Washing your face with a mild cleanser such as Cetaphil, QV wash or aqueous cream is advised. We recommend twice daily washing- this removes the dead skin cells, and helps with healing. Remember to use a simple bland moisturiser such as QV Intensive, or White Soft Parrafin to help with healing. Sunscreen should on be used when your skin has healed up completely, usually 4-8 days after fractional laser, depending on the settings. regardsDr Davin S. LimLaser and Aesthetic DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia
I recommend that people wash with cooler water and Aquanil only for a few days. Soaps and specific cleansers can be intensely irritating to skin after fractional lasers. Didn't your office give you specific post-care instructions? "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."