Epionce Chemical Peel Pre & Post Care

CHEMICAL PEEL PRE & POST-TREATMENT GUIDE

MinnGlow Aesthetics offers three Epionce professional chemical peels: Lite Refresh, sal-E, mal-E. Your treatment will be selected based on your skin concerns, current skin condition, medication history, skincare routine, previous treatments, and individual response.

All new chemical peel clients begin with the Epionce Lite Refresh Peel. This allows your provider to evaluate your skin’s tolerance and response before progressing to Sal-E or Mal-E when appropriate

LITE REFRESH

The Epionce Lite Refresh Peel is a gentle introductory peel designed to exfoliate and refresh the skin with minimal downtime. It can help improve dullness, uneven tone and texture, and overall skin radiance while leaving the skin feeling smoother and refreshed.

Lite Refresh is the starting peel for all new chemical peel clients and may also be continued as a maintenance treatment.

SAL-E

The Epionce Sal-E Peel is a more targeted salicylic acid peel designed for oily, congested, and acne-prone skin. It can help improve excess oil, clogged pores, breakouts, congestion, and uneven skin texture.

Sal-E may be recommended after your skin has demonstrated appropriate tolerance to the Lite Refresh Peel.

MAL-E

The Epionce Mal-E Peel is a more targeted malic acid peel designed to address visible signs of aging, uneven tone and texture, sun-related discoloration, dullness, and overall skin rejuvenation. It can help promote a smoother, brighter, and more even-looking complexion.

Mal-E may be recommended after your skin has demonstrated appropriate tolerance to the Lite Refresh Peel.

CONSULTATION & SAME-DAY TREATMENT

A consultation and skin assessment are required for all new chemical peel clients.

A Lite Refresh Peel may be performed during your consultation appointment if you are an appropriate candidate, your skin is suitable for treatment, and all required pre-treatment guidelines have been met.

Booking a Chemical Peel Consultation does not guarantee that a chemical peel will be performed that day. If your skin is not appropriate for treatment, additional preparation is recommended, or required pre-treatment guidelines have not been followed, your treatment will be scheduled for a later date.

Sal-E or Mal-E may be recommended at subsequent appointments based on your skin concerns, treatment goals, current skin condition, and response to the Lite Refresh Peel.

1–2 WEEKS BEFORE TREATMENT

  • Inform MinnGlow Aesthetics of any new medications, prescription skincare products, medical conditions, allergies, or changes to your health.
  • Inform your provider of any recent skin procedures, including chemical peels, microneedling, laser or IPL treatments, injections, or other professional skin treatments.
  • Avoid excessive or prolonged sun exposure and tanning. Treatment cannot be performed on sunburned or significantly compromised skin.
  • Notify MinnGlow Aesthetics if you have a history of cold sores/herpes simplex, abnormal scarring, delayed healing, or significant pigmentation changes following previous skin treatments.
  • Contact MinnGlow Aesthetics if you are unsure whether a medication, skincare product, or recent treatment may affect your upcoming peel. Do not discontinue prescribed medications unless instructed by the prescribing provider.

5–7 DAYS BEFORE TREATMENT

  • Discontinue retinol and topical retinoids, including tretinoin/Retin-A, adapalene/Differin, and other topical retinoid products, at least 7 days before treatment unless otherwise directed.
  • Discontinue exfoliating acids and resurfacing products, including glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, AHAs, BHAs, and similar active ingredients.
  • Discontinue benzoyl peroxide, acne spot treatments, and other potentially irritating acne products unless otherwise directed.
  • Discontinue physical exfoliants, facial scrubs, exfoliating brushes, and other products or devices that may irritate or exfoliate the skin.
  • Avoid waxing, threading, dermaplaning, depilatory creams, and other hair-removal or exfoliating treatments on the treatment area.
  • Avoid self-tanning products on the treatment area.
  • Do not use tanning beds or intentionally tan.

3 DAYS BEFORE TREATMENT

  • Keep your skincare routine simple and gentle. Do not introduce new skincare products or treatments.
  • Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer and continue daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
  • Avoid picking, scratching, or aggressively exfoliating your skin.
  • Contact MinnGlow Aesthetics if you develop a cold sore, rash, sunburn, significant irritation, open or broken skin, or another change to the treatment area.

