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What to do after picking the peel? (photos)

March 25, 2016
Asked By:NotListening in Los Angeles, CA

Hi, I did Vitalize peel on Monday, now it is Friday and yesterday I picked my peel. Now the skin continued to peel, but there is a clear distinction between where I picked (red) and where I didn't. Please tell me what to do not to get this worse. I'm using Effaclar H (La Roche Posay) and Panthenol Emulsion. What kind of behavior do you recommend now after I did the damage? (e.g. use some product, not go in the sun at all...) Thanks!

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Answer: Do not pick skin after a peel.

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