Description
PRE-PEEL CLEANSER
Professional Skin Preparation Before Chemical Peeling
TherapDerma Pre-Peel Cleanser is a professional solution developed to prepare the skin surface before the application of chemical peels, helping to create more homogeneous conditions for carrying out the procedure in a controlled manner.
Skin preparation is a fundamental stage within a professional peeling protocol. Before applying an acid, the skin surface may present excess oil, cosmetic residues, impurities and an accumulation of keratinised cells, factors that may interfere with the homogeneous distribution of the product.
Pre-Peel Cleanser helps to cleanse, degrease and condition the skin surface, preparing the skin for the next stage of the protocol.
Its formulation contains Citric Acid and Lactic Acid and has been designed to promote uniform preparation of the area that will subsequently receive the peel.
The objective is not to intensively exfoliate the skin before the procedure, but rather to create a clean, balanced and properly prepared surface for the professional application of the selected acid.
Why is skin preparation important?
The outcome of a chemical peel does not depend solely on the acid used, its concentration or the exposure time.
It also depends on the condition of the skin surface at the time of application.
The presence of:
• excess oil;
• make-up residues;
• sunscreen;
• cosmetic products;
• surface impurities;
• accumulation of keratinised cells;
may create differences across the surface on which the peel is applied.
For this reason, professional pre-treatment preparation is an essential stage in promoting a more homogeneous, controlled and reproducible application.
Pre-Peel Cleanser has been developed specifically to integrate into this stage of the procedure.
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WHAT DOES PRE-PEEL CLEANSER DO?
Its action is primarily designed to:
✔ Professionally cleanse the skin surface.
✔ Remove excess oil and surface residues.
✔ Reduce interference from the superficial lipid barrier before peeling.
✔ Help remove superficial keratinised cells.
✔ Promote more homogeneous conditions across the skin surface.
✔ Prepare the skin for a more uniform application of the selected peel.
✔ Optimise the preparation stage within the professional protocol.
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PREPARATION IS PART OF THE TREATMENT
At TherapDerma, we understand that a professional peel does not begin when the acid comes into contact with the skin.
It begins before that.
It begins with:
DIAGNOSIS → CLEANSING → PREPARATION → PEELING → NEUTRALISATION → RECOVERY → HOME CARE
Each stage influences the next.
For this reason, Pre-Peel Cleanser should not be understood simply as a cleansing product, but as a specific skin preparation tool within the professional peeling protocol.
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CITRIC ACID + LACTIC ACID
The formulation described for Pre-Peel Cleanser contains Citric Acid and Lactic Acid, two Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) used here as part of a solution intended to prepare the skin surface.
Their presence contributes to the cleansing and surface-conditioning action prior to peeling, helping to remove superficial keratinised build-up and prepare the skin for the subsequent procedure.
The objective of this stage is to promote more homogeneous skin conditions before applying the selected professional peel.
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WHEN IS IT USED?
Pre-Peel Cleanser is used after the initial cleansing of the skin and before the application of the chemical peel.
It can be integrated into professional protocols with:
✔ AHA Peels
✔ BHA Peels
✔ PHA Peels
✔ Special Peels, when specified by the particular protocol
✔ Skin Renewal Protocols
✔ Skin Quality Protocols
✔ Revitalisation Protocols
✔ Protocols aimed at improving superficial pigmentation irregularities
The selection of the subsequent peel and the complete procedure should always be established according to the professional diagnosis, the condition of the skin barrier, the area being treated and the individual skin response.
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THERAPDERMA CLINICAL ECOSYSTEM™
Pre-Peel Cleanser forms part of a philosophy in which the outcome of a peel does not depend on a single product, but on the correct execution of the entire protocol.
Prepare correctly.
Select correctly.
Apply correctly.
Neutralise when appropriate.
Recover correctly.
Protect and support the skin.
The true objective is to transform an isolated acid application into a structured, personalised and clinically controlled professional procedure.
THERAPDERMA CONCLUSION
Pre-Peel Cleanser is the first technical step in preparing the skin before a chemical peel.
Its function is to help create a clean, degreased, conditioned and more homogeneous surface, promoting the conditions required for a more uniform and controlled professional application of the selected peel.
Because in a professional protocol:
THE PEEL DOES NOT BEGIN WITH THE ACID.
