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🌿 How to Prepare for Your Facial (Pre‑Care)

To ensure the best results and minimize sensitivity, please follow these recommendations:

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, or self‑tanners for at least 3–5 days prior to your appointment

• Discontinue retinol, retinoids, AHA/BHA exfoliants, benzoyl peroxide, or acne medications 3–7 days before your facial (unless otherwise instructed)

• Avoid waxing, threading, or laser treatments on the face at least 5–7 days prior

• Do not exfoliate or use scrubs 3 days before your appointment

• Arrive with clean skin when possible (no heavy makeup)

• Inform your esthetician of:

  • Recent peels, injections, or medical treatments

  • Pregnancy, medications, or skin conditions

  • Any allergies or sensitivities

⚠️ If you have active cold sores, open lesions, sunburn, or severe irritation, your facial may need to be rescheduled for your safety.

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✨ After Your Facial (Post‑Care)

Your skin may be more sensitive after treatment. Proper aftercare helps extend your results and protect your skin barrier.

• Avoid touching or picking at your skin

• Skip makeup for at least 24 hours (when possible)

• Avoid heat for 24–48 hours:

  • Hot showers

  • Saunas or steam rooms

  • Intense workouts

• Use only gentle cleansers and moisturizers

• Avoid exfoliants, scrubs, or active ingredients for 3–5 days

• Apply broad‑spectrum SPF 30+ daily (this is critical)

• Keep skin hydrated—drink water and moisturize regularly

Mild redness, warmth, or tightness is normal and should subside within 24–48 hours.

💎 Microdermabrasion Aftercare

Microdermabrasion exfoliates the outermost layer of skin, revealing a brighter, smoother complexion.

What to Expect:

• Mild redness or sensitivity

• Slight dryness or tightness

Aftercare Instructions:

• Avoid sun exposure for at least 5–7 days

• Use gentle, hydrating products only

• Avoid:

  • Retinol, acids, exfoliants for 5–7 days

  • Scrubs or facial brushes

• Apply SPF daily and reapply as needed

• Do not pick or peel flaking skin

🧪 Chemical Peel Aftercare

Chemical peels accelerate skin renewal. Proper care is essential for healing and results.

What to Expect:

• Redness, dryness, flaking, or peeling

• Skin may feel tight or itchy during the healing phase

Aftercare Instructions:

• Do NOT peel, pick, or exfoliate the skin

• Cleanse gently with lukewarm water only

• Use post‑care products recommended by your esthetician

• Avoid:

  • Sun exposure

  • Heat, sweating, and workouts for 48–72 hours

  • Retinol, acids, and active ingredients until skin is fully healed

• Apply SPF daily and avoid direct sun for 7–14 days

Healing time varies depending on peel strength and skin type.

❗ Important Notes

• Results and recovery times vary by individual

• Always follow your esthetician’s personalized instructions

• If you experience excessive redness, swelling, burning, or discomfort beyond expected healing, please contact us immediately

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