I got a chemical peel for the first time recently, which was bold considering how jam-packed my social calendar is. I was surprised by how dry, flaky, and irritated my skin was in the days following the peel, as I thought everyone was being dramatic. But, I quickly realized that chemical peels are not to be underestimated and that if you’re not adequately moisturizing, your skin can look even worse. I have an arsenal of moisturizers in my apartment (perks of the job), but most of them were either too rich, which can actually worsen the dryness, or contained alpha hydroxy acids or retinoids, which are too harsh for sensitive post-peel skin.
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