Should You Moisturize After a Chemical Peel or Not?

January 30, 2012
Asked By:Jonah1239 in Corona, NY

I heard that moisturizing may delay the peeling process Oh I have one more question too, how are chemical peels on the body different than they are on the face.

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March 24, 2017

Answer: After a chemical peel.

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March 24, 2017

Answer: After a chemical peel.

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April 29, 2016

Answer: Best Moisturizer after a chemical peel

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2016

Answer: Best Moisturizer after a chemical peel

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 12, 2014

Answer: Moisturize after the peel

Jo Herzog, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist
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December 12, 2014

Answer: Moisturize after the peel

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February 1, 2012

Answer: Moisturizing after chemical peels is very beneficial in most cases.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 1, 2012

Answer: Moisturizing after chemical peels is very beneficial in most cases.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 2, 2017

Answer: How do you moisturize after a chemical peel? Opti-Ceramide creams are great

April 2, 2017

Answer: How do you moisturize after a chemical peel? Opti-Ceramide creams are great