How to Care for Peeling Skin After Exfoliation (Without Ruining Your Results!)

Peeling after chemical exfoliation or professional treatments is totally normal—it means your skin is renewing itself! But those flakes can be annoying. Here’s how to manage them without compromising your glow-up, plus the best soothing products to stock up on.


5 Golden Rules for Post-Peel Care

  1. Hydrate Like Crazy
    Use a fragrance-free moisturizer packed with ceramides or panthenol to calm skin and reduce flakes.

  2. Cleanse Gently
    Skip harsh scrubs! Opt for a non-foaming, pH-balanced cleanser (salicylic acid is okay if your skin tolerates it).

  3. Hands Off!
    No picking—let flakes shed naturally to avoid scars or irritation.

  4. Soothe with Thermal Water/Toner
    Spritz throughout the day to reduce redness. For enlarged pores, try a gentle pore-refining toner.

  5. SPF is Non-Negotiable
    New skin = ultra-sensitive. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 50+ daily to prevent dark spots.


Best Products to Repair Post-Peel Skin in Egypt

1. Dermactive Acti-Repair Cica Cream

ACTI-REPAIR CICA Cream, Post Peel Cream - مرطب ديرما اكتيف الازرق، أفضل كريم بعد التقشير

We believe this is a strong contender for the best post-peel cream in Egypt, here's why:

 For: Red, irritated skin after peels/laser
 Cica + panthenol speed up healing
✔ Lightweight, non-greasy

2. Uriage Bariéderm Cica-Cream

 For: Extreme sensitivity
 Copper-zinc + thermal water disinfect + soothe
✔ Creates a protective barrier

3. ACM Cicastim Repair Cream

ACM Cicastim Repair Cream

 For: Burning/stinging sensations
 Allantoin + vitamin E reduce inflammation
✔ Balances skin microbiome

4. Avène Cicalfate+ Cream

AVÈNE CICALFATE+ CREAM

 For: Fast-tracked healing
 Heals 2.5x faster than natural recovery
✔ Safe for face/body (even babies!)

Check our Avène Cicalfate collection for damaged skin.


Pro Tips

  • Wait 48 hours before using active ingredients again

  • Sleep on silk pillows to reduce friction

  • Pat dry—never rub peeling areas


Final Thought: Peeling = progress! With these steps, your skin will bounce back softer and brighter than ever. All recommended products are available at Bashrety for your post-peel recovery kit!