Skincare After Laser Treatment | R7 & S7 Recovery Creams Explained
Post-Treatment Skincare · R7 + S7
Skincare After Laser Treatment
R7 and S7 were developed for a simple reason: skin often needs something different immediately after a professional aesthetic treatment than it does during a normal everyday skincare routine.
R7 is a concentrated moisturising and recovery-focused cream containing Centella asiatica, beta-glucan, sodium hyaluronate, multiple peptides and the patented Botaniceutical Plus-10 botanical complex.
S7 adds a different priority: SPF50+ PA++++ UV protection, alongside moisturising and skin-conditioning ingredients including Centella-derived components, niacinamide, peptides and adenosine.
Together they provide two different skincare options that can be incorporated into practitioner-led aftercare following treatments such as RF Microneedling and fractional laser.
After treatment
Why Does Skincare Need to Change After RF Microneedling or Laser?
A professional treatment deliberately creates a controlled response within the skin. The skincare used immediately afterwards therefore has a different job from an everyday anti-ageing routine.
Following RF Microneedling, treated skin may temporarily feel warm, tight, dry or sensitive and can appear red. Fractional laser can create a more pronounced recovery response, depending on treatment wavelength, depth, density and energy.
During this period the skincare objective is usually relatively simple: maintain appropriate hydration, support comfort, avoid unnecessary irritation and follow the treating practitioner's instructions.
This is why a post-treatment routine does not necessarily need a long list of exfoliating or corrective actives. In the early stages, simple moisturising and barrier-focused care can be more appropriate.
Different jobs
R7 vs S7: What's the Difference?
The easiest way to understand the two products is to think about the different priorities they address.
| Feature | R7 | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Moisturising and recovery-focused skincare | Moisturising skincare with high UV protection |
| SPF | No | SPF50+ PA++++ |
| Centella | Centella asiatica extract | Centella-related ingredients including Centella asiatica, madecassoside and asiaticoside |
| Peptides | Multiple peptides including Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Multiple peptide ingredients including Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1 and others |
| Hydration support | Includes sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan alongside a moisturising cream base | Moisturising formulation combined with sunscreen protection |
| Particularly useful when | Hydration and moisturising support are the immediate priorities | Daytime UV protection has been introduced as part of the post-treatment protocol |
| Daily skincare | Can also be used as a moisturiser outside the immediate post-treatment period | Can also be used as a high-protection daytime moisturising sunscreen |
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They Are Not Necessarily Either/Or Products
R7 and S7 can have different places within the same overall routine. R7 is the more straightforward moisturising and recovery-focused cream. S7 becomes particularly useful when daytime SPF50+ PA++++ protection is appropriate.
Exactly when each product should be introduced after a professional procedure depends on the treatment and the instructions given by the treating practitioner.
Recovery-focused moisturising
What Is R7 Regeneration Cream?
R7 is much more interesting when you look at the complete formulation rather than focusing on a single botanical extract.
The actual R7 packaging confirms a formulation containing Centella asiatica, sodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan, allantoin, multiple peptides, glutathione, carnosine and a broad botanical complex.
That makes its role relatively clear: R7 is a moisturising cream built around several different categories of skin-conditioning ingredients rather than one headline active.
For post-treatment use, the sensible emphasis is hydration, comfort and supporting the skin surface while the normal treatment response settles.
It can also be used outside the immediate post-treatment period as part of a normal moisturising skincare routine.
Inside R7
R7 Ingredient Deep Dive
No individual ingredient proves that a finished cream will change the outcome of an aesthetic procedure, but several parts of the formula have a clear skincare rationale.
Centella Asiatica
Centella is one of the most widely researched botanicals used in skin-conditioning and recovery-focused formulations.
Its naturally occurring triterpenes include compounds such as asiaticoside and madecassoside. Research into Centella has examined its relationship with skin repair, inflammatory signalling, collagen synthesis and antioxidant activity.
