I am day 2 after my jesner peel and my skin has darkened and started to crack I have been applying papanthen cream is it ok to put make up over the top ?
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Excellent for all skin types and helps to improve discoloration of the skin. Combines resoreinol, lactic acid, and salicyclic acid to result in deeper penetration and greater exfoliation of the outer layers of the skin cells. The deeper exfoliation produces noticeable flaking and exfoliation in...
The redness will likely resolve, but there is a slight risk of hyperpigmentation after the peel, so I would recommend a post chemical peel topical regimen. I use the Melarase program in my practice. Apply Melarase AM in the morning and Melarase PM in the evening to even out the color post peel...
Your rosacea may flare after a chemical peel. I would suggest a lighter peel followed by PDL to reduce the redness and rosacea. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
