Hardly anyone will tell you that January is a great skincare season. The eczema patches are flaring up, the radiators are showing no mercy, and copious washing is leaving those hands feeling like crusty lizard skin. I admit that all of this is true—however! It’s also prime time for sneaking in all those skin resurfacing, smoothing, and brightening treatments that you’ve been waiting months to schedule. Why now? Well, you can’t exactly remove the topmost layer of your skin in the dead of summer when the UV index is at 12 and you’re walking around in the boiling heat. Beauty fans in the know understand that winter is peak season for aesthetic procedures (including lasers, microneedling, radiofrequency, and more), and therefore, for stocking up on the best post-procedure skincare, because the treatment regimen doesn’t stop when you leave the chair.
Caring for your skin after an in-office procedure is essential to ensure speedy healing and minimize the risk of complications like infections, scarring, and excessive irritation. And while it’s normal to experience some redness, peeling, and sensitivity following a laser or energy-based procedure, these at-home products will help keep you, and your skin, feeling as comfortable as possible. Here’s everything I reach for after a trip to the dermatologist for a little Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, Pico Genesis, or IPL, among others.
