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Did I Intensify my Lactic Peel when I Applied Moisturizer with Retinol?
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?
Asked 21 months ago by
3884anon in California
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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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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.
From MIAMI Dr. B
