Safe for darker skin?

Yes! ALL VI Peel treatments are safe and effective for ALL skin tones. Inclusivity is central to our brand and mission, and all Vitality Institute products are created for and with skin of color in mind.

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Does it hurt? Chemical peels sound scary.

No, the VI peel is basically pain free. One of the acids is phenol, which has a mild numbing effect. You may experience a slight warming or tingling on application.

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Is there any downtime?

Downtime varies by patient. Days 3-5 is when you’re peeling the most. Some patients flake while others sheet peel. Nothing a hat and some moisturizer can’t hide. No sweating until you start to peel. If you workout, don’t do anything too strenuous but light weights, pilates and walking is fine. Protect your skin through the healing process with SPF and a hat. Once the majority of the peeling is done you can sweat again but be prepared to be a little more red for a day or 2. 

 

How many peels per patient?

Everyone’s skin is a little different, and the number of peels needed for desired results varies from person to person, and from skin condition to skin condition. While just a single peel will achieve significant skin rejuvenation (think less pigment, smoother skin texture, and brighter, glowier skin overall), in general, we recommend a series of 3. One peel will treat the skin and 3 will correct.

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What ages can perform the peel?

13+

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What will I look like right after?

Immediately after the peel, your skin may look slightly tan/orange and glowy. You will not look much different and should be okay going about your regular daily routine. 

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When can I wear makeup?

You can wear makeup at any point in your peel after the first 4 hours. Once you begin to peel, makeup is harder to wear. Day 6-7 you will be back to normal for a full face of makeup. 

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Night 1 Itchiness?

Yes, it is normal to experience itching on the first night of your VI Peel treatment. You may apply the Post Treatment Repair anti-itch Cream to your skin throughout the night and take an oral antihistamine. Avoid scratching your skin. 

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Sun exposure?

You want to avoid direct and extreme sun exposure for the first 7 days. Make sure you’re applying your SPF 50 Sunscreen every morning. Also note that lifestyle sun exposure, like running errands, going for a walk, walking your dog, grabbing coffee, and driving, are all fine, as long as you are protecting your skin from the sun by wearing SPF and wearing a hat.

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Contraindications?

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, chemo 6 months out, Accutane 6 months out. Allergies to phenol & aspirin. Specific autoimmune disorders will be discussed with the provider.