IT BEGINS WITH SKIN PREPARATION.
Actives And Mechanism Of Action
SKIN PREPARATION BEFORE PEELING
The effectiveness of a chemical peel does not depend solely on the selected acid, its concentration or the exposure time.
The condition of the skin surface before application may also influence the way the peel is distributed and acts on the skin.
Pre-Peel Cleanser has been formulated to act precisely at this stage: cleansing, degreasing and conditioning the skin surface before the application of the professional peel.
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MAIN FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS
LACTIC ACID
Lactic Acid belongs to the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family.
Within the Pre-Peel Cleanser formulation, it contributes to surface conditioning of the skin and helps promote the removal of superficial keratinised build-up.
Its action contributes to:
✔ Improving cleansing of the skin surface
✔ Promoting the removal of superficial keratinised cells
✔ Conditioning the skin before peeling
✔ Promoting a more homogeneous surface
In this product, Lactic Acid forms part of the preparatory stage and does not replace the action of the professional peel applied afterwards.
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CITRIC ACID
Citric Acid is also an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and forms part of the formulation’s preparation system.
It contributes to conditioning the skin surface and participates in the acidic environment of the formulation.
Its presence helps to:
✔ Prepare the skin surface
✔ Complement the cleansing action
✔ Promote more uniform conditions before peeling
✔ Contribute to pre-treatment skin conditioning
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pH REGULATION
One of the functions described for Pre-Peel Cleanser is to help standardise the pH conditions of the skin surface before the application of the peel.
Why is this important?
Because a professional peel should be applied to a properly prepared surface in order to reduce variables that may interfere with the uniformity of the procedure.
Pre-treatment preparation helps create more homogeneous and reproducible initial conditions.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
The preparatory mechanism of Pre-Peel Cleanser can be understood in 5 complementary stages:
1. SURFACE CLEANSING
Helps remove residues, impurities and traces present on the skin surface.
SKIN WITH RESIDUES → CLEAN SURFACE
2. CONTROLLED DEGREASING
Helps remove excess surface oil that could interfere with the homogeneous distribution of the peel.
EXCESS SEBUM → PREPARED SURFACE
3. SUPERFICIAL KERATOLYTIC CONDITIONING
Lactic Acid and Citric Acid contribute to conditioning the most superficial layers and removing keratinised build-up.
SUPERFICIAL BUILD-UP → MORE HOMOGENEOUS SURFACE
4. STANDARDISATION OF SKIN CONDITIONS
Preparation helps reduce surface differences before applying the peel.
IRREGULAR SURFACE → MORE UNIFORM CONDITIONS
5. PREPARATION FOR PEELING
Once cleansed, degreased and conditioned, the skin is ready to proceed with the selected acid according to the professional protocol.
PREPARATION → PROFESSIONAL PEEL
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WHY CAN IT INFLUENCE THE RESULT?
Imagine a skin surface with different amounts of sebum, cosmetic residues or keratinised build-up depending on the area.
If the peel is applied directly, these differences may interfere with the uniform distribution and contact of the product with the skin.
Pre-treatment preparation aims to reduce these variables.
WITHOUT ADEQUATE PREPARATION
Variable oiliness
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Surface residues
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Less homogeneous surface
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Potentially uneven distribution of the peel
WITH PRE-PEEL CLEANSER
Cleansing
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Degreasing
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Surface conditioning
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More homogeneous surface
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More controlled professional application
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PRE-PEEL CLEANSER + PEELING
Pre-Peel Cleanser does not replace the peel.
Its function is to prepare the skin so that the next stage of the protocol can be carried out under appropriate conditions.
PROFESSIONAL SEQUENCE
INITIAL CLEANSING
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PRE-PEEL CLEANSER
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SELECTED PEEL
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NEUTRALISATION, WHEN APPROPRIATE
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SKIN RECOVERY
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PHOTOPROTECTION / HOME CARE
Each product has a different function within the protocol.
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COMPATIBILITY WITHIN THE PEELING CATALOGUE
Pre-Peel Cleanser can be used as a preparatory stage in different professional protocols, always respecting the specific instructions for each peel:
AHA
Glycolic • Lactic • Mandelic • Malic and other AHA peels
BHA
Salicylic Peel
PHA
Protocols based on Polyhydroxy Acids
MULTICOMPONENT PEELS
When their technical protocol includes prior preparation
Preparation should always be adapted to the skin type, condition of the skin barrier, application area and selected peel.
