Pre and Post Treatment Care: VI Peel Face & Body

Pre-treatment Care

• Wait at least 2 to 4 weeks after microneedling before getting a VI Peel.
• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 7 days prior to your appointment.
• Refrain from waxing, threading, or using hair removal creams for 10 to 14 days before the peel.
• Hold off on laser treatments or electrolysis for at least 1 week beforehand.
• Stop using Retin-A or similar products for at least 3 days before your appointment.

Skin Prepping (Recommended for Best Results)

• Pre-condition the skin 3–4 weeks before your VI Peel with the VI Peel Correction Kit or TXA 7% is highly recommended.
• Especially important for darker skin tones (skin type IV and above) to:
  • Even skin tone
  • Strengthen the skin barrier
  • Minimize post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • Enhance peel performance and recovery
• Ask your provider if a prep regimen is right for your skin type and goals.

Post-treatment Care

• Avoid the following for at least 7 days post-peel:
  • Hot showers directed at your face
  • Steam rooms, saunas, jacuzzis
  • Swimming
  • Heavy exercise that causes sweating
• Avoid scrubs, brushes, or facial tools for at least 10–14 days after the peel.

Day 1

• Skin may appear yellowish, reddish, or tan — this is normal.
• Gently cleanse skin 4 hours post-peel with lukewarm water only.
• Face: Apply a light layer of the provided post-peel moisturizer as needed; use a small amount of Aquaphor if stinging occurs.
• Body: Apply a thin layer of the provided 1oz Retinoic Serum; if needed, apply the Vi Derm Post Treatment Repair Cream.
• Apply SPF if still daylight; stay hydrated.
• Before bedtime:
  • Face: Wash gently, pat dry, use post-peel wipe.
  • Body: Repeat earlier steps.
• Rinse with cool water if skin feels itchy or irritated.

Day 2

• Clean face with a gentle cleanser and pat dry (avoid hot water).
• Face: Reapply post-peel moisturizer 2–4 times/day and SPF during daylight; use a post-peel towelette an hour before bed.
• Body: Apply thin layer of Retinoic Serum; use Vi Derm Repair Cream if needed.
• Rinse with cool water if irritation occurs.

Days 3–5

• Repeat steps from Day 1 & 2.
• Light peeling or flaking will likely begin — normal.
• Do not pick or pull at shedding skin.
• Makeup may be resumed on Day 5.

Days 6–10

• Keep skincare routine gentle — no scrubbing.
• Face: Prescription topicals (Retin-A, HQ) can be restarted once fully healed (usually Day 8+).
• Body: Apply Vi Derm Repair Cream as needed.
• Visible peeling may last 3–7 days.