🌟 Cosmeceutical Peel Pre-Treatment Guide

Prepare your skin for a safe, effective peel and long-lasting glow.

🔬 What to Know Before Your Pro-Age Cosmeceutical Peel

Cosmeceutical peels are professional-strength exfoliating treatments designed to improve texture, tone, pigmentation, congestion, and fine lines. They work by removing the outermost layers of the skin to stimulate regeneration and improve skin clarity. To ensure optimal results and minimise risks, please follow the steps below.

📅 7–10 Days Before Your Appointment

• Discontinue Active Skincare: Stop using retinol, AHAs/BHAs, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, or prescription creams on the treatment area.
• No Cosmetic Treatments: Avoid waxing, IPL, laser, dermaplaning, injectables, or microdermabrasion for at least 7–14 days.
• Avoid Tanning: Do not expose skin to direct sun, tanning beds, or fake tan in the week leading up to your appointment.
• Review Medications: Let us know if you are using any medication that may cause sensitivity, such as Roaccutane, antibiotics, or steroids.
• Avoid Hair Removal: Do not wax, pluck, or use depilatory creams on the area to be treated.

🧴 3–5 Days Before Treatment

• Hydrate & Strengthen: Apply a barrier-repairing moisturiser like Barrier+ or Harmony+, and drink plenty of water to help support healing.
• Keep Skin Calm: Avoid exfoliants or harsh products, and reduce exposure to heat, sun, or sweat-inducing workouts.

📍 On the Day of Your Peel

• Arrive with Clean Skin: No makeup, moisturiser, SPF, or other skincare products on the treatment area.
• No Caffeine or Alcohol: These may increase skin sensitivity and interfere with your body’s response.
• Inform Us of Any Changes: Please let us know about any new medications, skin changes, or health concerns prior to your session.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Medical Conditions: If you have a history of cold sores, autoimmune skin conditions, allergies, or are prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation, please inform us during your consultation.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Some peels are not recommended during this time. We’ll tailor your treatment if needed.
• Skin Type Considerations: Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI may require prep or patch testing to minimise pigment risk.

💬 Still have questions?

Book a consultation or contact us prior to your peel. We're here to guide you every step of the way.

🌿 Glow starts with good prep. Let’s treat your skin the Pro-Age way—safely, effectively, and with intention. 🌿

✨ Cosmeceutical Peel Aftercare Guide

Soothe, protect, and support your skin’s renewal with Pro-Age Skincare.

💫 What to Expect After Your Peel

Following your peel, your skin may feel warm, tight, or slightly sensitive. You may experience redness, mild flaking, or dryness over the next few days as the outer layers shed and fresh skin emerges. This is a normal part of the rejuvenation process.

Gentle aftercare ensures optimal healing and visible results.

🕊️ First 24–48 Hours: Calm & Restore

• Cleanse Gently: Use Calm+ Cleanser – a soothing, non-stripping formula to keep skin clean without disrupting healing.
• Hydrate with Calm+ Mist: Mist as needed to cool and hydrate the skin throughout the day.
• Rebuild with Recovery+ Serum: Apply morning and night to reduce inflammation, boost barrier repair, and support healthy regeneration.
• Moisturise for Comfort: Use Harmony+ Day Cream (AM) and Barrier+ Night Cream (PM) to lock in hydration and prevent dryness.

☀️ Sun Protection Is Essential

• Avoid direct sun exposure for 5–7 days.
• Apply Pro-Protect Mineral SPF daily (even indoors).
• Reapply every 2 hours if outside.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sun-safe clothing when possible.

❌ Avoid These for 3–5 Days

• Retinoids (e.g. Renewal+)
• Active exfoliants (Glow+, Tone+, Refine+)
• Brightening actives (Inhibit+, Correct+)
• Makeup for 24 hours (mineral only if needed)
• Hot showers, saunas, and strenuous exercise
• Picking, rubbing, or exfoliating peeling skin

🧖‍♀️ Optional Healing Boosters

Use 1–2 times during the first week post-peel:

• Relief+ Oatmeal Mask – calms redness and inflammation
• HydraFirm+ Sheet Mask – plumps and hydrates post-peel skin
• Collagen+ Dream Mask – deeply nourishes and supports skin recovery

📅 Your Next Appointment

Depending on your skin goals, a series of peels may be recommended. Rebook your next treatment in 2–4 weeks for continued results and skin refinement.

💛 Reveal Your Radiance, Safely

Cosmeceutical peels are a powerful way to resurface and renew your skin. By combining clinical care with supportive home rituals, you’ll experience smoother, brighter, more even skin—without compromising your barrier.