DAY OF TREATMENT

  • Arrive with clean skin when possible. Avoid makeup, self-tanner, or potentially irritating skincare products on the treatment area.
  • Notify your provider of any changes to your medications, medical history, pregnancy status, skincare products, or recent treatments since completing your questionnaire.
  • Your skin will be assessed before treatment. A chemical peel will not be performed on skin that is sunburned, significantly irritated, broken, infected, or experiencing an active rash or cold sore/herpes outbreak.
  • If required pre-treatment instructions have not been followed, your treatment may need to be rescheduled.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Every client’s skin responds differently. Your response will depend on the peel performed, your skin condition, and your individual sensitivity. Visible peeling is not required for your treatment to be effective.

  • Mild warmth, tingling, or stinging may be experienced during treatment.
  • Mild redness, sensitivity, or tightness may occur immediately following treatment.
  • Skin may feel dry or tight, and flaking or peeling may develop over the following several days.
  • Some clients experience little to no visible peeling, particularly following the Lite Refresh Peel.
  • Sal-E and Mal-E may result in a more noticeable skin response than Lite Refresh. The amount of peeling or downtime can vary between clients and even between treatments.
  • Temporary breakouts or purging may occur following treatment.
  • Areas of pigmentation or existing blemishes may temporarily appear darker or more noticeable as the skin exfoliates.
  • Do not pick, peel, scrub, or manually remove flaking skin. Allow it to shed naturally.
  • Results are progressive. A series of treatments may be recommended depending on your skin concerns and goals.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

  • Follow the individualized post-treatment instructions provided by MinnGlow Aesthetics.
  • Keep your skincare routine gentle while your skin is recovering.
  • Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other irritating active products until your skin has recovered and you have been instructed to resume them.
  • Do not pick, peel, scrub, or pull at flaking skin.
  • Avoid excessive heat, including hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and very hot showers, during the initial recovery period.
  • Avoid strenuous activity that causes excessive heat or sweating as directed following your treatment.
  • Avoid tanning beds and intentional tanning.
  • Minimize direct sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day. Reapply sunscreen as appropriate when outdoors.
  • Avoid waxing, dermaplaning, depilatory creams, and other exfoliating treatments until your skin has fully recovered.
  • Avoid introducing new or potentially irritating skincare products while the skin is healing.

WHEN TO CONTACT MINNGLOW AESTHETICS

Mild redness, tightness, dryness, sensitivity, flaking, and light peeling can be normal following a chemical peel. Please contact MinnGlow Aesthetics if you are unsure about your skin's response or have concerns during the healing process.

Contact MinnGlow Aesthetics if you experience:

  • Redness, swelling, discomfort, burning, or irritation that is significant, worsening, or not improving as expected.
  • Blistering, significant crusting, open or weeping areas, or other signs of skin injury.
  • Increasing warmth, swelling, drainage, worsening tenderness, or other possible signs of infection.
  • Significant or unexpected darkening, lightening, or other changes in pigmentation.
  • Development of a cold sore or herpes outbreak following treatment.
  • Significant itching, hives, facial swelling, or another suspected allergic reaction.

Seek immediate medical attention for difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, or other symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.

IMPORTANT

The amount of redness, dryness, flaking, or visible peeling does not determine the effectiveness of your chemical peel. Do not attempt to increase peeling by exfoliating, picking at the skin, or adding active skincare products.

Following your pre- and post-treatment instructions is important to reduce the risk of excessive irritation, skin injury, delayed healing, and pigmentation changes.

If you are unsure about a medication, skincare product, treatment, or reaction before or after your chemical peel, please contact MinnGlow Aesthetics for guidance. Do not stop a prescribed medication without first consulting the healthcare provider who prescribed it.

 

CHEMICAL PEEL POST-TREATMENT CARE

Proper aftercare is important following your Epionce chemical peel. Your skin may be more sensitive while it recovers. Following these instructions will help support the skin barrier and reduce the risk of excessive irritation, delayed healing, or pigmentation changes.

