Grey Peel

Step-by-step clinical application guide for practitioners

Contraindications

• Aspirin (salicylate) allergy
• Oral isotretinoin within the last 6 months
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Active dermatitis, eczema or active skin infection in the treatment area
• Inflamed nodulocystic acne or open lesions in the treatment area
• Topical retinoids within 72 hours
• History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
• Recent laser or IPL treatment within 2 weeks
• Active herpes simplex in the treatment area

Neutralize Immediately If

1. Severe burning or escalating pain
2. Excessive, deep-red erythema
3. Visible edema or swelling
4. Urticaria (hives or welts)
5. Signs of salicylate sensitivity or allergic reaction
6. Patient distress or inability to tolerate

Stop the procedure and neutralize with cold water or sodium bicarbonate.

• Melasma on Oily Skin
• Post-Acne Marks (PIH)
• Open Pores
• Oily, Congested Skin
• Comedonal Acne
• Uneven Skin Tone

1. 01

   Cleanse & Degrease

   2–3 min

   Cleanse with a gentle non-residue cleanser. Remove makeup, sunscreen and surface oil. Degrease thoroughly with PREP.01 on gauze — oily skin needs a complete degrease for an even peel.

   • Degreasing contact: 1–2 minutes. Wipe clean and allow the skin to dry for 30 seconds.
2. 02

   Patch Test

   10 min

   Apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner forearm. Observe for 10 minutes for any adverse reaction. Confirm there is no aspirin (salicylate) allergy.

   • First session only. If erythema, itching or swelling occurs, do not proceed.
3. 03

   Apply prodermic 680

   3–5 min, response-led

   Using a fan brush, apply an even layer of the grey clay cream: forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, upper lip. Avoid eyelids, lips and broken skin. The grey base shows coverage clearly, so no area is missed or doubled.

   • Work systematically with uniform strokes. Keep a thin, even film.
4. 04

   Monitor & Titrate

   3–5 min

   Observe continuously. Endpoint: an even white salicylic pseudo-frost with uniform erythema. Mild stinging is expected. This pseudo-frost is not a TCA frost — it rinses away.

   • Session 1: stop at 3 minutes. Increase progressively to a 5-minute maximum. The observed endpoint always overrides the timer.
5. 05

   Neutralize

   2–3 min

   Apply NEUT.01 generously over the treated area at the endpoint, then remove all product and clay with cool water and damp gauze.

   • Neutralize thoroughly. No residual clay or acid should remain on the skin.
6. 06

   Post-Peel Soothing & Discharge

   3–5 min

   Apply REST.01 recovery balm and SPF 50+ sunscreen. Give written post-care instructions and schedule the next session.

   • Patient avoids sun, actives and makeup for the rest of the day.