Peels

1. Wash skin with a gentle cleanser, but don’t exfoliate. Don’t continue if you have any acne, sunburn, cold sores or cuts
2. After skin is dry, do a quick test of the peel behind ear or under chin
3. Swipe the formula (using a brush if you have one) across your forehead and T-zone, then move out to cheeks and chin. Skip lips, neck, eye, nostril, and brow areas
4. Leave on for the recommended amount of time. You may feel a little tingling and that’s OK, but if you feel burning or your face starts looking inflamed, immediately skip to the next step
5. Apply the neutralizer to any surface where you had the peel
6. If directions recommend, rinse with warm water and blot dry with towels, leaving skin slightly damp. Otherwise wait for the neuralizer to completely absorb
7. Massage on a moisturizing formula that doesn’t contain anti-aging ingredients like retinols as they may irritate the skin
8. If you have any red areas, apply a dab of 1 percent hydrocortisone cream
9. Sleep with your head off the pillowcase. If you don’t think this is possible, wait at least an hour before you go to bed
10. Make sure to use a strong sunscreen, at least spf 30, and reapply often for the next few days
11. Skip facials and waxing for the next week

Also see: Microdermabrasion, Skin regimens, Body polish