Skincare Pre and Post Care
Skincare Pre-care
- Stop all active products (retinol, AHA/BHA, exfoliating scrubs) 5-7 days before
your treatment. - Do not schedule any botox, filler, waxing, or laser treatments within 2-weeks
before your treatment. - Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for at least 2-weeks before your treatment.
- If you are prone to cold sores (especially for peels or microneedling), please inform
your therapist, you may need to start an oral antiviral medication 48-hours before
your treatment. - Stay hydrated – this helps your skin heal and respond optimally.
Skincare Post-care
Mild sensitivity, redness, tightness, or peeling (peel and microneedling specific) for a few days is normal and may be expected.
Keep your skin clean and hydrated, and only use the aftercare serum or balm
provided/recommended.Avoid skincare actives (retinol, AHAs/BHAs/Vitamin C) for 3-5 days.
Skip intense workouts, saunas, or steam rooms for 48-hours.
No swimming for 3-7 days post peel or microneedling treatments.
Avoid direct sunlight for 3-5 days, and apply SPF 50+ daily.
Do not pick or exfoliate any dry or flaking areas, allow the skin to shed naturally.