Do:
Keep your skin clean.
Use only the products recommended by MC Aesthetics.
Apply sunscreen if going outdoors.
Avoid:
Makeup (unless advised otherwise)
Exercise
Swimming
Saunas
Steam rooms
Hot baths
Excessive sweating
Alcohol-based skincare
FOR 5–7 DAYS
Your skin may experience:
Mild redness
Tightness
Dryness
Flaking
Peeling
Slight sensitivity
This is completely normal.
DO NOT:
Pick peeling skin.
Scrub.
Use face brushes.
Wax.
Thread.
Use exfoliants.
SUN PROTECTION
This is the most important part of your aftercare.
SPF 50 every morning.
Reapply every 2 hours if outdoors.
Wear a hat when possible.
Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Failure to protect your skin can lead to pigmentation.
HOMECARE
Use only gentle, hydrating products.
Recommended routine:
Morning
Gentle Cleanser
Hydrating Serum
Moisturiser
SPF 50
Evening
Gentle Cleanser
Hydrating Serum
Moisturiser
Resume active ingredients only when advised by your therapist (usually after 5–7 days).
COOLPEEL AFTERCARE
CoolPeel treatments often result in:
Mild redness (1–3 days)
Dryness
Sandpaper texture
Mild flaking
Avoid for 3–5 days:
Retinol
Acids
Vitamin C (strong formulations)
Swimming
Saunas
Excessive heat
Use:
Gentle cleanser
Healing moisturiser
SPF 50
GLYCOLIC, LACTIC & MANDELIC PEELS
Expect:
Mild peeling
Temporary dryness
Brighter skin within a week
Avoid active ingredients for approximately one week.
SALICYLIC PEELS
Temporary breakouts may occur as congestion clears.
Avoid picking blemishes.
Continue only recommended homecare.
JESSNER & LIGHT TCA PEELS
You may experience:
Moderate peeling
Tightness
Temporary redness
Sheets of peeling skin
This typically occurs between Days 2–5.
Never pull peeling skin.
Allow skin to shed naturally.
CONTACT MC AESTHETICS IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE
Severe swelling
Blistering
Increasing pain
Yellow discharge
Fever
Severe rash
Signs of infection
RESULTS
A series of treatments often produces the best results.
Your therapist will recommend the ideal treatment schedule based on your skin concerns.
Healthy skin is a journey, not a once-off treatment.
MC Aesthetics
"Beautiful skin starts with healthy skin."
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