NeoStrata chemical peel: what to know

A NeoStrata chemical peel is a professional exfoliating treatment whose strength and ingredients should be matched to your skin and goals. Formulas may use acids such as glycolic acid to loosen connections between surface cells. The treatment can cause temporary warmth, tingling, redness, dryness, or peeling, and the result depends on the formula, application, and your skin’s response.

A peel may be discussed for uneven texture, dull surface skin, some acne-related congestion, sun spots, or uneven pigmentation. It is not suitable for every rash or active skin problem. Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can sometimes darken after irritation, particularly when the skin is not protected from sunlight. A consultation should cover your history, current products, recent procedures, and tendency to mark.

Tell the practitioner about retinoids, exfoliants, active eczema, cold sores, recent tanning, and medicines that affect skin healing. Follow the prescribed preparation rather than adding extra acids. Afterward, cleanse gently, moisturise as advised, avoid picking peeling skin, and use broad-spectrum sun protection. Do not schedule another resurfacing treatment until the skin has recovered. Read more about [Glycolic Acid](/materials/glycolic-acid/).

Contact the treating clinic if pain is increasing, blisters develop, swelling is marked, redness spreads, or the treated skin develops oozing or crusting. Urgent help is needed for facial swelling with breathing difficulty or widespread blistering. New or changing pigmented lesions should be examined rather than treated cosmetically.

Ask: Which acid and strength are planned? What should I stop before treatment? How will you reduce the chance of pigment changes? When can I resume active skincare, shaving, exercise, or sun exposure?