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CLINICAL KEY
NOT ALL PEELS ARE THE SAME.
BUT ALL REQUIRE PROPERLY ASSESSED AND PREPARED SKIN.
Pre-Peel Cleanser introduces a specific stage between conventional cleansing and peel application, helping to transform skin preparation into a controlled technical stage of the professional protocol.
THERAPDERMA CLINICAL PEELING SYSTEM™
DIAGNOSE → PREPARE → PEEL → NEUTRALISE → RECOVER → PROTECT
The quality of a protocol does not begin with the intensity of the peel.
IT BEGINS WITH CONTROL OF EVERY STAGE.
Professional Protocol For Use
CORRECT PREPARATION BEGINS BEFORE THE ACID
Pre-Peel Cleanser is designed as a professional step prior to the application of a chemical peel.
Its function is to help create a clean, degreased, conditioned and more homogeneous skin surface, reducing variables that may interfere with the uniform application of the peel.
It is not a peel.
It does not replace diagnosis.
It does not replace initial cleansing when required.
It is the technical preparation stage immediately before the peel.
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1. PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
Before starting any protocol, assess:
✔ Skin type and condition
✔ Phototype
✔ Skin barrier integrity
✔ Sensitivity and reactivity
✔ Presence of lesions or irritation
✔ Area to be treated
✔ Selected peel
✔ Intended concentration
✔ Recent history of aesthetic procedures
Preparation should form part of the same clinical reasoning used to select the peel.
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2. APPLICATION AREAS
Pre-Peel Cleanser can be used to prepare areas intended for a professional peeling protocol:
FACE
Preparation of the facial surface before the selected peel.
NECK
When the peeling protocol includes this area.
DÉCOLLETAGE
Pre-treatment preparation in specific protocols for this area.
HANDS
Particularly in skin renewal and skin quality improvement protocols.
BODY
On selected areas for professional body peeling procedures.
The indication and subsequent peel must always be adapted to the specific characteristics of each area.
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3. STEP-BY-STEP PROTOCOL
STEP 1 — DIAGNOSIS
Assess the skin and determine:
SKIN TYPE → OBJECTIVE → PEEL → CONCENTRATION → PROTOCOL
Do not begin the procedure without confirming that the skin is in suitable condition.
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STEP 2 — INITIAL CLEANSING
Remove make-up, sunscreen, pollution, cosmetic residues and other surface impurities.
Use an appropriate cleansing product that does not leave residues on the skin.
Dry carefully.
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STEP 3 — PRE-PEEL CLEANSER
Moisten a gauze pad with Pre-Peel Cleanser.
Apply evenly over the entire area that will subsequently receive the peel.
Pay particular attention to areas with greater oiliness.
Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes and areas not intended for treatment.
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STEP 4 — REPEAT IF NECESSARY
When professional assessment indicates that oiliness or surface residues are still present, the application may be carefully repeated.
The objective is not to apply a greater amount of product.
The objective is to achieve homogeneous preparation of the skin surface.
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STEP 5 — DRYING
Once the area has been prepared, dry the surface completely according to the professional protocol.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT APPLY THE PEEL TO A WET SURFACE.
The skin must be properly prepared before proceeding with the selected acid.
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STEP 6 — PEEL APPLICATION
Proceed with the peel indicated for the patient and clinical objective.
Always respect:
✔ Concentration
✔ Number of layers
✔ Amount applied
✔ Exposure time
✔ Treatment area
✔ Neutralisation method
✔ Specific instructions for each product
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STEP 7 — NEUTRALISATION
Perform neutralisation when appropriate, according to the characteristics and technical protocol of the peel used.
NOT ALL PEELS REQUIRE THE SAME NEUTRALISATION PROCEDURE.
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STEP 8 — RECOVERY AND PROTECTION
Complete the procedure with appropriate post-peel products to:
✔ Soothe
✔ Hydrate
✔ Support skin barrier recovery
✔ Protect the skin
Complete with SPF 50+ photoprotection when appropriate.
