After CO2 laser I use Aquaphor and get breakouts, it's seems too occlusive. Can I use a tube of hydrogel for burns instead?

March 15, 2016
Asked By:natureluvr in Castro Valley, CA

I get a CO2 laser done yearly and am told to use Vaseline / Aquaphor / Elta Md's Salve which seems "too occlusive" for my sensitive acne skin (clogging pores & I have breakouts) even on antibiotics. Can I use hydrogel in a tube which hospitals recommend to burn patients, those with ulcers, wounds etc? Any brands you recommend?

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