Client Education & Resources

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To help you get the best from your facial, Hydrafacial, or corrective skincare treatment, we've prepared these pre- and post-care guidelines.  Following them helps protect your skin, speed recovery, and ensure long-lasting benefits. 

• Avoid retinoids, AHA / BHA acids, or exfoliants for at least 48 hours. 
• No sunburns, self-tanner, or waxing in the treatment area.
• Come makeup - free when possible. 
• If you have a history of cold sores, let us know before your appointment. 

• Avoid direct sun exposure and heat (saunas, hot yoga) for 24 - 48 hours.
• Use only gentle cleansers and hydrating products for 2 - 3 days.
• SPF every morning - reapply if outdoors.
• Skip active ingredients (retinol, exfoliating acids) until cleared. 

Hydrafacial - No exfoliation for 72 hours.  Expect mild redness for a few hours.

Keravive Scalp Treatment - Avoid washing hair for 24 hours; use take-home spray daily.  

Before Your Treatment:

• Avoid harsh exfoliants or retinol 3-5 days prior
• Limit sun exposure and skip tanning beds
• Arrive with clean skin, no heavy makeup

After Your Treatment:

• Use gentle, hydrating skincare products
• Apply SPF daily (your skin will be more sensitive to sun)
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and vigorous exercise for 24 hours
• Hold off one strong actives (retinol, AHAs / BHAs) for 2-4 days.

Before Your Peel:

• Avoid retinol, AHAs, and BHAs 3-5 days prior
• Do not wax or laser in the area for at least 1 week 
• Limit sun exposure and skip self-tanners

After Your Peel:

• Expect some mild redness, flaking, or peeling (varies by peel strength)
• Avoid picking or peeling.  
• Use gentle, hydrating skincare products only
• Use only recommended post-care products.
• Apply broad-spectrum SPF daily and reapply as needed
• Avoid hot showers, saunas, or heavy exercise for 24-48 hours 
• Hold off on retinol or strong actives until your skin fully recovers

Before Your Treatment:

• Avoid retinol, AHAs, or BHAs for 3-5 days prior
• Do not wax, laser, or use at-home exfoliants beforehead
• Arrive with clean, make-up free skin

After Your Treatment:

• Use gentle, hydrating products for a few days
• Avoid active exfoliants (retinol, glycolic, salicylic) for 2-3 days
• Apply SPF daily to protect freshly exfoliated skin
• Avoid saunas, steam, and high-sweat workouts for 24 hours