Beta-Glucan
Beta-glucan is used in skincare for its moisturising and skin-conditioning properties and has also been widely studied in the context of skin and wound biology.
Within R7, it sits logically alongside the hydrating and comfort-focused ingredients rather than acting as a stand-alone treatment.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate is a form of hyaluronic acid widely used as a humectant to help attract and retain water within the surface layers of the skin.
That makes it particularly relevant in a moisturising formulation for skin that can feel dry or tight following an aesthetic procedure.
Allantoin
Allantoin is widely used in moisturising and sensitive-skin formulations for its conditioning and soothing properties.
It complements the broader recovery-focused character of R7 rather than functioning as an aggressive active.
Five Peptides
The R7 pack lists Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4.
Peptides are used in cosmetic formulations as signalling and skin-conditioning ingredients, with different peptides serving different formulation purposes.
Glutathione & Carnosine
R7 also contains glutathione and carnosine, two molecules commonly discussed in relation to oxidative stress.
Their presence adds to the antioxidant-oriented formulation, but we would not describe the finished cream as clinically proven to prevent or reverse treatment-related oxidative damage.
A genuine ten-botanical complex
What Is Botaniceutical Plus-10?
R7 contains the patented Botaniceutical Plus-10 complex — a blend of ten botanical extracts rather than a marketing name for one single ingredient.
Botanical Blend
The complex combines ten plant and fungal extracts selected for use within cosmetic skincare formulations.
Part of the Whole Formula
Botaniceutical Plus-10 sits alongside peptides, Centella, beta-glucan, sodium hyaluronate, glutathione and carnosine.
Not Just Black Sesame
Black sesame is one component of the ten-extract blend rather than the defining ingredient in R7.
The ten components listed within Botaniceutical Plus-10 are:
- Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract
- Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
- Phellinus Linteus Extract
- Morus Alba Bark Extract
- Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
- Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
- Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
- Angelica Gigas Root Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
The important point is not that one of these botanicals somehow “detoxifies” the skin or performs the work of the professional treatment. It is that R7 contains a broad, multi-component moisturising and skin-conditioning formulation.
Recovery + photoprotection
What Is S7 Recovery & Regeneration Sun Cream?
S7 is not simply R7 with SPF added. It is a separate formulation built around daytime moisturising and high UV protection.
The defining feature is SPF50+ PA++++, but the ingredient list on the current pack also shows a much broader skincare formulation.
Alongside its sunscreen filters, S7 includes ingredients such as niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract, madecassoside, asiaticoside, adenosine and multiple peptides.
That makes S7 particularly relevant to daytime care once sunscreen is appropriate within the practitioner's recovery protocol.
This matters after procedures where unwanted UV exposure may be a particular concern, including resurfacing and treatments that can leave the skin temporarily more vulnerable or reactive.
Inside S7
More Than an SPF50+ Sunscreen
The current S7 packaging shows a modern multi-filter sunscreen system alongside several familiar skincare ingredients.
SPF50+ PA++++
S7 uses a combination of UV filters rather than relying on a single filter to provide its stated high-level UVA and UVB protection.
The pack carries an SPF50+ PA++++ rating.
Centella + Madecassoside + Asiaticoside
S7 contains Centella asiatica alongside madecassoside and asiaticoside — two of the triterpene compounds particularly associated with Centella research.
They fit naturally within a formulation designed for skin that may feel sensitive or stressed.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a well-established skincare ingredient used in formulations concerned with skin barrier function, tone and general skin conditioning.
Its presence makes S7 more than a conventional basic sunscreen formula.
Peptides
The S7 pack lists several peptide ingredients including Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1 and Tripeptide-29, alongside additional peptide ingredients.
Adenosine
Adenosine is commonly used in Korean skincare formulations as a skin-conditioning and anti-ageing cosmetic ingredient.
Moisturising Base
Ingredients such as glycerin and emollient components help give S7 its dual role as both a sunscreen and moisturising daytime skincare product.
