Lactic Peel

Step-by-step clinical application guide for practitioners

Contraindications

• Active skin infections in treatment area
• Compromised skin barrier
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Isotretinoin use within the last 6 months
• Topical retinoids use within 72 hours
• Open wounds or broken skin in treatment area
• Fitzpatrick V skin type (extreme caution only)
• Known allergy to lactic acid

Neutralize Immediately If

1. Severe burning or pain
2. Intense erythema (deep red)
3. Visible edema or swelling
4. Urticaria (hives or welts)
5. Patient distress or inability to tolerate

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

• Anti-Aging
• Hydration
• Brightening
• Sensitive Skin

1. 01

   Cleanse & Degrease

   2–3 min

   Cleanse with gentle non-residue cleanser. Remove makeup, sunscreen, surface impurities. Degrease skin using pre-peel degreasing solution with gauze.

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

   Patch Test

   2 min

   Apply a small amount behind the ear. Observe for 2 minutes for any adverse reaction.

   • Shorter patch test duration (2 min) due to high concentration. If any reaction, do not proceed.
3. 03

   Apply prodermic L80

   1–2 min

   Apply 1–1.5ml of product. The formulation is a liquid/gel consistency. START TIMER IMMEDIATELY upon application. Apply in thin, even layers using fan brush.

   • START TIMER IMMEDIATELY. Timing is critical at this concentration.
4. 04

   Monitor & Titrate

   3–5 min

   Monitor continuously for 3–5 minutes. NEVER exceed 5 minutes contact time. First session target is 2 minutes. Watch for uniform pink erythema.

   • NEVER exceed 5 minutes. First session: 2 min target. Increase progressively in subsequent sessions.
5. 05

   Neutralize

   2–3 min

   Apply sodium bicarbonate solution or cold water to neutralize the peel. Gently wipe with damp gauze until all product is removed.

   • This peel is NOT self-neutralizing. Neutralize thoroughly in-clinic. Do not allow patient to leave with product on.
6. 06

   Post-Peel Soothing & Discharge

   3–5 min

   Apply recovery moisturizer and SPF 50+ sunscreen. Skin should feel hydrated post-treatment. Provide written post-care instructions.

   • Skin typically feels hydrated rather than tight immediately post-peel due to lactic acid’s humectant properties.

Clinical outcomes from supervised sessions. Actual results depend on skin type, adherence to protocol, and sun protection.

After

After