Why Does Red Skin After Facial Treatments?

Facial treatments can make your skin feel fresher, but sometimes red skin appears afterwards.

Red skin, a burning sensation, itching, or mild stinging are quite common, especially after procedures involving exfoliation, extractions, or the use of high-concentration active ingredients.

In most cases, these effects are temporary and subside within one to two days. However, if redness or itching persists for longer, it may be a sign that your skin requires additional care.

Why Does Red Skin Appear After Facial Treatments?

• Over-exfoliation weakens the skin barrier, making skin more sensitive.
• Comedone extraction can leave red marks that may last for 1–2 days.
• Strong skincare ingredients can sometimes be too harsh for certain skin types, triggering irritation.

A little redness is normal. But if the itching or irritation worsens, it means your skin is “protesting” and needs help to calm down.

Benefits of wund+™ Regeneration Cream

This cream is specially formulated to soothe and repair dry, irritated, or red skin. Its active ingredients work together to provide multiple benefits:

• Vitamin B: helps improve skin appearance and supports regeneration.
• Vitamin C: protects the skin from environmental stress and free radicals.
• Vitamin E: prevents moisture loss and keeps the skin hydrated.
• Allantoin calms the skin, reducing stinging, itching, and redness.

With this combination, your skin can feel comfortable, hydrated, and healthy again after going through intensive treatments.

How to Use

1. Gently cleanse and pat the face dry.
2. Apply a thin, even layer of wund+™ Regeneration Cream to dry or irritated areas.
3. Use twice daily or as needed.
4. Avoid applying directly to open wounds or broken skin.

With regular use, wund+™ Regeneration Cream can be your skin’s best companion after treatments—helping speed up recovery while keeping your skin barrier strong.

Reference

Dermatica. Accessed in 2025. My Skin Is Red After Using My Treatment. Is This Normal?