Method of treating skin requiring tattoo removal

A method comprising:

• preconditioning an area of skin of the subject intended to receive a tattoo removal procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
• the first treatment comprising the sequential topical application of one or more preparatory compositions, a first corrective composition, and one or more protective compositions;
• the second treatment comprising the sequential topical application of one or more preparatory compositions, and a second corrective composition,
• wherein the second corrective composition comprises a first active ingredient sensitive to oxidation and a second active ingredient comprising a retinoid.

A method comprising

• preconditioning an area of skin of the subject intended to receive a tattoo removal procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
• the first treatment comprising the sequential topical application of a cleanser, a toner, a first corrective composition containing hydroquinone, and a protective composition;
• the second treatment comprising the sequential topical application of a cleanser, a toner, a second corrective composition comprising hydroquinone and a retinoid;
• and
• performing a tattoo removal procedure on the preconditioned area of skin.

A skin treatment kit for use prior to a tattoo removal procedure comprising:

• a corrective composition;
• at least one supplemental composition selected from the group consisting of preparatory compositions, protective compositions, and combinations thereof;
• and
• instructions for pre-conditioning an area of skin by the ordered application of the corrective composition and the at least one supplemental compositions in preparation for a tattoo removal procedure.

A kit comprising:

• a preparatory composition;
• a corrective composition;
• a protective composition;
• and
• instructions for pre-conditioning an area of skin in preparation for a tattoo removal procedure by administering to the area of skin a first treatment and, after a predetermined period of time, a second treatment,
• the first treatment comprising the sequential topical application of the preparatory composition, the corrective composition, and the protective composition;
• the second treatment comprising the sequential topical application of the preparatory composition, and the corrective composition.

A skin treatment kit for use after a tattoo removal procedure comprising:

• a corrective composition;
• at least one supplemental composition selected from the group consisting of preparatory compositions, protective compositions, and combinations thereof;
• and
• instructions for post-treating an area of skin by the ordered application of the corrective composition and the at least one supplemental compositions after a tattoo removal procedure.