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Post-procedure
C2Ceramides 2 & 3
MDSurgeon formulated
90Day money-back

Recovery Skin Balm · Post-procedure · Dry, stressed skin

For skin that needs to be left alone to recover.

A rich, comforting balm with ceramides 2 and 3, panthenol, squalane and yucca root to support the look and feel of a healthy moisture barrier on dry, tight, stressed-looking skin.

Fragrance-free · Face and body

  • Deep, lasting comfort for dry, tight-feeling skin
  • Barrier support from ceramides 2 & 3 and panthenol
  • Calm, conditioned-looking skin that feels softer
  • Post-procedure friendly and fragrance-free
$52

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Recovery Gel Cleanser · $52
The gentle cleanse before it
Sunglow Tinted SPF 50+ Sunscreen · $52
Tinted SPF 50+ for sensitive skin
Dr. Shim Ching
After a procedure, skin wants one thing: lipids and quiet. This balm is the quiet.
Dr. Shim Ching, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Double board-certified plastic surgeon, Honolulu

As seen in

Key actives

What is in it, and why.

Every active is here for a reason you can read. Full INCI below.

What is in it, and why.
Ceramides 2 & 3PanthenolSqualane

Ceramides 2 & 3Barrier lipids

Support the look and feel of a healthy moisture barrier.

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)Soothing

Helps skin feel calm and hold on to moisture.

SqualaneEmollient

Skin-identical softness without heaviness.

Yucca root extractBotanical

Soothing humectant support for stressed-looking skin.

Renara™Proprietary recovery complex

ShimChingMD's proprietary recovery complex, the anchoring technology behind every formula in the line. Supports hydration and a healthier-looking complexion over time.

In every ShimChingMD formula

The evidence

Lipids and quiet.

Stressed skin does not need actives. It needs the lipids a barrier is made of, a soothing humectant and nothing that fights it.

2 Ceramides, 2 and 3Barrier support
0 Fragrance, dyes or exfoliantsNothing to react to
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Appearance benefits only; individual results vary. Follow your provider's instructions after procedures.

  • Softer, smoother-looking skin
  • The look and feel of a healthy barrier
  • Comfort for dry, tight-feeling areas
  • Calmer-looking, conditioned skin
Dr. Shim Ching, MD, FRCSC, FACS

From Dr. Ching

This is what goes on my patients' skin when it is at its most fragile. That is the standard.
Dr. Shim Ching, MD, FRCSC, FACSDouble board-certified plastic surgeon · Honolulu

How to use

Where it goes in the routine.

☼Morning

Protect.

1
Cleanse
Recovery Gel Cleanser, lukewarm water.Shop →
2
Recovery Skin Balm
A thin layer on dry or recovering areas, then SPF.
3
SPF
Sunglow Tinted SPF 50+ for sensitive, post-procedure skin.Shop →
☾Night

Unwind.

1
Cleanse
Gentle, no scrubbing.
2
Recovery Skin Balm
A thin layer wherever skin feels tight or stressed.
Morning + nightThin layerFace and body
Nothing to fight. Only comfort.

Recovery

Nothing to fight. Only comfort.

A thin layer wherever skin feels tight, stressed or recovering. Morning and night until it feels like itself again.

Fragrance-freeCeramidesPost-procedure
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Pairs with

Build the routine around it.

ShimChingMD Recovery Gel Cleanser
Step 1

Recovery Gel Cleanser

Soap-free cleanse for sensitive skin.

$52
ShimChingMD Sunglow Tinted SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Morning

Sunglow Tinted SPF 50+ Sunscreen

Tinted mineral SPF for post-procedure skin.

$52
ShimChingMD ScarMend Silicone Scar Treatment
Scar care

ScarMend Silicone Scar Treatment

Silicone gel once skin is closed.

$99
90-day money-backUse it. If your skin does not look better, email hello@shimchingmd.com for a refund.
Free US shipping on $150+Ships in 1–2 business days, delivered in 2–8.
Formulated by a surgeonDr. Shim Ching, double board-certified plastic surgeon, Honolulu.
Clean by designFragrance-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free.

Questions

Asked before buying.

Can I use it right after a procedure?

It is formulated for recovering skin. Follow your provider's instructions on when to begin.

Face or body?

Both. Lips, cheeks, hands, elbows, anywhere dry or stressed.

Is it greasy?

Rich, but it settles into skin. Use a thin layer.

Can I use it with retinol?

Yes. On retinol nights it is a good buffer over the serum.

Fragrance?

None.

Individual results vary. Appearance benefits only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.