Journal · Protection · 4 min
Post-treatment sun etiquette.
The two weeks after any resurfacing procedure are the ones that decide whether it landed. Shade, mineral, hat.
The Biomedical Emporium® formulation desk
23 April 2026
Freshly resurfaced skin is unusually photo-reactive. UV in the first ten days after a peel or laser can produce pigment changes that outlast the treatment itself, sometimes by months. The physics is unforgiving.
The protocol is not. Mineral SPF at 30 or higher every three hours during daylight. Physical shade, a wide-brim hat, and outdoor time reserved for morning or evening. Skip windows in the car if you can. Skip nothing.
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