What should you know about exuviance chemical peel?

A clinician cleans the skin and applies an exfoliating solution for a planned contact time before removing or neutralising it according to the product instructions. Exuviance formulations may use ingredients such as glycolic acid, and the strength and application plan should match your concerns and skin reactivity. Peels may be considered for acne, comedonal acne, keratosis pilaris, uneven pigmentation, sun spots, or sun-damaged skin, but active irritation and some pigment conditions need careful assessment.

Tell the clinician about retinoids, exfoliants, recent waxing, cold sores, active rashes, pigment changes, and any tendency to heal with dark marks. Follow the advised pause for irritating products. After treatment, use a gentle cleanser, moisturiser, and diligent sun protection; do not pick peeling skin or add extra exfoliation. Read more about Glycolic Acid, Melasma, and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.

Contact the treating clinic for intense or worsening pain, marked swelling, blistering, weeping, spreading redness, or a reaction that seems stronger than expected. Seek urgent care for facial swelling with breathing difficulty or widespread blistering. New or worsening dark or light patches also merit review, especially if they continue after the skin has healed.

Which formulation and contact time suit my skin? What should I pause before treatment? Is this appropriate for my acne, pigmentation, or sensitivity? What peeling and redness should I expect, and when should I call the clinic?