After needle-delivered RF
R7 & S7 After RF Microneedling
RF Microneedling creates controlled microchannels while delivering radiofrequency energy within the skin. Temporary redness, warmth, mild swelling, sensitivity or roughness can occur as the skin responds.
Post-treatment skincare therefore usually needs to be simple and well tolerated.
R7 can provide the moisturising component of that routine where appropriate. S7 can provide high daytime UV protection once the practitioner advises that sunscreen should be applied.
The exact timing depends on needle depth, RF settings, treatment area, individual response and the protocol used by the treating clinic.
After fractional resurfacing
R7 & S7 After Fractional CO₂ Laser
Fractional CO₂ laser can produce a considerably more pronounced post-treatment response than lighter skin treatments.
Depending on treatment intensity, the skin may go through periods of redness, warmth, dryness, crusting or flaking as it recovers.
For that reason, the treating practitioner's aftercare instructions take priority.
R7 may have a role as a moisturising recovery cream when appropriate for the stage of recovery. S7 can provide high UV protection once sunscreen is suitable for use on the treated skin.
We would not advise automatically applying any cosmetic product directly onto freshly resurfaced skin simply because it is described as post-treatment skincare. The timing should match the laser protocol and the way the skin is healing.
A simple way to understand the pair
How R7 & S7 May Fit Together
Think of R7 as the recovery-focused moisturising product and S7 as the daytime moisturising and UV-protection product.
R7
Hydration, moisturising and skin-conditioning support when the treated skin is ready for a cream-based product.
S7
SPF50+ PA++++ daytime protection with additional moisturising and skin-conditioning ingredients.
Practitioner Protocol
Determines when each product is introduced and whether both are appropriate after the specific procedure.
An Example — Not a Universal Prescription
Once the practitioner is happy for moisturising skincare to be introduced, R7 may be used as the recovery-focused moisturiser. When sunscreen is appropriate, S7 may then be used during the day to add high UVA and UVB protection.
That might mean S7 during the day and R7 later in the routine, but there is no single timetable suitable for every RF Microneedling or laser procedure.
What the research actually tells us
Is There Evidence for Post-Procedure Skincare?
There is growing research into the role of carefully selected skincare around aesthetic procedures — but it is important not to confuse evidence for a general approach or ingredient with evidence for a specific finished product.
Post-RF Microneedling Moisturising
A small 2019 study followed 15 patients using a multi-ingredient facial moisturiser before and after RF Microneedling and reported that the regimen was well tolerated.
That supports the general principle that appropriate moisturising skincare can form part of an RF Microneedling routine, but the study did not test R7 or S7.
Post-Treatment Skincare & RF Microneedling
A separate 2022 study involving 29 subjects examined a specific commercial post-treatment skincare protocol after RF Microneedling and reported favourable comfort and satisfaction findings.
Again, this supports interest in post-procedure skincare as a category rather than proving a clinical effect for R7 or S7.
RF Microneedling & Fractional CO₂
Recent controlled research has also investigated skincare used around both fractional CO₂ laser and RF Microneedling, reflecting the increasing interest in how skincare can support the post-procedure period.
The tested products were different formulations, so the findings should not be transferred directly to R7 or S7.
Centella Asiatica
Centella has a substantial research history in dermatology. Reviews discuss compounds including asiaticoside and madecassoside and their potential roles in collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity and inflammatory pathways.
This helps explain why Centella appears so often in recovery-focused skincare formulations, but it does not mean every Centella cream has been clinically proven to accelerate post-laser healing.
Keep recovery simple
What Else Should You Consider After Treatment?
- Follow the specific aftercare instructions supplied by your clinic
- Avoid picking, scratching or deliberately removing flaking skin
- Do not automatically restart retinoids immediately after treatment
- Avoid strong exfoliating acids until the practitioner advises they can be reintroduced
- Avoid abrasive scrubs on recovering skin
- Introduce sunscreen according to the treatment protocol
- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure following treatments where the skin is particularly photosensitive
- Contact the treating clinic if the skin response is significantly different from what you were advised to expect
Not only after procedures
Can You Use R7 & S7 as Everyday Skincare?
