Prepping for Your CoolPeel: The 2-Week Glow-Ready Plan
If you’re ready to experience smoother, brighter, and more even-toned skin with a CoolPeel® CO₂ laser treatment, your results start long before you step into the treatment room. The secret to a flawless outcome is all in the prep. Properly conditioning your skin in the two weeks before your CoolPeel ensures that your treatment is safe, effective, and delivers that radiant post-laser glow you’ve been dreaming of.
Why Prepping for CoolPeel Matters
Your skin’s condition leading up to treatment directly impacts how well it responds. Think of it like training for a workout — when your skin is healthy, hydrated, and balanced, it can handle laser energy more efficiently and recover faster.
Skipping your prep steps can lead to increased irritation, uneven results, or prolonged downtime. Taking time to properly prepare your skin helps strengthen your barrier, reduce sensitivity, and set the stage for the most beautiful outcome possible.
2 Weeks Before Your CoolPeel Treatment
Your pre-laser routine should focus on calming, strengthening, and protecting your skin. Here’s what to do — and what to avoid:
Start Nourishing Your Skin
Incorporate Vitamin C and growth factors to boost collagen and enhance your skin’s natural repair process.
Focus on antioxidant-rich products to help your skin better tolerate the laser and promote healthy healing.
Pause Actives and Exfoliants
Stop using retinoids (Retin-A, tretinoin) or exfoliating acids (AHAs, BHAs) at least 7 days before treatment.
Avoid harsh scrubs or aggressive exfoliation to prevent irritation and sensitivity.
Skip the Sun and Self-Tanner
Stay out of direct sun exposure and avoid tanning, waxing, or chemical peels before your appointment.
Sun exposure can make your skin more reactive and increase the risk of post-treatment pigmentation.
Hydrate and Simplify
Drink plenty of water and keep your skincare simple: a gentle cleanser, hydrating moisturizer, and SPF 30+ are your best friends.
Avoid introducing new products that could cause irritation or breakouts.
The Truth: Unprepared Skin = Unhappy Results
Even the most advanced laser technology can’t compensate for unprepared skin. When your skin barrier is compromised or overly sensitized, the CoolPeel can’t perform as effectively — and that means less impressive results.
Prepping ensures your skin is calm, balanced, and ready to safely receive the laser’s benefits, allowing you to enjoy faster healing and a more radiant finish.
Final Step: Personalized Prep + Professional Guidance
At Core Aesthetics, every CoolPeel treatment includes a customized skin prep plan to ensure your skin is in optimal condition before your session. Our experienced providers will walk you through every step — from prep to aftercare — so your experience is smooth, safe, and glow-enhancing from start to finish.
Ready for Your Glow-Up?
Beautiful results start with thoughtful preparation. Whether you’re targeting fine lines, texture, or uneven tone, your CoolPeel success begins with proper skin prep and professional guidance.
✨ Book your Core Aesthetics consultation today to get your personalized CoolPeel prep plan and start your journey to smoother, brighter, more confident skin.
