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Preparing your skin before a peel
Three weeks of preparation change how a peel goes, especially on darker skin. Here is what is asked of you, and why.
By Dr Oumnia’s practice1 min read
A peel is not a treatment you improvise. On intermediate to darker phototypes — the most common in Morocco — skin responds to chemical injury by producing melanin. Without preparation, that reflex can leave marks more visible than what the peel was meant to correct.
What is asked before the session
Three weeks beforehand, a simple routine is put in place: a gentle cleanser, a depigmenting cream prescribed during the consultation, and above all daily sun protection, including on overcast days and indoors.
This preparation is not a formality. It puts the skin in a state where it will respond predictably. A patient who has not followed it is offered a postponement, not a peel at her own risk.
What changes on the day
Prepared skin is treated faster and recovers faster. The session itself stays short. What follows — redness, tightness, flaking over the following days — is explained beforehand, never discovered afterwards.
After the session
Sun protection becomes the absolute rule for several weeks. The rest depends on your skin and the type of peel chosen: the protocol is decided in consultation, and it is not the same for everyone.
This text is informative. It does not replace a medical consultation and is not a promise of results.
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