Protecting your results
Pre & Post
Care
What happens before and after your appointment is just as important as the treatment itself. These guidelines protect your skin, extend your results, and ensure you receive everything you came for.
Facial & Chemical Peel
Care
Your esthetician will review these at your appointment. Arriving informed is part of the experience — following this protocol is how results last.
Before your
appointment
Arrive with a clean face
Remove all makeup before your appointment. This preserves your full treatment time and allows for an accurate skin assessment from the start.
Pause active ingredients 3–5 days prior
Discontinue retinols, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliating treatments at least 3–5 days before your service. These sensitize the skin and can interfere with your results.
Disclose all medications & recent procedures
Certain medications and treatments affect skin response. Disclose everything — there are no irrelevant details in a skin consultation.
Hydrate consistently in the 48 hours prior
Well-hydrated skin responds more effectively to treatment and recovers more efficiently. Prioritize water in the days before your visit.
After your
appointment
Keep your routine simple for 24–48 hours
Gentle, non-active products only. No fragrance, no exfoliants. Your skin just did the work — let it recover.
SPF every single day — non-negotiable
Freshly treated skin is more susceptible to UV damage and hyperpigmentation. Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning regardless of weather.
Do not pick, peel, or force shedding
If skin sheds following a peel, allow it naturally. Picking causes scarring — particularly on deeper skin tones. Trust the process.
Avoid heat exposure for 24 hours
Skip saunas, steam rooms, intense workouts, and hot showers. Elevated temperature causes irritation and slows recovery.
Chemical Peel
After Care
- Avoid vigorous physical activity for 48 hours — minimize exercise and sweating
- Avoid direct sunlight and apply sunscreen daily
- Do not apply any exfoliating ingredients or products during healing
- Do not peel, rub, or scratch your skin — may cause damage and scarring
- Skip heavy makeup; opt for lightweight mineralized powder if needed
- No waxing, threading, laser, or electrolysis treatments for 10 days
Post Peel Routine:
Morning: Cleanse · Serum · Moisturizer · Sunscreen
Evening: Cleanse · Mask (3× per week) · Serum · Moisturizer
Note: You may cleanse 8–10 hours post treatment. Your post-care kit lasts 5–7 days. Return to your regular homecare routine thereafter as discussed with your esthetician.
Waxing & Sugaring
Care
Your esthetician will review these at your appointment. Arriving informed is part of the experience — following this protocol is how results last.
Before your
appointment
Let it grow
Hair must be at least ¼ inch (roughly the length of a grain of rice) for waxing or sugaring to be effective. Do not shave for at least 2–3 weeks prior.
Exfoliate gently 24 hours before
Light exfoliation the day before helps lift dead skin and allows for a cleaner result. Do not exfoliate the day of.
Avoid retinols and active ingredients
Discontinue retinol, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliating treatments at least 5 days before your appointment. These thin the skin and increase sensitivity.
Come clean and dry
Arrive with clean skin, free of lotion, oil, or deodorant on the area being waxed. Product residue prevents proper adhesion.
Disclose all medications & recent procedures
Certain medications (Accutane, antibiotics, blood thinners) affect skin sensitivity and may be contraindicated. Disclose all medications before your service.
After your
appointment
Skip the heat for 24–48 hours
No hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, or intense workouts. Heat causes irritation on freshly waxed skin.
No sun exposure for 48 hours
Freshly waxed skin is more vulnerable to UV damage and hyperpigmentation. Apply SPF if going outside.
Do not touch or pick
Avoid touching the treated area. Hands carry bacteria that can cause breakouts on open follicles.
No tight clothing immediately after
Wear loose, breathable clothing to reduce friction and irritation.
Exfoliate starting at 48 hours
Beginning 2 days after, gently exfoliate 2–3 times per week to prevent ingrown hairs.
Note on menstrual cycles
Skin sensitivity is elevated during your menstrual cycle but this is not an exemption from the cancellation policy. Please plan accordingly.
Dermaplaning
Care
Your esthetician will review these at your appointment. Arriving informed is part of the experience — following this protocol is how results last.
Before your
appointment
Arrive with a clean, dry face
Remove all makeup before your appointment. No oils, SPF, or moisturizer on the skin.
Pause active ingredients 5–7 days prior
Discontinue retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C serums, and all exfoliating treatments at least 5–7 days before your service.
No waxing or hair removal in the treatment area within 2 weeks
Avoid any other hair removal method on the face before your appointment.
Disclose active breakouts or skin conditions
Dermaplaning is not performed over active acne, open lesions, or inflamed skin. Please disclose your current skin status when booking.
Disclose all medications
Certain medications affect skin sensitivity and healing. Disclose everything.
After your
appointment
SPF — non-negotiable
Dermaplaning removes the outermost layer of dead skin, leaving you significantly more vulnerable to UV damage. Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every single morning, rain or shine.
Keep your routine simple for 48 hours
Gentle cleanser and moisturizer only. No actives, no exfoliants, no vitamin C, no retinol for at least 5 days post-treatment.
Do not attempt to exfoliate
Your skin has just been physically exfoliated. Additional exfoliation will cause irritation and sensitivity.
Skip heavy makeup for 24 hours
Allow skin to breathe. If needed, opt for lightweight mineral powder only.
No heat exposure for 24 hours
Skip saunas, steam, intense workouts, and hot showers the day of your treatment.
Hair will grow back the same
Dermaplaning does not change the texture, color, or rate of facial hair growth. This is a common concern and a common myth.
Microneedling & Nanoinfusion
Care
Your esthetician will review these at your appointment. Arriving informed is part of the experience — following this protocol is how results last.
Before your
appointment
Pause active ingredients 5–7 days prior
Stop all retinols, AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and exfoliating treatments at least 5–7 days before your appointment.
No blood thinners or anti-inflammatories 48 hours before
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and fish oil if possible. These increase bruising and bleeding risk. Consult your physician before stopping any prescribed medication
No waxing, laser, or other resurfacing treatments within 2 weeks.
Arrive with a clean face
No makeup, SPF, or topical products on the skin at time of appointment.
Disclose all medications and health conditions
Especially blood disorders, active skin infections, history of keloid scarring, or any recent aesthetic procedures. There are no irrelevant details here.
Stay hydrated
Well-hydrated skin heals more efficiently. Prioritize water intake in the 48 hours before your visit.
After your
appointment
Expect redness and sensitivity for 24–72 hours
This is normal. Your skin is in active repair mode.
Do not touch your face
Keep hands off the treated area. Bacteria introduced to open channels can cause breakouts or infection.
No active ingredients for 5–7 days
No retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, or exfoliants until skin has fully healed. Gentle cleanser and fragrance-free moisturizer only.
SPF every morning
Non-negotiable. Treated skin is highly vulnerable to UV damage and pigmentation changes. Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily.
No heat, sweat, or steam for 72 hours
Skip workouts, saunas, steam rooms, and hot showers for at least 3 days.
Do not pick or peel
If skin flakes during healing, allow it to shed naturally. Forcing it causes scarring, particularly on deeper skin tones.