The top post-procedure products we can’t live without.
The 12 Best Skin Care Products to Use Post-Procedure
SOOTHING SPRAY
We keep our medicine cabinets stocked with natural Avène Thermal Spring Water ($18.50)—it’s a post-procedure essential for calming skin and keeping it moist, which helps expedite the healing process.
BARRIER REPAIR
When skin is irritated and uncomfortable, DefenAge Barrier Balance Cream Fragrance-Free ($127) employs the brand’s signature Age-Repair Defensin peptides to reprogram the skin, giving it new, fresh cells so it’s in a healthier state.
FAT FIGHTER
Specifically formulated to enhance the results of skin-tightening and fat-melting procedures, Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment with TriHex Technology ($195) activates the dermal fat around the hair follicle to naturally signal the process and removal of fat debris.
LIP SERVICE
Whether lips are perpetually dry or just need a little extra moisture after fillers, Neova Cu3 Lip Repair ($26) drenches them in hydration as it also heals chapped areas with its patented Copper Peptide Complex.
GENTLE CLEANSER
Designed to gently cleanse compromised skin, NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser ($34) is a soap-free, non-foaming gel that gets rid of makeup and daily debris without aggravating or over-drying the skin.
DAILY DEFENSE
Quick-to-absorb and fragrance-free, Environ Focus Care Comfort+ Vita-Enriched Antioxidant Gel ($54) helps prolong the anti-aging effects of in-office treatments by shielding skin from pollutants and stress with vitamins C and E and beta-carotene.
SUN SHIELD
Protecting tender, post-procedure skin from the sun is a must, and Exuviance Sheer Daily Protector SPF 50 ($42) not only delivers broad-spectrum mineral coverage, but also a sheer, universal tint to help even skin tone.
HEALING AGENT
A must-have post chemical peel and laser, Jan Marini BioShield ($135) hydrates and protects uber-sensitive skin by creating a silicone-based, occlusive barrier on the surface that locks in growth factors, peptides and soothing agents for enhanced recovery.
MIRACLE MAKEUP
Formulated by a
dermatologist, cult-classic Dermablend Quick-Fix Full Coverage Concealer Stick ($26) is a magic eraser
for hiding any redness
or bruising on the
face after injections
and other treatments,
and wears for up
to 16 hours.
INSTANT HYDRATOR
Like a tall drink of water for dehydrated, post-treatment skin, Glytone Hydration Intensifying Serum ($56) instantly quenches dry areas with ceramides while also infusing skin with amino acids for a smoother, plumper look.
REDNESS REMEDY
NIA24 Rapid Redness Recovery’s ($49) green tint counteracts redness as the lotion alleviates any skin discomfort. Plus, it’s light enough to layer under makeup, so getting back to a regular routine is easier than ever.
GLOW BOOSTER
To optimize the brightening effects of a peel, laser or light treatment after skin has healed, apply Instytutum Anti-Wrinkle Brightening C-ERUM ($95)—it contains 15-percent vitamin C THD— day and night for a never-ending glow.