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THERAPDERMA SEQUENCE
01
CLEANSE
Initial cleansing
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02
PREPARE
Pre-Peel Cleanser
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03
PEEL
Selected peel
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04
NEUTRALISE
When appropriate
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05
RECOVER
Post-Peel Care
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06
PROTECT
SPF 50+ / Home Care
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WHEN SHOULD IT BE USED?
Pre-Peel Cleanser is indicated as a preparatory step before different professional peeling protocols:
AHA PEELS
Pre-treatment preparation for peels based on Alpha Hydroxy Acids.
BHA PEELS
Pre-treatment preparation for Salicylic Acid protocols.
PHA PEELS
Integration into Polyhydroxy Acid protocols.
MULTICOMPONENT PEELS
When the peel’s technical instructions include a prior preparation stage.
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PROFESSIONAL CONTROL POINTS
BEFORE
Is the skin intact?
Is there any irritation?
Have the skin type and condition been correctly identified?
Is the selected peel appropriate?
DURING PREPARATION
Has oiliness been removed evenly?
Are there any residues remaining?
Has the entire area been prepared uniformly?
BEFORE THE PEEL
Is the surface completely dry?
Is the skin showing any unexpected reaction?
Is everything ready to begin the selected protocol?
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DO NOT USE ON
✕ Visibly irritated skin
✕ Open wounds
✕ Active skin lesions in the area
✕ Mucous membranes
✕ Immediate eye contour area
✕ Areas where skin integrity is compromised
In the event of any unexpected reaction, discontinue the protocol and reassess the skin before proceeding.
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COMMON MISTAKE
“THE MORE I DEGREASE THE SKIN, THE BETTER THE PEEL WILL WORK.”
NO.
The professional objective is not to indiscriminately remove the lipid barrier or attempt to achieve the maximum possible penetration.
The objective is to achieve controlled and homogeneous preparation, appropriate for the peel that will subsequently be applied.
MORE INTENSITY ≠ BETTER PROTOCOL
Professional effectiveness depends on the balance between:
DIAGNOSIS + PREPARATION + APPROPRIATE PEEL + CONTROL + RECOVERY
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PRE-PEEL CLEANSER
ONE STEP. ONE FUNCTION. ONE OBJECTIVE.
CLEANSE
Remove surface residues.
DEGREASE
Reduce excess oiliness.
CONDITION
Prepare the skin surface.
STANDARDISE
Promote more uniform conditions.
PREPARE
Create the appropriate conditions to begin the professional peel.
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THERAPDERMA CLINICAL PEELING SYSTEM™
THE PEELING DOESN’T START WITH THE ACID.
IT STARTS WITH SKIN PREPARATION.
Safety, Compatibility And Professional Integration
A GOOD PEEL DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE ACID ALONE
Concentration, pH, exposure time and number of layers are determining factors in a chemical peel.
But there is another fundamental variable:
THE CONDITION OF THE SKIN BEFORE STARTING.
Appropriate professional preparation helps reduce surface factors that may interfere with the homogeneous distribution of the peel.
Pre-Peel Cleanser transforms this preparation into a specific, controlled and reproducible stage within the professional protocol.
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1. SAFETY BEFORE PEELING
Before using Pre-Peel Cleanser and proceeding with the peel, check:
✔ Integrity of the skin surface
✔ Absence of significant irritation
✔ Absence of open wounds
✔ Absence of active lesions in the area
✔ Compatibility with the selected protocol
✔ Correct assessment of skin type and condition
✔ Absence of unexpected reactions during preparation
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE
PREPARING THE SKIN DOES NOT MEAN AGGRESSING IT.
The objective is to achieve a clean and homogeneous surface without unnecessarily compromising the skin barrier.
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2. COMPATIBILITY WITH PEELS
Pre-Peel Cleanser has been designed as a preparatory stage that can be integrated before different families of professional peels, always in accordance with the specific protocol of each product.
AHA
ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS
Glycolic • Lactic • Mandelic • Malic
Helps prepare a more uniform surface before AHA-based renewal protocols.
BHA
BETA HYDROXY ACIDS
Salicylic
Particularly relevant when there is a greater presence of surface oiliness.
PHA
POLYHYDROXY ACIDS
Can be integrated into professional PHA protocols when prior preparation is indicated.
MULTICOMPONENT
MULTICOMPONENT PEELS
Use only in accordance with the specific technical instructions of the selected peel.
