What to Expect After a Chemical Peel (Your Complete Aftercare Guide)

Chemical peels at Our Skin Clinic are designed to give your skin a smoother, clearer, more radiant appearance — but understanding the aftercare makes your results even better.

Here is what you can expect immediately after your peel and the essential care tips, depending on the type of peel you choose.

Immediately After Your Peel

You may experience mild redness, slight tingling, tightness, and sensitivity. This usually settles within a few hours.

Aftercare Guide by Peel Type

1. 1. For Light Peels (Glow Peel)

   What to expect: Little to no peeling. Skin may feel slightly dry. A natural glow appears within 24–48 hours.

   Care tips:

   • Avoid active ingredients for 3 days
   • Moisturise twice daily
   • Use SPF 50 every day

2. 2. For Medium Peels (TCA 35% or Medium Depth)

   What to expect: Skin tightening at first. Peeling starts around day 2–3. Shedding lasts 3–5 days. Fresh, brighter skin underneath.

   Care tips:

   • Do not pick the peeling skin
   • Stay away from saunas, steam rooms, and heat
   • Avoid exfoliants, retinol, and scrubs
   • Hydrate and protect
   • Use SPF 50 daily (non-negotiable)

3. 3. For PRX-T33 (No-Peel Bio-Revitalisation)

   What to expect: No visible peeling. Slight tightness possible. Radiance increases day by day.

   Care tips:

   • Gentle skincare for 3–5 days
   • Keep skin hydrated
   • Always apply SPF

4. 4. For Melasma Peels

   Melasma needs gentle, consistent care to prevent reactivation.

   What to expect: Mild flaking. Gradual brightening. Progressive reduction of pigmentation.

   Care tips:

   • Avoid heat exposure
   • SPF 50 every single day
   • Use pigment inhibitors recommended by your practitioner
   • Do not pick or scratch

   Melasma responds best to a combination of peels + homecare + clinic treatments (PRX, laser, microneedling depending on skin type).

When Will I See Results?

• Light peels: 1–3 days
• PRX-T33: 24–48 hours
• TCA peels: 7–14 days
• Melasma peel: 2–3 sessions; full results build over weeks

Skin continues improving as collagen is stimulated, which can take several weeks.

When to Book Your Next Peel at Our Skin Clinic

For long-term improvements, we often recommend:

• Light peels: every 2–4 weeks
• TCA: every 6–8 weeks
• PRX: weekly or bi-weekly (course of 4 recommended)
• Melasma peel: monthly (2–3 sessions)

Your plan is always personalised.