Moisturize After Shower?
asked 1 year ago by vietstar in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
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Tags: bathing, moisturizer
im currently using retin a 0.025 everynight..in the morning i wash my face with purpose cleanser and moisture ii win a non comedogetic moisturizer..im wondering can i moisture my face after i take a shower...i usually take a shower around 7-8 p.m. my face got a little bit dry after a shower.
2 answers to Moisturize After Shower?
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Moisturizing and Retin A use
Moisturizing after a shower is the best time. Blot your skin dry and apply a fragrance-free, non-comedogenic moisturizer made for sensitive skin.
Also, if your skin is dry because you use Retin A, you can apply a thin layer of moisturizer under the Retin A at night. It depends on the reason for Retin A: treating acne or photodamage. Photodamaged skin is dry to begin with, so applying moisturizer will be helpful.
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Moisturizing after a shower
It is an ideal time to moisturize after a shower. The skin is still damp and this moisture can be locked into the skin with a good moisturizing cream.
Anthony Perri, MD
Houston Dermatologist
Houston Dermatologist