Can I start wearing makeup a day after a chemical peel?

This is a great question, and it all depends on the type of chemical peel you get.  If you are getting a light, "superficial" chemical peel, sometimes known as the "party peel," you can wear makeup almost immediately.  Some of the stronger peels--such as medium depth and deep peels--may require you avoid makeup and your usual skin care products until you have stopped peeling. You can expect to peel for at least one week with medium-depth peels and at least two weeks with deep peels.

Depending on what type of peel was
performed, make can be applied a day after your treatment. With a light to medium peel, make up can be
applied the next day. Deep chemical
peels will have more downtime and the skin should be protected with Polysporin
or other post peel ointment. With
these peels no make up should be applied until the skin has calmed down and started
healing. This is to avoid causing an infection to the treated area.

For mild peels such as 15% glycolic or salicylic acis, mineral makeup if fine.Mineral makeup desn't have any chemicals or preservatives and won't cause any irritation to the skin. Most of the mineral makeup brands also have SPF 15-18.That will give you some extra protection but you should still have you sunscreen every day. Forr deeper and more aggressive chemical peels you should consult your doctor when is safe to apply makeup.