Facials & Chemical Peels Before & After Care Guide

Before Your Facial or Peel

1 Week Prior

• Avoid tanning beds, self-tanner, and prolonged sun exposure.
• Discontinue retinoids, glycolic/salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and other exfoliants.
• Pause waxing, threading, or depilatory creams.
• Inform your provider of recent treatments, medications, or active breakouts.
• If prone to cold sores, ask about antiviral prophylaxis before medium or deep peels.

Day of Treatment

• Arrive with clean skin (no makeup, sunscreen, or heavy skincare).
• Men should shave at least 24 hours before.

Aftercare: Facials

First 24 Hours

• Skin may look refreshed, slightly flushed, or glowing.
• Avoid makeup until the next day if possible.
• No hot yoga, saunas, or heavy sweating until the next day.

First 2–3 Days

• Use only gentle cleansers and moisturizers.
• Apply mineral sunscreen daily (Belle’s preferred: Alastin SilkSHIELD® SPF 30).
• Avoid exfoliants and actives until cleared by your provider.

Results

• Facials provide instant hydration and glow, improving over several days.
• Regular treatments enhance skin health and long-term radiance.

Aftercare: Light & Medium Peels

Immediately After

• Mild redness, tightness, or warmth is common.
• Skin may feel ‘windburned.’
• Only use the post-procedure kit provided (gentle cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen).

Days 2–5

• Peeling, flaking, or dryness begins.
• Do not pick, peel, or pull at flaking skin.
• Continue hydration with Epionce Renewal Calming Cream or recommended moisturizer.

Days 5–10

• Peeling resolves; brighter, smoother skin revealed.
• Continue mineral sunscreen daily.
• Avoid waxing, exfoliation, or retinoids until healed.

Aftercare: Deep Chemical Peels

Immediately After

• Redness, swelling, and sensitivity are expected.
• Skin may feel tight, hot, or very dry.
• Begin using Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar to support healing and recovery.

First 7–10 Days

• Peeling and shedding will be significant.
• Avoid makeup until cleared by your provider.
• No hot showers, saunas, or strenuous exercise for 72 hours.
• Apply Alastin Nectar and mineral sunscreen daily.

2–4 Weeks Post-Treatment

• Redness may persist but gradually fades.
• Do not resume retinoids, glycolics, or peels until cleared.
• Continue hydration and barrier repair creams (Epionce Renewal Calming Cream may be layered with Nectar).

Healing Timeline

• Facials: Glow immediately, mild redness resolves same day.
• Light Peels: Flaking begins Day 2–3, resolves Day 5–7.
• Medium Peels: Peeling may last 7–10 days, results by 2 weeks.
• Deep Peels: Peeling/redness 10–14+ days, full healing in several weeks.

Sample Kits Provided

• Facials & Light/Medium Peels: Sample kit with Epionce Renewal Calming Cream + mineral sunscreen.
• Deep Peels: Sample kit includes Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar + mineral sunscreen.
• Full-size products available in-clinic or online.

Belle Jeunesse Contact

Call 949-545-8367 with any concerns, or book your next facial or peel online.