Skincare Pre/Post Care Instructions

Facial

    • Arrive Clean-Faced – Remove makeup, sunscreen, and heavy creams so your esthetician can start fresh.

    • Avoid Exfoliating – Skip scrubs, peels, or strong acids 48 hours before your facial to prevent irritation.

    • Skip Waxing/Shaving – Avoid facial waxing or shaving 24–48 hours prior to prevent sensitivity.

    • Limit Sun Exposure – Try to avoid sunburn or excessive tanning before your appointment.

    • Hydrate – Drink water in the hours leading up to your facial to help skin stay plump and hydrated.

    • Skip Retinoids or Strong Actives – Hold off on retinol, retinoids, or prescription-strength products 48 hours prior.

    • Consider Allergies – Let your esthetician know about any skin sensitivities, allergies, or recent breakouts.

    • Avoid Stress & Late Nights – Your skin responds better when you’re well-rested and calm.

    • Arrive On Time – This ensures your esthetician can give your full treatment without feeling rushed.

    • Active skin infections – Bacterial, viral (cold sores), or fungal infections

    • Open cuts, wounds, or abrasions in the treatment area

    • Severe acne flare-ups or cystic acne – Can make extractions unsafe

    • Eczema, psoriasis, or severe rosacea flare-ups – Skin may be too sensitive

    • Recent chemical peel, laser, or facial surgery – Skin needs time to heal

    • Recent sunburn or tanning – Skin is more sensitive and prone to irritation

    • Pregnancy or breastfeeding – Some treatments/products may be unsafe

    • Recent use of isotretinoin (retinoids) – Skin may be fragile or prone to irritation

    • Allergies to products – Can cause reactions during or after the facial

    • Photosensitizing medications – Increase risk of irritation or sun damage

    • Slight redness or warmth – Especially if exfoliation or extractions were done

    • Skin may feel soft, smooth, and hydrated immediately after

    • Possible mild tingling or tightness – Normal with exfoliation or masks

    • Temporary breakouts or purging – Sometimes the skin brings impurities to the surface

    • Improved skin tone and glow – Often visible right away

    • Avoid heavy makeup for a few hours – To let the skin breathe and absorb products

    • Sun sensitivity – Skin may be more sensitive, so SPF is strongly recommended

    • Follow-up skincare care – Gentle cleansing, hydration, and avoiding harsh products for 24–48 hours

    1. Avoid Touching Your Face – Keep hands off to prevent irritation or bacteria transfer.

    2. Skip Makeup – Try to avoid applying makeup for at least 24 hours to let your skin breathe.

    3. Stay Out of the Sun – Protect your skin; use SPF if you must go outside; avoid the beach for atleast 2-3 days.

    4. Avoid Heat & Sweat – Skip saunas, hot showers, intense workouts, or steam for 24–48 hours.

    5. Hydrate – Drink plenty of water to help flush toxins and keep your skin plump.

    6. Skip Harsh Products – Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, peels, or strong acids for 48 hours.

    7. Moisturize Gently – Use a light, nourishing moisturizer recommended by your esthetician.

    8. Watch for Reactions – Slight redness or tenderness is normal; contact your esthetician if irritation persists.

    9. Follow Your Esthetician’s Recommendations – Use any serums, masks, or products they provided for best results.

    10. Schedule Your Next Facial – Regular treatments maintain results and skin health.

Dermaplane

    • Arrive Clean-Faced – Remove makeup, sunscreen, and heavy creams so your esthetician can start fresh.

    • Avoid Exfoliating – Skip scrubs, peels, or strong acids 48 hours before your facial to prevent irritation.

    • Skip Waxing/Shaving – Avoid facial waxing or shaving 24–48 hours prior to prevent sensitivity.

    • Limit Sun Exposure – Try to avoid sunburn or excessive tanning before your appointment.

    • Hydrate – Drink water in the hours leading up to your facial to help skin stay plump and hydrated.

    • Skip Retinoids or Strong Actives – Hold off on retinol, retinoids, or prescription-strength products 48 hours prior.

    • Consider Allergies – Let your esthetician know about any skin sensitivities, allergies, or recent breakouts.

    • Avoid Stress & Late Nights – Your skin responds better when you’re well-rested and calm.

    • Arrive On Time – This ensures your esthetician can give your full treatment without feeling rushed.

  • Dermaplaning should be avoided if:

    • Active acne cysts or pustular acne

    • Cold sores (Herpes simplex) on the face

    • Skin infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal)

    • Open wounds, cuts, or burns

    • Severe eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea flare-ups

    • Recent chemical peels, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion (within 1–2 weeks)

    • Recent use of isotretinoin (Accutane) in past 6–12 months

    • Skin prone to keloid scarring

    • Severe uncontrolled diabetes or other conditions that affect wound healing

    • Blood clotting disorders or clients on blood thinners (risk of bleeding/bruising)

    Relative / Cautionary Contraindications (may need physician clearance or modifications):

    • Hyperpigmentation or melasma (may worsen with irritation)

    • Very sensitive, fragile, or thinning skin

    • Recent use of retinoids, exfoliating acids, or harsh skincare within 3–7 days

    • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

    • Skin with recent tattoos in the treatment area

    • Autoimmune disorders that affect skin healing

    • Skin cancer or lesions in the treatment area (requires medical clearance)

  • Positive Effects:

    • Skin feels instantly smooth, soft, and velvety

    • Face looks brighter, more radiant, and refreshed

    • Fine facial hair (peach fuzz) is removed, revealing a cleaner complexion

    • Makeup goes on more evenly and looks flawless

    • Enhanced natural glow and improved skin texture

    • Pores may appear smaller, and serums absorb better

    Possible Reactions or Temporary Effects:

    • Mild redness or sensitivity, usually fading within a few hours

    • Slight tingling or warmth immediately after treatment

    • Light flaking or peeling as dead skin naturally sheds

    • Skin may feel more sensitive to touch for a short time

    • Rare minor irritation or tiny breakouts, especially if skin is prone to sensitivity

    • Temporary uneven tone or spots where dead skin lifts

    • Avoid touching your face for a few hours to prevent irritation or bacteria transfer

    • Skip makeup for at least 24 hours to let skin recover

    • Stay out of direct sun; your skin will be more sensitive, and use SPF if needed; avoid the beach for at least 2-3 days.

    • Avoid harsh exfoliants, scrubs, acids, or retinol for at least 48 hours

    • Avoid intense heat, steam, saunas, or heavy sweating for 24–48 hours

    • Use gentle, hydrating cleansers and moisturizers recommended by your esthetician

    • Drink plenty of water to keep your skin plump and hydrated

    • Expect mild redness, tingling, or sensitivity that should fade within hours

    • Avoid chemical peels or other aggressive treatments for at least a week

    • Do not pick or peel flaking skin; let it shed naturally

    • Keep skin moisturized to maintain smoothness and prevent dryness

    • Results typically last several weeks; hair will regrow at its normal rate

    • Your skin may feel extra soft and sensitive; treat gently

    • Makeup will go on more evenly, but be cautious with heavy products for the first day

    • Avoid new skincare products for 48 hours to prevent irritation

Chemical Peel

  • For best results and to reduce risk of irritation, avoid the following for at least 1 week before your peel:

    • Sun exposure and tanning beds

    • Waxing, electrolysis, depilatory creams, or laser hair removal on the treatment area

    • Any exfoliating products (scrubs, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, hydroquinone, retinoids, or prescription topical medications)

    • Shaving the area to be treated

    Additional recommendations:

    • Keep your skin well-hydrated and moisturized

    • Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face

    • Inform your esthetician of any medications, recent treatments, or skin conditions (like isotretinoin use, acne medications, or sensitive skin)

    • Avoid other aggressive facial treatments within 1–2 weeks before your peel

    • Active skin infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)

    • Open wounds, cuts, or abrasions in the treatment area

    • Eczema, psoriasis, severe rosacea flare-ups

    • Active acne cysts or severe acne flare

    • Recent sunburn or tanning

    • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

    • Recent use of isotretinoin (retinoids)

    • History of keloid or poor wound healing

    • Allergy to peel ingredients

    • Recent facial surgery, laser, or dermabrasion

    • Skin cancer or precancerous lesions in the area

    • Photosensitizing medications (increase sensitivity to peels)

    • Hyperpigmentation tendencies (risk of dark spots post-peel)

    • Mild to moderate redness, swelling, or stinging immediately after the peel; usually subsides within 24–48 hours.

    • Peeling or flaking begins 2–3 days post-treatment, like a mild sunburn. Facial peeling usually lasts 4–7 days; chest, back, or body areas may take up to 3 weeks.

    • Itching, tightness, or slight discomfort as skin heals.

    • Temporary darkening of hyperpigmentation, age spots, or acne scars may occur before fading.

    • Dryness or rough patches may appear during peeling.

    • Breakouts or purging can occasionally occur as underlying congestion is released.

    • Mild tenderness or sensitivity to touch and products.

    • Variability in peeling: Some clients may experience little or no visible peeling, which does not mean the peel was ineffective.

    • Gradual improvements: skin may feel smoother, softer, brighter, and more even-toned.

    • Results are cumulative; multiple treatments often provide the best outcome.

    • Rarely, blistering, prolonged redness, or irritation may occur—contact your esthetician if this happens.

  • Immediately After Your Peel:

    • Skin may feel warm, tight, or slightly itchy

    • Mild redness, stinging, or swelling is normal

    • Some peeling, flaking, or dryness is expected over the next few days

    Skincare & Hygiene:

    • Avoid touching, picking, or scratching your skin

    • Keep skin clean with a gentle, non-exfoliating cleanser

    • Apply a gentle, hydrating moisturizer regularly

    • Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours (or as directed by your esthetician)

    Sun & Heat Protection:

    • Avoid direct sun exposure; skin will be more sensitive; avoid the beach until healed.

    • Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily once cleared to go outside

    • Skip saunas, hot showers, steam, or intense workouts for 48 hours

    Products & Treatments to Avoid:

    • No retinol, acids, exfoliants, or harsh skincare until your esthetician says it’s safe

    • Avoid other professional treatments (microdermabrasion, laser, or waxing) for at least one week

    General Care & Expectations:

    • Expect some redness, flaking, or light peeling for several days

    • Skin may feel tight or dry; hydration is key

    • Full results may take 1–2 weeks to fully appear, depending on peel strength

    • Continue gentle skincare and sun protection to maintain results

    • Monitor your skin: If you notice severe redness, swelling, blistering, or signs of infection, contact your esthetician or healthcare provider immediately.