Your individual response will vary depending on the peel performed and your skin’s response. Visible peeling is not required for your chemical peel to be effective.

YOUR EPIONCE POST-CARE KIT

  • Epionce Milky Lotion Cleanser – a gentle cleanser to cleanse the skin without unnecessary dryness or irritation.
  • Epionce Renewal Calming Cream – provides soothing hydration and supports dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.
  • Epionce Priming Oil – provides additional moisture and may be used as needed for dryness, tightness, or flaking.
  • Epionce Enriched Firming Mask – provides additional soothing hydration during the recovery period.
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher – should be used every morning and reapplied as appropriate when outdoors.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Mild redness, warmth, tingling, or sensitivity may occur immediately following treatment.
  • Your skin may feel tight, dry, or more sensitive than usual for several days.
  • Dryness, flaking, or peeling may develop over the following several days.
  • Lite Refresh generally has minimal downtime and may cause little to no visible peeling.
  • Sal-E and Mal-E may produce more noticeable dryness, flaking, peeling, or sensitivity.
  • Temporary breakouts or purging may occur.
  • Areas of pigmentation or existing blemishes may temporarily appear darker or more noticeable as the skin exfoliates.
  • Never pick, peel, scratch, scrub, or manually remove flaking skin. Allow it to shed naturally.

DAY OF TREATMENT

Your skin has been cleansed and appropriate post-treatment products have been applied at MinnGlow Aesthetics.

  • Leave your skin alone for the remainder of the day.
  • Do not cleanse, wash, or rinse the treated area unless otherwise directed.
  • Do not apply makeup.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, and excessive heat.
  • Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs.
  • Avoid swimming.
  • Avoid direct sun exposure.
  • Do not apply any products other than your recommended post-care products.

NIGHT OF TREATMENT

  • Gently cleanse with Epionce Milky Lotion Cleanser and lukewarm water.
  • Pat skin dry gently. Do not rub, scrub, or use a washcloth or cleansing device.
  • Apply Renewal Calming Cream for hydration and to help soothe the skin.
  • Apply Priming Oil if additional moisture is needed for dryness or tightness.
  • Do not use retinol, retinoids, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, acne treatments, scrubs, or other active skincare products.

DAY 1 – FIRST 24 HOURS

Morning

  • Gently cleanse with Milky Lotion Cleanser and lukewarm water.
  • Pat dry. Do not rub.
  • Apply Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Apply Priming Oil as needed.
  • Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

  • Gently cleanse with Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Apply Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Apply Priming Oil as needed.

For the first full 24 hours:

  • Do not wear makeup.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sweating.
  • Avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, very hot showers, and excessive heat.
  • Avoid swimming.
  • Minimize direct sun exposure.

DAY 2

Morning

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Apply Enriched Firming Mask as directed.
  • Gently remove without scrubbing or rubbing.
  • Apply Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Apply Priming Oil as needed.

Beginning 24 hours after treatment:

  • Makeup may be worn as long as the skin is intact and not significantly red, irritated, blistered, open, or weeping. Use clean brushes, sponges, and applicators.
  • Normal exercise may be resumed if the skin is no longer significantly red, warm, or irritated. If exercise causes burning, increased redness, or discomfort, wait another day or two.
  • Normal lukewarm showers may be resumed. Continue to avoid excessive heat if your skin remains sensitive.

DAY 3

Your skin may feel tighter or drier or begin to develop visible flaking or peeling. This can be a normal part of the recovery process.

Morning

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Continue avoiding all active and exfoliating skincare products.
  • Do not pick or pull at peeling skin.

DAY 4

Morning

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Apply Enriched Firming Mask as directed.
  • Gently remove without scrubbing.
  • Apply Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Apply Priming Oil as needed.
  • Continue the gentle routine if you are experiencing dryness, sensitivity, or peeling.

DAY 5

Morning

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Continue avoiding retinoids, acids, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs, and other active or exfoliating products.
  • Continue avoiding waxing, dermaplaning, threading, and depilatory creams.

DAY 6

Morning

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.

If your skin is still peeling, dry, red, or sensitive, continue the gentle routine. Do not rush to restart active products simply because several days have passed.

