Should I avoid the pool after a chemical peel?
This is a good question for San Antonio summers because sometimes the only reasonable response to a 95-degree afternoon is finding the nearest swimming pool. Unfortunately, immediately after your peel isn’t the time to dive in. Your skin needs an opportunity to heal without unnecessary irritation.
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