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3. NOT ALL PEELS ARE THE SAME
Using the same Pre-Peel Cleanser does not mean using the same protocol afterwards.
Preparation should be followed by professional selection based on:
SKIN TYPE
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SKIN CONDITION
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OBJECTIVE
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ACID / FORMULATION
↓
CONCENTRATION
↓
TIME / LAYERS
↓
NEUTRALISATION WHEN APPROPRIATE
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POST-PEEL CARE
THE PRE-PEEL PREPARES.
THE PEEL ACTS.
THE POST-PEEL HELPS RECOVER AND PROTECT.
Each stage has a different function.
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4. MISTAKES THAT MAY COMPROMISE THE PROTOCOL
✕ APPLYING THE PEEL TO SKIN WITH RESIDUES
Make-up, cosmetic products, sunscreen or oiliness may interfere with the uniformity of application.
✕ CONFUSING CLEANSING WITH PREPARATION
Initial cleansing removes dirt and residues.
Pre-Peel Cleanser provides an additional technical preparation of the skin surface before peeling.
✕ APPLYING THE PEEL TO WET SKIN
After preparation, the surface must be properly dry before proceeding, according to the peeling protocol.
✕ AIMING FOR MAXIMUM DEGREASING
More degreasing does not necessarily mean better results.
The objective is controlled and homogeneous preparation.
✕ IGNORING THE SKIN’S RESPONSE
If an unexpected reaction occurs during preparation, the professional should reassess the skin before proceeding.
✕ USING THE SAME PROTOCOL FOR EVERY PATIENT
Preparation and peeling should be adapted to the diagnosis and individual skin condition.
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5. PRE-PEEL + PEEL + POST-PEEL
A COMPLETE PROTOCOL, NOT ISOLATED PRODUCTS
The TherapDerma PRE + POST PEEL range allows the procedure to be structured around three fundamental stages:
BEFORE
PREPARE
Pre-Peel Cleanser
→ Technical cleansing
→ Reduction of surface oiliness
→ Skin conditioning
→ Preparation for peeling
DURING
RENEW
Selected professional peel
→ Specific action according to acid and formulation
→ Adapted concentration
→ Controlled time and layers
→ Neutralisation when appropriate
AFTER
RECOVER + PROTECT
Post-Peel Care
→ Soothe
→ Hydrate
→ Promote skin comfort
→ Support skin barrier recovery
→ Protect the skin
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6. THERAPDERMA CLINICAL PEELING WORKFLOW™
DIAGNOSE
Assess before acting.
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CLEANSE
Remove surface residues.
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PREPARE
Pre-Peel Cleanser.
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PEEL
Select the appropriate peel.
↓
NEUTRALISE
When required by the protocol.
↓
RECOVER
Apply appropriate post-peel care.
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PROTECT
Photoprotection and Home Care.
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REASSESS
Assess the response before the next session.
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WHAT DOES PRE-PEEL CLEANSER ADD TO THE PROTOCOL?
UNIFORMITY
Helps create more homogeneous surface conditions before application.
CONTROL
Introduces a specific and reproducible skin preparation stage.
PREDICTABILITY
Helps reduce surface variables that may interfere with the procedure.
INTEGRATION
Can form part of protocols with different families of peels.
PROFESSIONALISATION
Transforms pre-treatment preparation into a defined stage of the protocol rather than simple improvised cleansing.
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QUICK TECHNICAL CARD
TYPE
Professional skin preparation solution
STAGE
Pre-Peeling
MAIN ACTION
Cleansing + degreasing + conditioning
KEY ACTIVES
Lactic Acid + Citric Acid
AREAS
Face • Neck • Décolletage • Hands • Body
SKIN TYPE
All skin types, subject to professional assessment
APPLICATION
Professional topical application
PRESENTATION
250 mL
USE
Professional
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THERAPDERMA PRE + POST PEEL SYSTEM™
PREPARATION → PEELING → RECOVERY → PROTECTION
A professional peeling protocol should not be understood as the simple application of an acid.
It should be understood as a complete sequence of controlled decisions and stages, from skin preparation through to subsequent recovery.
PRE-PEEL CLEANSER
BECAUSE A CONTROLLED PEEL STARTS BEFORE THE PEEL.
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