After a chemical peel ... natural grease or oil from the face, which helps ensure that the peel, once applied, will go on evenly and penetrate properly. Before applying the peel, the dermatologist ...

After cleansing the face, pat it dry ... “Do an at-home peel a few weeks prior, not the night before a big event,” cautions Lange. Chemical peels are safe on all skin types and skin tones.