FACIALS PRE AND AFTERCARE

Pre-Care Instructions

Please follow these guidelines before your facial treatment to ensure optimal results and minimize sensitivity:

• Avoid active skincare products — including retinols, AHAs, BHAs, exfoliants, and strong acids — for 3–5 days prior to your treatment.
• Do not use self-tan or exfoliate your skin for at least 48 hours before your appointment.
• Avoid waxing, laser hair removal, or other skin treatments on the same area for 1 week before.
• Discontinue blood-thinning medications or supplements (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, or Ginkgo Biloba) for 3–5 days, unless prescribed by your doctor.
• Stay hydrated — drink plenty of water before your appointment for healthy, glowing skin.
• Arrive with clean skin — no makeup, creams, or SPF.
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least 1 week prior to your facial.

After-Care Instructions

💦 HydroFacial Treatment

HydroFacials deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin. Following the correct after-care will help maintain your glow and protect your skin barrier:

• Do not apply makeup or skincare products (other than those recommended by your practitioner) for 6–12 hours after treatment.
• Avoid active ingredients (retinol, vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, exfoliants) for 3–5 days post-treatment.
• Do not expose your skin to heat (steam rooms, saunas, hot showers, exercise) for 24 hours.
• Avoid direct sunlight and apply SPF 30+ daily — your skin will be more sensitive to UV rays.
• Do not use self-tanning products on your face for at least 48 hours after treatment.
• Keep your skin hydrated with a gentle, nourishing moisturizer.
• Do not exfoliate or use scrubs for at least 5 days post-treatment.
• Avoid facial waxing, laser, or peels for 1 week after your HydroFacial.
• You can expect your skin to feel fresh, smooth, and glowing immediately after — results improve further over the next few days.
• For best results, HydroFacials can be repeated every 4–6 weeks as part of your ongoing skincare routine.

🌿 Microneedling

Microneedling stimulates collagen production and improves skin texture. To promote proper healing:

• Do not touch or wash your face for at least 6 hours post-treatment.
• After 6–8 hours, cleanse gently with lukewarm water and a mild, non-active cleanser.
• Avoid makeup, SPF, or active skincare for 24 hours.
• Avoid sweating, exercise, saunas, or heat for 48 hours.
• Do not exfoliate or use retinols/vitamin C for 5–7 days.
• Redness and tightness are normal and will subside within 24–48 hours.
• Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, soothing moisturizer.
• Always wear SPF 30+ daily after 24 hours to protect new skin cells.

✨ Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning removes dead skin and fine hair for a smooth, radiant finish. To maintain your results:

• Avoid touching or applying makeup for 24 hours post-treatment.
• Do not use active products (retinol, acids, scrubs) for 3–5 days.
• Avoid heat, steam, and exercise for 24–48 hours.
• Keep your skin hydrated with a gentle moisturizer.
• Avoid direct sunlight and apply broad-spectrum SPF daily.
• Slight redness may occur and should settle within a few hours.

💧 Chemical Peels

Chemical peels exfoliate and renew the skin’s surface for improved tone and texture. Aftercare is essential for healthy healing:

• Do not pick or peel any flaking skin — allow it to shed naturally.
• Avoid makeup, active skincare, and exfoliation for 3–5 days, or until peeling stops.
• Do not expose your skin to direct sunlight, saunas, or heat for 5–7 days.
• Hydrate and moisturize regularly — dry skin is normal as it renews.
• Avoid facial waxing, laser, or other aesthetic treatments for at least 2 weeks.
• Always apply SPF 30+ daily and avoid tanning or sunbeds.
• Results continue to improve over the following 1–2 weeks as the skin renews.