Who should avoid a peel?

“Anyone prone to keloid scarring [a raised scar after an injury has healed] should avoid having any form of facial peel, as should highly sensitive skins and ‘stingers’,” says Jocelyn Petroni. “Stingers are skins that react to lactic acid.”

It’s always advised to prepare your skin at home with the recommended products before having a professional peel.

“Only visit a salon you trust and make sure you clearly understand the down time,” says Jocelyn.