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The timeline.
Day 0 (procedure day)
Saline compresses + Cicaplast
Cool saline-soaked gauze for 10 minutes every two hours. Cicaplast Baume B5+ as the only topical for the first 24 hours. Nothing else.
Days 1 – 3
Gentle cleanser + occlusive only
Lukewarm rinse with low-pH cleanser AM + PM. Re-apply Cicaplast or petrolatum 3–4× daily. Mineral SPF 50+ (zinc only) when going outside.
Days 4 – 7
Add ceramide moisturiser
Once peeling subsides, layer a ceramide cream after the occlusive. Centella ampoule optional for visible erythema.
Week 2
Re-introduce hydrators
Hyaluronic-acid serum, panthenol gels. Still no actives. Continue mineral-only SPF.
Weeks 3 – 4
Re-introduce niacinamide
Single active, 4–5%, AM + PM. Watch for any flush or sting; back off if either appears.
Week 4+
Resume baseline routine
Add back retinoids and acids one at a time, twice-weekly first, alternate-night by week 6. Resume normal SPF.