how soon after a chemical peel can i use retinol
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7-10 days
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Can I use retinol after a chemical peel?
A chemical peel 鈥?even when done right 鈥?can leave your skin irritated, red, and peeling for a few days afterwards. Forget your usual skincare routine. Post peel skin is too delicate for retinol co.
What should I do after a chemical peel?
Forget about retinol, vitamin C or exfoliation (your skin鈥檚 got too much of that already!). After a chemical peel, keep your skincare routine as simple and gentle as possible. Here鈥檚 what you need:
How many chemical peel + retinol questions are there on RealSelf?
There are currently 20 Chemical Peel + Retinol questions and doctor answers on RealSelf. Have a question about Chemical Peel? I did a retinol 20% peel and after it peeled off, my skin is very red. How can I treat the redness? The peel did seem to even out my skin tone but now I’ve got a large red circle area. What can I do to remove the redness?
Should You Wear Sunscreen after a chemical peel?
Do wear sunscreen after a chemical peel. Stating the obvious, but the skin is very vulnerable post-peel. UV light (even daylight on a cloudy day) is damaging your skin.
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