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Best Moisturizer After Chemical Peel (what I actually recommend)
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items I'm a dermatology PA, and post-peel skincare is something I walk patients through every single week, so this list reflects what I actually put in front of people after a peel. I look for fragrance-free formulas, strong occlusive or barrier-supporting...
Pure petrolatum, nothing else. Five dollars and genuinely one of the best occlusives available.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Skin Care For Dry Skin and Eczema Relief Original 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly, 13 oz
41 percent petrolatum plus panthenol and glycerin. The classic peel aftercare staple for a reason.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant, Dry Skin Body Moisturizer, 14 Oz Jar
Niacinamide and ceramides in a lotion that absorbs fast. Good for skin that is past the flaking stage.
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Niacinamide, Night Cream for All Skin Types, 3 fl oz
Petrolatum-based and free of fragrance, dyes and lanolin. The thicker choice for the first day or two when skin needs a real seal.
Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment 2.5 oz Unscented
Panthenol and madecassoside in a fragrance-free balm. Good for the days when skin is tight and raw.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 for Dry Skin Irritations, 3.38 fl oz HSA/FSA Eligible
Lightweight enough for daytime, with ceramides and niacinamide. Suits skin that runs oily between peels.
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Free of every common irritant. Thick, bland, and exactly what angry post-peel skin needs.
Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream 16 oz
Squalane and plant ceramides, fragrance free, under $30. Barrier support without the heavy drugstore feel.
Naturium Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream
Copper and zinc sulfate in Avene's thermal spring water base. Fragrance free and built for compromised skin.
Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Omega fatty acids and ceramides for a skin barrier that took a hit. Rich without being greasy.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer
Lipids, peptides, and hyaluronic acid together, all fragrance free. A strong mid-range pick for dry post-peel skin.
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Ceramide and enzyme cream designed as a bland overnight moisturizer. Fragrance free and straightforward.
Barrier Renewal Complex
Airy texture, ceramides and six African oils, fragrance free. Good for skin that feels tight and flaky in the days after a peel.
Lala Retro™ Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Specifically positioned by the brand for use after in-office procedures. Fragrance free and well-formulated.
SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair
Fragrance free and built around the brand's TFC8 complex. Lighter texture, absorbs cleanly, suits normal to combination skin post-procedure.
Augustinus Bader The Cream
The richer of the two TFC8 formulas. Better fit for dry or very sensitized skin that needs more weight after a deeper peel.
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Rich and deeply occlusive, anchored by Miracle Broth. The splurge pick for dry skin that wants one product to carry it through recovery.
The New Rejuvenating Night Cream