Skin Care

The Lightening Lift Peel is best for those wanting to improve dull skin, mild to moderate discoloration, sun spots or visible sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-breakout marks, uneven tone, and dry or dehydrated skin.

If you are unsure whether a medication, skincare product, health condition or recent treatment affects your eligibility, please contact the studio before your appointment. Do not discontinue a prescribed medication unless instructed to do so by the healthcare professional who prescribed it. 

Certain conditions, medications and recent treatments may prevent you from receiving this peel or require your appointment to be postponed including: 

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding 

• Current or recent isotretinoin use 

• Prescription retinoid use 

• Medications that increase photosensitivity 

• Active cold sores, infections or inflammatory skin conditions in the treatment area 

• Open wounds, excoriations, sunburn or a compromised skin barrier 

• Recent prolonged or excessive sun exposure 

• Recent waxing, laser treatments, microneedling, dermaplaning or other resurfacing treatments 

• Recent surgery or injectable treatments in the treatment area 

• History of abnormal scarring or delayed wound healing 

• Uncontrolled diabetes or other conditions that may interfere with healing 

• Known allergies or sensitivities to ingredients used in the treatment 

• Previous significant or adverse reactions to chemical peels 

• Current use of hydroquinone, strong exfoliating acids or prescription pigment-correcting products 

For at least one week before your peel, unless your esthetician has instructed you otherwise: 

• Discontinue retinol, retinoids and other potentially irritating or exfoliating skincare products. 

• Avoid waxing, electrolysis, dermaplaning and other facial treatments in the treatment area. 

• Avoid excessive or prolonged sun exposure and tanning. 

• Do not begin new exfoliating, corrective or highly active skincare products. 

• Keep your skin hydrated and use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily. 

Please arrive without a sunburn, active irritation, open skin or a compromised skin barrier. If your skin becomes irritated, sunburned or otherwise compromised before your appointment, please contact us. Your treatment may need to be rescheduled for your safety. 

During treatment, you may experience tingling, warmth, stinging or temporary sensitivity. The intensity varies from person to person. Your esthetician will monitor your skin throughout the treatment and may adjust the treatment based on your skin's response. 

Possibly. Visible peeling varies from person to person and is not required for the treatment to be effective. 

Following your peel, you may experience redness, tightness, dryness, sensitivity, mild swelling, flaking or visible peeling. Existing areas of pigmentation may temporarily appear darker before shedding or gradually improving. Temporary blemishes or breakouts may also occur. 

Flaking or peeling may begin a few days after treatment, with an expected recovery period of approximately 5 to 7 days. Individual responses can vary. 

Your skin will be more vulnerable while it recovers, so following your aftercare instructions is essential. 

• Use the post-treatment products provided or specifically approved by your esthetician. 

• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and excessive heat for at least 48 hours. 

• Minimize direct sun exposure. 

• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day and reapply as appropriate. Continued daily sunscreen use is especially important when treating pigmentation and helps protect your results. 

• Do not pick, peel, pull or manually exfoliate flaking skin. 

• Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, scrubs, benzoyl peroxide and other irritating active ingredients until your skin has fully recovered and you have been cleared to resume them. 

• Avoid waxing, exfoliation and additional facial treatments until the skin is completely healed. 

Some clients notice brighter, more refreshed-looking skin after one treatment.  

For best results, the Lightening Lift Peel is often performed as a series. A typical treatment plan may include approximately 3 treatments spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart, depending on your skin, goals and response to treatment. 

Your esthetician will recommend the treatment schedule that is most appropriate for your skin. 

We do not recommend scheduling your Lightening Lift Peel within 2+ weeks of a wedding, vacation, photoshoot or other important event. 

Because redness, dryness, flaking or visible peeling may occur for several days after treatment, allow adequate recovery time before an event. If this is your first professional peel or you are unsure how your skin will respond, giving yourself extra time is recommended. 

Additionally, sun exposure can increase sensitivity and the risk of unwanted pigmentation following a chemical peel, this treatment should not be scheduled around periods of significant sun exposure or tanning. If you have recently had substantial sun exposure or have an upcoming beach, pool or outdoor vacation, please contact the studio before booking so we can help determine appropriate timing.