Laser Toning & Carbon Peel Aftercare
Laser toning and carbon peel have little or no downtime, but your skin is more sensitive to sun and strong products for a few days. Protecting it well is what keeps pigmentation improving from session to session.
Your own doctor’s instructions always come first. If anything here is different from what you were told at the clinic, follow your doctor and ask us if you are unsure.
Before your appointment
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks
- Pause retinol, retinoids and exfoliating acids 3–5 days before
- No waxing, threading or bleaching on the face for 1 week before
- Tell us about cold sores, new medicines or recent isotretinoin
- Come without makeup if you can
After your treatment, step by step
Same day
Do- Wash with a gentle cleanser and cool water
- Apply a plain moisturiser
- Sunscreen before going outdoors
Avoid- Makeup for 12–24 hours
- Steam, sauna, hot showers on the face
- Touching or rubbing the skin
Days 1–3
Do- Keep skin moisturised — slight dryness is common
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 50 every morning, reapplied every 2–3 hours when outdoors
Avoid- Retinol, acids, scrubs and peels
- Heavy workouts and swimming
- Facial waxing or threading
Days 4–14
Do- Restart your usual routine gradually, as your doctor advises
- Keep up daily sunscreen and wear a hat in strong sun
Avoid- Sunbathing and tanning
What to pause, and for how long
| Pause | For how long |
|---|---|
| Retinol, retinoids, AHA/BHA acids | 3–5 days after (or as advised) |
| Facial waxing, threading, bleaching | 1 week after |
| Makeup | 12–24 hours after |
Normal, and settles by itself
- Mild redness or warmth for a few hours
- Slight dryness or fine flaking for 2–3 days
- After a carbon peel, a trace of carbon that washes off
Call your clinic if you notice
- Blisters or crusting
- Dark patches that get darker after a week
- Redness lasting more than 2 days
- An itchy rash or a cold sore flare
Aftercare questions
Can I go to work after laser toning?
Yes. Most people go straight back to work. Just avoid makeup for the rest of the day if you can and wear sunscreen.
Why is sunscreen so important after laser toning?
Sun exposure can trigger new pigmentation and undo progress, especially in the first two weeks after a session.
Paradise Wellness · +91 97738 63777 · https://www.paradisewellness.in/aftercare/laser-skin-treatments · General information only; it does not replace advice from your doctor.