How long do you have to wait until you can moisturize your skin and exercise after having laser on the face. I have slight or very mild crusting and all the redness has disappeared. Should I wait 24 hours to exercise and moisturise or should I wait until the crusting is completely gone. Also is it ok to soak face in shower while the crusting is still there???
Any help would be great!
I’m doing IPL but I guess the aftercare might be the same. My skin gets red and swells up slightly, but I’ve not had any crusting so far so I’m not sure if this helps.
If I remember right, I think the after care instructions I was given said not to exercise for at least 24 hours post treatment. I was told that I can use moisturizer, make-up, sun screen pretty much immediately.
Immediately after my sessions, I apply lots and lots of ice and aloe vera and then moisturize after about an hour. So far I have not had any problems.
I did take a shower after my last session but only with luke-warm water.
I hope someone with more experience can give you better advice. 
Usually they always say 24 hours before exercising, sometimes 48. For face it’s probably not that bad, it’s more an issue on say underarms or legs where they rub together and rub on your clothing etc. I’ve never had crusting anywhere before, so you may want to delay a bit since the sweat might irritate that but not 100%. Moisturizer is okay right after but use a good one not a scented one or one that would cause irritation. Usually they say to avoid hot showers or bath for a day or two as well. After that it’s okay though if you want to soak it or what not, just make sure it’s not too too hot.