Depending on the strength of your chemical peel, we recommend giving yourself about 5 to 7 days of total recovery time, although you are free to return to your normal activities the next day. This is called “social downtime.” You don’t need to stay in bed for a week simply for the sake of the healing process, but you may want to consider taking a break from any social events until the skin heals and redness reduces—especially if they involve cameras!
If you are trying to get a chemical peel before a big event, we recommend giving yourself a few months to complete a series of 3 treatments and allow the proper time for the skin to fully heal and realize its final result.