Is tinted sunscreen safe after microneedling?

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Hello doctors, I would like to know if tinted sunscreen is safe to use after microneedling. I'm aware that in the first 24 hours you aren't supposed to wear sunscreen as you need to let the skin heal but what about after 24 hours so the second day?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about tinted moisturizer and microneedling. Definitely do not apply anything to your skin for the first 24 hours. After that, you are okay to use tinted moisturizer. It takes about 24 hours for all the microchannels created by the microneedling to heal, so the first 24 hours are the most critical! Hope this helps.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! I recommend for patients to wait at least 24 hours to start using their regular creams and moisturizers except for exfoliating or acidic creams.

Jamé Heskett, MD · Answer

Hi, Great question, and the answer is … it depends. 
I would look for a mineral based product with a zinc sunscreen in it. My favorites are Hydropeptide brand tinted sunscreen, great because it is light and tints to the color of your own skin. Or you can use a mineral based powder like Jane Iredale which is zinc based and specially formulated for post procedures and sensitive skin. I like their pressed powder for post micro needling as it provides good coverage for the redness and sunscreen.  Both products are helpful for the healing process as well. 
Hope that helps.

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