When can I apply moisturizer after a salicylic chemical peel done professionally? (photo)

Hi, thank you for your question.
Chemical peels remove the outermost surface of your skin to help reduce visible signs of skin aging, acne and discoloration. Also, they reveal brighter, smoother skin. Your skin is more delicate after a peel so avoid direct sun exposure.Wash your face with cool water. Peels can temporarily compromise your skin’s protective barrier, it’s important to apply a medium-to-thick moisturizer. Drink more water to help avoid dehydration, which could cause your skin to feel irritated. Try to avoid any type of intense workouts two days after peel. Do not remove the dead skin peeling, let it peel all by itself.
  Best of luck, Dr.Longwill

Typically you receive a post peel topical from the provider who performed the peel. Light chemical peels generally respond well to light, therapeutic moisturizers. Do not add any type of moisturizer with retinol, glycolic or harsh active ingredients. Hydrocortisone is a good ointment to apply to any peel for 3-5 days. Vaseline or Aquaphor can be applied if there is a lot of irritation.

Thanks for your questions and photo.  Hopefully you had excellent success with your chemical peel and are very happy by now with the results.  The best thing to do after a peel is to make sure you have proper  post-care instructions from your aesthetician or dermatologist before leaving the office.  They would ideally have gone over all those questions you had.  Some peel kits even have products patients can take home and use to hasten the healing and make the after effects more comfortable.  Please call the clinic that treated you and they should help with any questions you have.  Always see an expert, and best of luck!