Facial Aftercare

✅ DOs (First 24–72 Hours):

  1. Stay gentle

    • Use a mild, non-stripping cleanser.

    • Pat (don’t rub) your skin dry.

  2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

    • Apply a lightweight, fragrance-free moisturizer or hyaluronic acid serum.

    • Drink lots of water to support detox and skin plumpness.

  3. Use SPF 30+ daily

    • Your skin is more photosensitive after exfoliation, extractions, or peels.

    • Apply sunscreen even if you're staying indoors.

  4. Let your skin breathe

    • If your skin feels great, go bare-faced for at least 24 hours.

    • Minimal product = maximum benefits from the facial.

❌ DON’Ts (What to Avoid):

  1. No makeup for at least 24 hours

    • Give your pores time to breathe and heal.

  2. No exfoliation or active ingredients

    • Avoid scrubs, AHAs/BHAs, retinoids, vitamin C, or acne treatments for 48–72 hours (unless your facialist used specific products you're continuing).

  3. Avoid heat & sweat

    • No steam rooms, hot showers, workouts, or saunas for 24 hours.

    • Sweat can irritate freshly treated skin.

  4. Don’t pick or touch your face

    • Extractions may have opened up pores — touching can lead to infection or breakouts.

  5. No waxing, threading, or shaving

    • Avoid facial hair removal for at least 48 hours after a facial.

🗓️ Ongoing Tips:

  • Follow-up skincare: Ease back into actives after 2–3 days.

  • Frequency: Depending on your skin type, facials are typically recommended every 4–6 weeks.

  • Watch your skin: Minor purging or redness post-facial is normal, especially after extractions or chemical exfoliants.