Tinted moisturizer after chemical peel?

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I just got a chemical peel from my esthetician yesterday morning. My skin is now very discolored, which I know if part of the process, but I wasn't expecting to get the peel yesterday (esthetician recommended it due to my acne scars) and I am getting dinner with some friends. I want to know if I'm able to use Laura Mercier's oil free tinted moisturizer to cover up some of the discoloration. Please let me know!

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  As long as you aren’t very irritated from the peel you should be ok to use the tinted moisturizer.  I always recommend using mineral makeup powder to hide the discoloration that comes up from the peel. Hope this helps answers your question.

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

While your skin is exfoliating or experiencing minor peeling after your treatment, we recommend staying away from strong product ingredients at home. It is best to stay gentle with your cleanser and moisturizer and always remember your daily SPF.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your message! We often advise that you can use makeup the next day to cover up any redness or irritation, as long as the makeup or products does not irritate your skin further! I would recommend following up with your provider however as often other offices differ in their policies and sometimes aftercare can change depending on what type of peel you had!

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