How long should you wait to exfoliate after an IPL treatment?

After an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment, the skin can be quite sensitive and in a healing phase. It is essential to wait at least one week before exfoliating. During this time, the skin is working to heal and may experience redness, swelling, and increased sensitivity. Exfoliating too soon could irritate the skin further and potentially disrupt the healing process.

Waiting for a week allows the skin to recover adequately, minimizing the risk of adverse effects such as excessive irritation or pigmentation changes. This timeframe helps ensure that the skin barrier is intact and can better respond to any exfoliating products or treatments that are applied post-IPL.

Understanding this timeline is crucial for maintaining optimal skin health following aesthetic procedures like IPL, where skin sensitivity and recovery are paramount considerations.