🌿 At Pro-Age, we don’t just peel back the layers — we rebuild with intention. 🌿

⚠️ Contraindications for Cosmeceutical Peels

Your skin’s safety always comes first. While Pro-Age cosmeceutical peels are formulated for high performance with minimal downtime, there are certain conditions and factors that may prevent safe treatment. Please review the list below before booking your peel.

You may NOT be suitable for a chemical peel if you:

• Have active cold sores, herpes simplex, or any skin infection in the treatment area
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (some peels may be contraindicated – please consult)
• Have eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, or dermatitis flare-ups in the treatment area
• Are currently using Roaccutane (isotretinoin) or have used it within the past 6–12 months
• Are taking medications that cause photosensitivity or interfere with wound healing (e.g. certain antibiotics, steroids, chemotherapy drugs)
• Have a history of keloid scarring or hypersensitive skin
• Have had recent waxing, laser, IPL, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, or cosmetic injectables within 7–14 days
• Have recent sunburn, active peeling, or tanned skin
• Have open wounds, inflamed acne, or broken skin
• Are allergic to any of the peel ingredients (e.g. salicylic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid)

Please inform us if you:

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  Are currently using prescription skincare, such as retinoids, steroids, or acne medication
• Have had cosmetic surgery in the past 6 months
• Are prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation or have darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) – a patch test and pre-treatment prep may be required
  

💬 Unsure if a peel is right for your skin?

Book a professional consultation. We’ll assess your skin’s condition and recommend the safest, most effective treatment for your goals.

🌿 At Pro-Age Studio, your glow should never come at the cost of your barrier. Let’s treat your skin with respect, results, and care. 🌿

The Lactic Acid Peel offers a gentle exfoliation, perfect for those with dry or sensitive skin. Derived from milk, lactic acid is a mild alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps remove dead skin cells while improving moisture retention and skin texture. This peel is ideal for addressing dull, uneven skin tone and enhancing overall skin hydration.

Treats:

• Dry, dehydrated skin
• Dull or lackluster complexion
• Uneven skin texture and tone

The Glycolic Acid Peel, one of the most effective AHAs, offers a more intense exfoliation, targeting signs of aging, sun damage, and uneven skin texture. This peel promotes collagen production, improves skin elasticity, and brightens the complexion, revealing smoother, youthful-looking skin. Perfect for those dealing with fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation issues.

Treats:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damage and hyperpigmentation
• Uneven skin tone and texture

The Salicylic Acid Peel is a powerful beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that penetrates deep into the pores, making it especially effective for treating acne, blackheads, and oily skin. This peel helps to exfoliate dead skin cells, reduce inflammation, and control oil production, offering a solution for clearer, smoother skin with fewer breakouts and less congestion.

Treats:

• Acne and breakouts
• Clogged pores and blackheads
• Oily, acne-prone skin

The Jessner Peel is a stronger, combination peel that blends lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol to deliver powerful results for more advanced skin issues. It is highly effective in treating deep wrinkles, severe hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and sun damage. This deep exfoliation stimulates collagen production and promotes overall skin rejuvenation, leaving your skin smoother, firmer, and more even-toned.

Treats:

• Deep wrinkles and fine lines
• Severe hyperpigmentation and sun damage
• Acne scars and advanced signs of aging

Facials focus on deep cleansing, hydration, and relaxation. Peels use active ingredients to gently exfoliate and resurface the skin, targeting deeper concerns like pigmentation, acne, and ageing. Both are powerful tools in your skin journey and can be combined for enhanced results.

Yes—our Pro-Age peels are tailored to your skin type and concern. We use a personalised approach, with options like enzyme or lactic acid peels for sensitive skin, ensuring gentle but effective resurfacing.

Not always. Many Pro-Age peels are designed to be low- or no-downtime treatments. Some clients may experience mild dryness or flaking depending on the peel strength, but we’ll guide you on aftercare to support a smooth recovery.

We start with an in-depth skin consultation to assess your skin type, concerns, and goals. Based on this, we’ll recommend the best facial or peel—or a combination—that’s ideal for your skin at that moment.

Absolutely. Pro-Age peels work beautifully alongside treatments like LED therapy, skin needling, and IPL. These combinations are often included in our Skin Journeys for optimal results.

For best results, we recommend a peel every 2-4 weeks, depending on your skin’s needs and your treatment plan. Some corrective journeys may include peels more frequently in short bursts.

In some cases, we may recommend prepping your skin with Pro-Age homecare products to strengthen your barrier and maximise results. This will be discussed during your consultation.

It’s best to wait 24 hours after a peel or active facial to allow your skin to breathe and heal. We recommend mineral makeup if coverage is needed post-treatment.