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Can You Please Help, Having a Face Peel Soon, Can Someone Tell Which is Best Type of Cream to Use After?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by London2001
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Gentle products and sunblock are a post-peel must

For the first week after a chemical peel use a bland, gentle cleanser to wash your face. Avoid products with scrubbing action, acids or medicated acne washes. Use a rich, fragrance free moisturizer day and night. There are numerous medically dispensed products that are elegant, but good over-the-counter creams are made by Cetaphil, Vanicream, and Cerave. Depending on the peel you may want to moisturize several times throughout the day, and creams will be more hydrating than lotions. A... more

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