7 Post-Treatment Essentials I Used After My First Laser

Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar ($195) is a pre and post skin-treatment essential for a reason. This was a must to prep before my laser as it features Tri-Hex technology that helps not only soothe and calm, but also clears out damaged collagen and protein cells in order to promote faster healing. I’ve used it before and after a microneedling treatment with great results, so it was a no-brainer to also incorporate into my pre and post laser routine.

During my Clear + Brilliant laser treatment Dr. Beer used his ScientificRX Mega-Vitamin C and Ferulic Antioxidant Serum ($103) which is a powerful skin brightener. “Because the laser helps to create microchannels in the skin that immediately start to heal post-procedure to stimulate the skin-remodeling process, whatever serums you apply immediately after will absorb better into the skin and help optimize results,” Dr. Beer explained. This serum features a blend of vitamin C which helps to diminish discoloration, as well as niacinamide and ferulic acid to defend against skin aging.

This La Roche Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with Sunscreen ($43) provides a gentle protection that won’t irritate skin while allowing you to smooth fine lines and wrinkles with powerful antioxidants. I love that it’s a simple step that lets you continue your anti-aging routine while letting your skin recover without triggering a reactive response.

Avene Cicalfate + Restorative Protective Cream ($28) acts like a cocoon and is so thick and nourishing it helped get me through the sandpaper-like skin phase the week immediately after treatment.

On day one after treatment you can start wearing a light, tinted moisturizer to give skin an even look while it heals. My go-to, Glo Skin Beauty C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF 30 ($47), is a 3-in-1 moisturizer, SPF and skin brightener with natural mineral pigments that offer a sheer, but buildable, coverage.

Remove impurities and makeup with zero harshness with Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm ($112) removes impurities, makeup and grime while treating skin with added hydration. It’s so gentle and soothing, I couldn’t imagine using anything else for those first few days after treatment.

Keeping Furtuna Skin’s Rinascita Delle Olive Replenishing Balm ($185) on my nightstand was a good call. Its blend of wild foraged botanical ingredients—all sourced from the brand’s Sicilian estate—not only calms stressed skin, but also provides a protective layer as it heals. I used it most nights as an evening ritual and let the solid cerulean-blue formulation melt right into my skin before bed.