THE COOL PEEL GUIDELINES
POSSIBLE SENSATIONS AND EFFECTS DURING AND POST TREATMENT:
1. You might experience a slight tingling sensation during the cool peel treatment.
2. Post peel treatment, the skin will become dry and possibly flake for up to 10 days.
3. The skin will be more sensitive to UV irradiation after a cool peel treatment and therefore requires sun protection. Please notify your skincare professional if you experience any discomfort during your treatment, including stinging and burning.
PRE-TREATMENT GUIDELINES Cool Peel
• A customized skin care program, including a vitamin A cream or serum, must be used for a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the peeling procedure. Additional products will be included based on your skincare concerns
• Stay out of the sun(artificial or environmental) for a minimum of 72 hours prior to your treatment. Peeling services will not be performed if any redness due to sun exposure is present
• Discontinue all use of prescription products including retinoids(such as Retin-A and others), topical acne products, hydroquinone, and chemical exfoliating agents such as AHA’s and BHA’s, or other medications for 7 days, or as recommended, after review, by your professional
• Avoid microdermabrasion, facial waxing, depilatories, electrolysis or other peeling products or services for at least a week prior to the procedure
• If you have Herpes Simplex Virus(cold sores), it is possible for a breakout to surface following treatment. Please mention this to your skin care professional and ask your doctor for an antiviral prescription
• Inform the professional if you are pregnant or lactating
• Advise your skin care professional if you had or are having any skin conditions, health issues, chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• Inform the professional if you have taken Accutane within the past 12 months
POST-TREATMENT GUIDELINES Cool Peel
• Wash skin twice a day with a gentle cleanser
• Daily use of a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is imperative. If you are outdoors for an extended time, reapply sunscreen every 90 minutes. NO HEAT, NO SUN
• Effects of peels range from barely noticeable to your skin becoming dryer, feel tighter, be flakey, feel itchy, appear slightly red or swollen for up to 2-10 days. Ask your skin care professional for the recommended Environ products that will help to avoid or assist with these effects
• Do not rub, pick or irritate the skin
• Avoid AHA’s and BHA’s or topical medications for 7-10 days (unless recommended by your skin care professional)
• Avoid exercise and/or swimming for up to 48 hours
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs or getting overheated for 7-10 days as it can cause hyperpigmentation
• Avoid all sun exposure for 7-10 days as skin will be photo-sensitive. Reapply sunscreen every 90 minutes and wear protective clothing
• Do not direct hairdryers to treatment areas
• Do not apply ice or cold packs to treated areas
• Avoid applying makeup to treated areas if possible for 24 hours; a mineral makeup could be used if necessary
• Do not use Tretinoin(Retin-A) or like prescription medications for 7 days
• Do not use laser, electrolysis, facial waxing, bleach, depilatories, mechanical brushes, or scrubs for a minimum of 2-3 weeks or as recommended by your skin care professional
• Recommendations for future peel treatments and resuming a daily Environ home care protocol will be provided by your skin care professional
• If at anytime you feel that you are experiencing an uncommon reaction and have questions or concerns, please call or email us right away