Healing Broken Skin?

Question

I had my upper lip waxed yesterday, and it took off the top layer of skin. It doesn't hurt as much, but right now, it is very red and it is difficult to move my mouth. I go back to college tomorrow, and I'd like to reduce redness and heal the skin enough to cover the area with makeup.

Here's a picture of the injury, in case you are wondering what it looks like http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-6/1311644/ouch001.jpg

Any tips?

Answer 1

Neosporin is the best because it will disinfect that area, reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process.  Target's knock off is just as good as the real thing.

Answer 2

I would try Oil of Olay Regenerist.  It has worked for me in the past, I don't know if it will work fast enough for you as the skin in the picture looks a little chapped too.  I usually wax in the evening and use the Regenerist immediately after and within a day or two the redness is gone.