The first 72 hours after microneedling, laser resurfacing, or a chemical peel are when your skin barrier is compromised, most vulnerable to irritation, and when the wrong product can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or slow healing. The 72-Hour Cream is formulated for exactly this window — no acids, no retinol, no fragrance, no essential oils. Just calming, hydrating support for skin that shouldn't be asked to do anything but heal.
Yes — it's designed for it. Apply within a few hours of your microneedling session, then continue 2–3× daily for the next 72 hours as needed for hydration and calming. The Aloe + Algae Complex reduces the look of redness and sensitivity while the barrier repairs. From day 4 onward, transition to Ceramide Repair Complex for continued healing support.
Yes — for non-ablative and low-intensity ablative lasers (IPL, Fraxel, BBL), apply as soon as your provider allows (usually 4–6 hours post-treatment). For deeper ablative treatments (fractional CO2), follow your provider's specific protocol first and use The 72-Hour Cream once they clear you for topical moisturizer, typically day 2–3.
Yes — for light-to-medium peels (glycolic, lactic, mandelic, TCA up to 20%), apply from the first evening after your peel, 2–3× daily through the peeling phase. For deeper peels (35%+ TCA, phenol), follow your provider's aftercare protocol first.
Regular moisturizers assume healthy, intact skin. The 72-Hour Cream assumes compromised skin: it's formulated without anything that would irritate a damaged barrier (no fragrance, no essential oils, no acids, no retinol, no synthetic dyes) and built around the Aloe + Algae Complex for maximum calming — without any exfoliation, brightening, or anti-aging actives that a regular moisturizer might contain.
Generally after 7 days for microneedling and light lasers, 10–14 days for medium peels, and following your provider's protocol for deep treatments. Reintroduce actives (glycolic, retinol, vitamin C) one at a time, starting with the gentlest, and only after all visible redness and peeling has resolved.
No — and this is intentional. Post-procedure skin doesn't need more actives; it needs to recover from the intensive active-equivalent effect the procedure just delivered. The Aloe + Algae Complex is supportive (calming, hydrating, barrier-friendly), not active in the exfoliating or brightening sense.
Wait at least 24 hours after most procedures before applying makeup. When you do, apply The 72-Hour Cream first, wait 5 minutes for full absorption, then use only mineral makeup (zinc/titanium-based). Avoid liquid foundations, tinted primers, and anything with silicones for the first 72 hours.
Yes — vegan, cruelty-free, COSMOS Organic certified (99% natural origin, 42% organic), free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, synthetic fragrance, and mineral oil. Manufactured in the EU under GMP standards.
A pea-sized amount for face, applied gently with clean fingertips (don't massage or rub — pat and press). Reapply 2–3× daily during the first 72 hours as skin feels tight or dry. A 50 ml jar comfortably covers one treatment cycle for one person, with product left over for future touch-ups.