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Moisturizer After a 20% Peel

asked 1 year ago by absynth in Altadena
Latest answer by Jo Herzog, MD
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Tags: moisturizer

After a 20% glycolic or similar peel, is a pure vegetable oil a good moisturizer or should I purchase a specific moisturizer? I was wondering if I could use cocoa butter or sunflower oil or avocado oil.... Thanks so much in advance!

6 answers to Moisturizer After a 20% Peel

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Best moisturizer after a peel?

After a chemical peel, you may find that your skin needs a heavier moisturizer than normal for the first 2 weeks. The moisturizing options are endless, but it helps to follow a few guidelines: The vegetable oils you ask about can be effective, but you may find that they are too "greasy" and not cosmetically elegant. In addition, some plant derived products can react with the skin to cause a contact dermatitis. I would recommend, at a minimum, a fragrance free... more
Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Moisturizer After a Glycolic Acid Peel

In my office, after doing a glycolic acid peel our aestheticians recommend using either Epidermal Repair Cream by SkinCeuticals or Lipid Recovery Cream by Glytone.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Post peel

Not a whole lot needs to be done after a 20% glycolic peel. A good moisturizer like cetaphil cream vanicream , elta MD post peel  usually do fine. I woul dstay away from more than a few applications of a vegetable oil or vaseline because you migfht form little acne like bumps from these products. 
Jo Herzog, MD

Birmingham Dermatologist
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Moisturizers applied directly after a peel may reduce the effectiveness of a peel

Moisturizers applied directly after a peel may reduce the effectiveness of a peel. Some anecdotal case reports have indicated that it is best to wait up to 30 minutes after a peel to apply a moisture lotion. 
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Skin care after glycolic peel

A glycolic 20% peel is a very superficial peel. It is effective and safe for superficial sun damage and mild acne scarring. You should prepare your skin before by not using retin-a or other retinol creams for 3-4 days. After the peel you should use a gentle moisturizer that is non comedogenic (does not block pores) and fragrance free. Cetaphil is a good gentle one to try. Good luck with the peel!
Mohiba Khan Tareen, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Peels

Ask your doctor, the appropriate moisturizer depend on the type of skin.................................
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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