The 5 Best Moisturizers After A Chemical Peel (2021 ✅)

If you're looking for a recovery cream to accelerate and improve your skin's natural healing process, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 is hands down the best option.

I personally use this cream for 3-4 days after a chemical peel to soothe my skin and keep it hydrated.

But this is not your average hydrating cream, it's packed with ingredients that help your skin repair itself like madecassoside (the active ingredient in tigergrass or centella asiatica), panthenol, and copper / zinc minerals.

Meanwhile, the formula is infused with natural prebiotic thermal spring water from La Roche-Posay, France, rich in minerals and micronutrients that nourish your skin.

But most importantly, I've found that Cicaplast Baume B5 is super gentle and non-irritating, even when I apply it over freshly peeled skin (because that's when you need it the most!).

I've used lots of good moisturizers and creams, but almost all of them cause stinging or tingling when I apply them after a chemical peel, a telltale sign of skin irritation.

I'm sure you know by now that sunscreen is essential after a chemical peel due to your skin's increased sensitivity to the sun's UV rays.

Sunscreen helps prevent photodamage that manifests as dark spots, uneven tone, and signs of aging.

(in fact, many signs of aging are related to sun exposure, such as wrinkles, age spots, and pigmentation)

The problem is, it's easy to forget (and who has the time?), not to mention that most sunscreens leave behind a tacky white residue that weights down your skin.

That's where La Roche-Posay comes in! (again 😀)

Their Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer SPF 30 is a lightweight lotion that hydrates and nourishes with niacinamide (vitamin B3), glycerin, and ceramides, while protecting your skin from sun exposure.

The formula is infused with thermal spring water that's gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.

With 13,000+ reviews (yes, that right!), La Roche-Posay is one of the bestselling face moisturizers of all time, and unlike premium brands, this one costs under $20 so there's no reason not to give it a try!

For a little "taste of Heaven", Planet Eden has what you need: an antioxidant recovery cream loaded with organic ingredients (too long for me to count!).

Some of the key ingredients include cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, and several essential oils.

I tried this cream as part of a Planet Eden chemical peel kit and I absolutely loved the heavenly vanilla scent along with its light yet rich creamy texture.

This cream is easy to apply and absorbs pretty quickly.

My only complaint is it caused a bit of stinging around my eyes and cheeks, an obvious sign of skin irritation.

If you have sensitive skin, I'd suggest using La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 or Toleriane instead.

Essential oils are one of the most powerful remedies for wounds, burns, and injuries, given their unique healing properties and anti-inflammatory abilities.

Platinum Skin Care created a unique blend of healing oils to assist with skin repair and regeneration, including the coveted helichrysum oil (has been used since the times of the Romans) and German chamomile CO2 oil, a more potent version of the traditional steam distillated essential oil with stronger anti-inflammatory qualities.

There's a dozen more oils in this product like almond, sesame, tamanu, jobjoba, and seabuckthorn (the carrier oils), plus ylang-ylang, manuka, jasmine sambac, and geranium rose oil (the remaining essential oils).

Make sure to apply sparingly (a few drops is enough) and keep the bottle stored in a cool, dark place since essential oils will easily oxidize if not stored properly.

Last but not least, if you want a post-peel serum to accelerate the recovery process and stimulate collagen production, QRxLabs Peptide Complex Serum is the perfect solution!

Featuring a proprietary blend of peptides including arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, and alanine, this serum helps your body rebuild essential structures like collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans in the dermis.

(technically, these are "amino acids", the basic building blocks for proteins, but QRxLabs calls them "peptides", which are chains of two or more amino acids)

Meanwhile, a blend of botanicals like chamomile, jojoba seed oil, gotu kola, and horsetail extract assist with your skin's wound healing process for better results.

Finally, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera help to keep your freshly peeled face soothed and hydrated.

With 1,500 reviews, Peptide Complex Serum deserves a Reader's Choice award for best post-peel serum.