DAY 7

Morning

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

  • Milky Lotion Cleanser.
  • Renewal Calming Cream.
  • Priming Oil as needed.

Beginning Day 7, if your skin has completely returned to its normal baseline with no persistent redness, tenderness, sensitivity, dryness, or peeling, you may begin gradually transitioning back to your normal skincare routine.

RETURNING TO YOUR NORMAL ROUTINE

Your skin’s condition is more important than the number of days that have passed. If your skin is still irritated, sensitive, dry, or peeling, continue your gentle post-care routine until it has fully recovered.

  • Makeup – after 24 hours, provided the skin is intact and not significantly irritated.
  • Exercise – generally after 24 hours if redness, warmth, and irritation have resolved.
  • Swimming – wait at least 48 hours and longer if the skin is peeling, irritated, or compromised.
  • Saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and excessive heat – avoid for at least 48 hours and until redness and sensitivity have resolved.
  • Retinol/retinoids – wait at least 7 days and until the skin has completely returned to baseline. Restart gradually.
  • AHAs/BHAs and exfoliating acids – wait at least 7 days and until the skin is completely recovered.
  • Benzoyl peroxide and strong acne treatments – wait at least 7 days and until the skin is completely recovered.
  • Physical scrubs, exfoliating brushes, and exfoliating devices – wait at least 7 days and do not use while any peeling or sensitivity remains.
  • Waxing, dermaplaning, threading, and depilatory creams – wait at least 7 days and until the skin has completely recovered.
  • Self-tanner – wait at least 7 days and until all peeling has stopped and the skin has returned to baseline.
  • At-home peels or resurfacing treatments – do not resume during the initial recovery period. Discuss these with MinnGlow Aesthetics before use between professional peel treatments.

RESTARTING ACTIVE SKINCARE

Do not restart all of your active products at once.

Once at least 7 days have passed and your skin is completely back to its normal baseline, active products may be gradually reintroduced.

  • Start with one active product at a time.
  • Use it less frequently than usual for the first few applications.
  • If no irritation develops, gradually return to your normal routine.
  • Wait before introducing another active product so you can determine how your skin responds.
  • If a product causes burning, significant stinging, redness, or irritation, discontinue it and return to your gentle routine.

If you received Sal-E or Mal-E and your skin is still actively peeling or sensitive at Day 7, do not restart your active products yet. Continue your gentle routine until your skin has fully recovered.

SUN PROTECTION

Sun protection is especially important following a chemical peel.

  • Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning.
  • Reapply sunscreen as appropriate when outdoors and after swimming or excessive sweating.
  • Minimize direct sun exposure and wear a hat or other physical protection when appropriate.
  • Avoid tanning beds and intentional tanning.
  • Continue diligent sun protection even after the initial 7-day recovery period to help protect your results and reduce the risk of pigmentation changes.

WHEN TO CONTACT MINNGLOW AESTHETICS

Mild redness, tightness, dryness, sensitivity, flaking, and peeling can be normal following a chemical peel. If you are unsure whether your skin's response is expected, please contact MinnGlow Aesthetics.

Contact MinnGlow Aesthetics if you experience:

  • Redness, swelling, burning, pain, or irritation that is significant, worsening, or not improving as expected.
  • Blistering, significant crusting, open or weeping areas, or other signs of skin injury.
  • Increasing warmth, swelling, drainage, worsening tenderness, or other possible signs of infection.
  • Significant or unexpected darkening, lightening, or other pigmentation changes.
  • Development of a cold sore or herpes outbreak following treatment.
  • Significant itching, hives, facial swelling, or another suspected allergic reaction.

Seek immediate medical attention for difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, or other symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.

IMPORTANT

The amount of visible peeling or redness does not determine the effectiveness of your chemical peel. Some clients peel or get redness noticeably, while others experience very little visible redness or peeling.

Never attempt to increase peeling by scrubbing, picking, exfoliating, or applying active skincare products. Doing so may increase the risk of irritation, skin injury, delayed healing, and pigmentation changes.

If your skin has not returned to its normal baseline by Day 7, continue using your gentle Epionce post-care routine and contact MinnGlow Aesthetics before restarting active products or exfoliating treatments.