{"id":12361,"date":"2019-12-16T14:37:16","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T22:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=12361"},"modified":"2021-03-05T11:21:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T19:21:17","slug":"soothing-moisturizers-for-post-procedure-skin-according-to-doctors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/soothing-moisturizers-for-post-procedure-skin-according-to-doctors","title":{"rendered":"9 Soothing Moisturizers for Post-Procedure Skin, According to Doctors"},"content":{"rendered":"

After getting a laser<\/a>, Vampire Facial<\/a>, or microdermabrasion<\/a> treatment, the last thing your skin needs is to come in contact with anything else that may further irritate your already sensitive complexion. While your first instinct may be to slather a moisturizer on the inflamed skin, the product you reach for can make or break your healing process. Keeping skin hydrated post-procedure is key when it comes to a successful (and quick) recovery, but a moisturizer filled with strong acids or chemicals will only strip and disturb your skin even more.<\/p>

“The most important thing to look for in post-procedure moisturizers is occlusives, like petrolatum, vitamin E oil, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, lanolin, and aloe, which are designed to prevent water loss,” explains NYC board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman,<\/a> referring to the moisturizing agent that’s known for its ability to form a protective layer over the epidermis. “Moisturized wounds have been proven to heal<\/a> much [more] effectively and rapidly—we used to think wounds needed to air out and scab, but moisture actually helps.” See below for nine derm-recommended moisturizers, ideal for sensitive and post-procedure skin.<\/p>

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Ghost Democracy Clean Lightweight Daily Face Moisturizer<\/a> ($28)<\/strong><\/h2>

Whether you use this hydrator post-procedure or simply on days when your complexion appears to be acting up, the results are always the same—impressive. “This moisturizer uses completely clean ingredients and technology—oat extract and niacinamide protect and soothe inflamed skin, while panthenol enhances wound healing<\/a>,” explains New York City board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner<\/a>. “Probiotic extracts help maintain a healthy microbiome, for optimal skin function.” <\/p>

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Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar<\/strong><\/a> ($195)<\/strong><\/h2>

“This product can be applied immediately post-procedure for faster recovery and healthier-looking skin,” says Dr. Hadley King,<\/a> a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “It has been shown to enhance efficacy and reduce downtime of both ablative and non-ablative skin rejuvenating procedures.” According to Dr. King, this product enhances healthy skin by helping to clear damage and debris in the extracellular matrix (in other words, the network of molecules that provide structure to skin cells) while also helping to support the skin’s natural ability to produce new, healthy elastin and collagen. “The high antioxidant activity is designed to calm the skin and reduce redness.”<\/p>

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