After Care

VI Peel: Face & Neck

Consider taking an antihistamine the night of your peel to reduce the chance of itching.

  • Use only the kit of VI Post Procedure Products for the next 7 days. After 7 days, introduce your regular products, but withhold all Retinoids and AHA’s for an additional 7 days.

  • Aquaphor can be used after the first 48 hours to soothe skin or hold down peeling skin.

  • Dark spots may temporarily darken as part of the peeling process.

  • Peeling can vary from flaking to heavy peeling. Your skin will peel as much as it needs to peel, and the active ingredients will create a beneficial change in your skin.

  • Use all Post-Peel Towelettes within the first 48 hours spaced a minimum of 4 hours apart.

  • Use tepid water to cleanse your face.

  • Do not use a sauna, steam room, hot tub or go in a swimming pool 72-96 hours after your peel.

  • Refrain from any activity that could cause excessive sweating for 72-96. Sweating can cause water blisters which can result in post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

  • Avoid sunlight as much as possible during the peeling phase. Always use SPF; either the SPF 50 provided in your kit or Elta MD SPF and re-apply every 2 hours if outside.

  • Do not pick or pull at peeling skin, as this can cause permanent scarring. The skin will exfoliate when you wash gently with circular motions. Clean cuticle scissors can be used to cut hanging skin if needed.

  • Do not schedule a facial, waxing, microneedling, laser, or any other facial services for 3 weeks following your peel.

VI Peel provides a useful app that walks you through the post peel routine and has a great FAQ section. Download the VI App.

After Care

The level of peeling will vary from flaking to heavy peeling. Your skin will peel as much as it needs to. Your skin may experience slight irritation, itchiness, and inflammation. Dark spots may temporarily darken during the peeling process. Acne purging may be noticeable as impurities are brought closer to the surface of the skin.

  • Wear loose clothing to reduce irritation and friction on the peeled parts of the body.

  • Use a gentle, unscented cleanser on areas of the body where peel was applied.

  • Morning and evening, after cleansing, apply Retinoic Acid Serum (tretinoin .1%) in a thin layer on areas where peel was applied, and discontinue when visible exfoliation begins. Follow with Post Treatment Repair Cream to hydrate and calm.

  • Do not exfoliate or pick or pull at peeling skin. This can lead to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring.

  • Refrain from any activity that could cause excessive sweating for 72-96 hours. Sweating can cause water blisters which can result in post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

  • Do not use a sauna, steam room, hot tub or go in a swimming pool 72-96 hours after your peel.

  • Keep baths to 10 minutes; showering is preferrable.

  • Avoid exfoliating or waxing until the peeling process is complete.

  • Apply SPF every two hours on exposed skin when you are outside.

VI Peel provides a useful app that walks you through the post peel routine and has a great FAQ section. Download the VI App.