Helps provide vibrant, radiant looking skin with minimal downtime. – 7 days before a peel: The following procedures should NOT be performed in the treatment area-hair removal, waxing, threading, facial hair bleaching, electrolysis, laser hair removal, depilatory cream, hair removal, laser treatment of any kind. – 3 days before a peel: Please stop using Retin-A/ Tretinoin/ Retinol/ Differin/ Tazoraz and similar topical irritants. Stop using products containing alpha -hydroxy acid (AHA) or beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), salicylic acid, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, Hydroquinone, topical Vitamin C, exfoliating products, scrubs and things that may be drying or irritating.