Professional sunscreen brand EltaMD has launched its Skin Recovery Regenerating Rapid Recovery Serum and Cream. The professional-exclusive system is designed for recovery after procedures such as laser treatments and microneedling, and for continued daily use.
Both products combine EltaMD’s Amino Acid Restore Complex with an EGF (epidermal growth factor) Tripeptide blend. The serum contains 3 percent Amino Acid Restore Complex and 1 percent EGF Tripeptide, plus hyaluronic acid, allantoin and cica. The cream contains 2.5 percent Amino Acid Restore Complex, 0.5 percent EGF Tripeptide and 2 percent lipid blend, plus ceramides, allantoin and cucumber extract.
According to the brand, a 12-week study of 33 subjects with sensitive skin found the serum neutralized visible redness in 15 minutes. It also found improvements of 14.5 percent in skin laxity, 11 percent in elasticity and 19 percent in tightness. In a four-week split-face assessment of 15 subjects after RF microneedling (Morpheus8, 2mm), the serum reduced skin temperature by 6 percent.
For the cream, an eight-week study of 31 subjects found a single application delivered a 41 percent reduction in dryness, a 36 percent improvement in radiance and a 20 percent improvement in hydration. In a two-week split-face assessment of 15 subjects after fractional laser treatment (Clear + Brilliant), all participants agreed their skin felt smoother and looked more radiant.
EltaMD pairs the products in a four-step regimen: Skin Recovery Amino Acid Cleanser ($38), the serum, the cream and UV Skin Recovery Green Tint Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 ($53).
“Patients are investing more than ever in professional aesthetic treatments and want to protect those results,” says Dr. Annie Woo, senior director of professional affairs at Colgate-Palmolive Skin Health Group. “We designed this system with dermatologists to bridge the gap between post-procedure recovery and daily skincare, providing instant soothing relief while building habits that protect their treatment investment long-term. It’s built to keep working well after the recovery window ends.”
Solana Beach, CA dermatologist Melanie D. Palm, MD, adds that “after lasers or microneedling, patients need products that cool and calm the skin quickly without feeling heavy or irritating. Proper at-home post-procedure care is critical to meeting these immediate needs while maximizing clinical outcomes and sustaining treatment results. I'm thrilled for my patients to experience EltaMD’s breakthrough post-procedure protocol.”
The products are available only through participating skin-health professionals. More information is at EltaMD.com.
