CHEMICAL PEELING

The right time for treatment varies from person to person. In general, it is recommended if you want radiant and pure skin.

Most acid treatments (AHA/BHA) remove the upper layers of skin; this makes the skin particularly sensitive to UV rays. This poses an increased risk of sun damage, hyperpigmentation and extended recovery times after treatment.

In rare cases, the skin allows a “slight” cleansing after an acid treatment. Since the acids remove the top layers of skin and the skin thus becomes “softer”, cleansing can result in minor injuries and possibly pigmentation.

No! The intensity of acids consists, among other things, of their pH value and their concentration (%). Medicinal acids are very “acidic acids” → low pH + high concentration, whereas home care acids usually have a very low concentration (often known as 2% BHA) and a significantly higher pH value!

- Avoid using abrasive care products or peelings a few days before treatment. 

- Avoid sunbeds and sauna visits a few days before treatment.

- Avoid shaving or waxing your face 24 hours before treatment.

- Drink enough fluids, especially on the day of treatment.

- Use SPF 50+ daily to prevent pigmentation spots and skin damage.
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- Gently cleanse your skin in the evening with lukewarm water. Be careful not to rub, just dab your face. You can use a soothing cream for aftercare.
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- Avoid applying makeup for the next few days if possible.
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- Avoid sweaty sports for the next 24 hours. Light activities such as relaxing stretching are fine.
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- Avoid alcohol for the next 24 hours.
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- Avoid extreme temperature changes and external heat for the next 24 hours.
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- Avoid intensive exfoliation, sunbathing, and swimming for the next 72 hours.

Of course. Before each treatment, we discuss your wishes and analyse your initial situation.

At Kalia Lab, you will be treated exclusively by qualified doctors and skin experts who regularly attend continuing education courses and have completed training at the Kalia Academy.