Yes. Neither product has to be reserved exclusively for the week after an aesthetic procedure.
R7 can also function as a general moisturising cream where its combination of humectants, emollients, peptides and botanical ingredients suits the user's skin.
S7 can function as a daily high-protection facial sunscreen with additional moisturising and skin-conditioning ingredients.
That dual role is useful because patients do not necessarily have to purchase a product that becomes irrelevant once the immediate post-treatment period has finished.
Common questions
R7 & S7 Post-Treatment Skincare FAQs
What is the difference between R7 and S7?
R7 is primarily a moisturising and recovery-focused cream. S7 is a separate daytime formulation that combines moisturising skincare with SPF50+ PA++++ UV protection.
Can I use R7 after RF Microneedling?
R7 is designed for use within post-treatment skincare and may be used after RF Microneedling when appropriate. The timing should follow the aftercare instructions supplied by the practitioner who performed the procedure.
Can I use R7 after CO₂ laser?
R7 can form part of a post-laser moisturising routine, but fractional CO₂ can create a more substantial recovery response. Products should therefore be introduced according to the specific protocol supplied by the treating clinic.
What is Botaniceutical Plus-10?
Botaniceutical Plus-10 is a patented complex of ten botanical extracts used within R7. The blend includes extracts such as liquorice root, peony, black sesame, Scutellaria, Angelica, Morus alba and Phellinus linteus.
Does R7 contain peptides?
Yes. The current R7 formulation lists Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4.
Does R7 contain Centella asiatica?
Yes. R7 contains Centella asiatica extract alongside beta-glucan, sodium hyaluronate, peptides and other skin-conditioning ingredients.
What SPF is S7?
S7 carries an SPF50+ PA++++ rating and uses a combination of UV filters to provide high-level UVA and UVB protection.
Does S7 contain Centella?
Yes. The S7 ingredient list includes Centella asiatica extract as well as madecassoside and asiaticoside, compounds associated with Centella.
Does S7 contain niacinamide?
Yes. Niacinamide is listed within the current S7 formulation, alongside Centella-related ingredients, peptides, adenosine and the sunscreen filter system.
Should I use sunscreen immediately after CO₂ laser?
Do not assume that any sunscreen should automatically be applied to freshly resurfaced skin. Fractional CO₂ aftercare varies according to treatment intensity, and sunscreen should be introduced when the treating practitioner advises that it is appropriate.
Can I use R7 and S7 together?
Potentially, yes. They perform different roles. R7 provides recovery-focused moisturising skincare, while S7 adds SPF50+ PA++++ daytime UV protection. The exact routine should reflect the treatment performed and practitioner guidance.
Are R7 and S7 only for use after professional treatments?
No. R7 can also be used as a daily moisturising cream and S7 can be used as a daily high-protection facial sunscreen, provided the formulations suit the individual's skin.
Final Thoughts
R7 & S7 Make More Sense as a Pair
The original story behind these products is stronger than simply saying that one botanical ingredient is beneficial after laser.
R7 is a substantial moisturising formulation built around Centella, beta-glucan, sodium hyaluronate, peptides, Botaniceutical Plus-10, glutathione, carnosine and additional skin-conditioning ingredients.
S7 addresses the complementary daytime priority: SPF50+ PA++++ protection, while also providing a broader skincare formula containing Centella-related ingredients, niacinamide, peptides and adenosine.
Neither cream performs the work of RF Microneedling or laser treatment itself. Their role is more straightforward: support an appropriate post-treatment skincare routine and help patients look after their skin while the treatment response develops.
Recovery · Moisture · Protection
Explore R7 & S7
Choose recovery-focused R7 moisturising cream, SPF50+ PA++++ S7 daytime protection, or speak to the Pure Tone Aesthetics team if you are unsure where either product fits within your skincare or post-treatment routine.