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Did I Intensify my Lactic Peel when I Applied Moisturizer with Retinol?
asked 2 years ago by 3884anon in California
Latest answer by Chad L. Prather, MD
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I had a lactic chemical peel and accidentally applied my normal moisturizer the next morning (Neutrogena Healthy Skin with retinol). I believe this intensified the peel from superficial towards medium. I had swelling which is almost gone and am now on day 4 and starting to peel. Skin is redder than previous days and feels very tight. Is this normal? I was given a sage and citrus moisturizer to apply(plus other items). I want to apply a different moisturizer. What would be good?
2 answers to Did I Intensify my Lactic Peel when I Applied Moisturizer with Retinol?
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Single application of retinol probably didn't affect the peel
Redness and tightness, peeling around day 4... these are all normal steps to experience after a peel. A single application of a moisturizer with retinol probably didn't affect the peel much at all, and it certainly didn't make it into a medium depth peel, so don't worry about that. Rest easy.
A sage and citrus moisturizer, however, may be something that is irritating your skin further... or you could be having an allergic reaction to it. I would recommend cha
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Chad L. Prather, MD
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Intensify my lactic peel when I applied moisturizer with retinol
Most likely you caused a deepening of the peel. Follow your doctors recommendations not us over the net. We can not treat you.
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