Facial Prep and Post Care

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For effective facial preparation, avoid the following: refrain from using exfoliating creams, such as Retinols and AHA's, for 2-5 days before your facial. Additionally, steer clear of tanning and sun exposure a few days prior to prevent sunburns. It's also important to avoid botox, fillers, or any other facial treatments, including tattooing, for at least 2 weeks before your facial. If you're considering waxing, tinting, or lash extensions, make sure to wait 24 hours on either side. Following these skincare tips will ensure optimal results and enhance your post facial care.

Your skin is freshly cleansed, exfoliated, and renewed. Slightly more sensitized, we suggest the following post facial care tips to help maintain results and ensure happy, glowing skin:

Makeup. If you choose to wear makeup, clean brushes and clean hands are ideal. If you can wait at least 12 hours after your facial preparation, fabulous! 

Exercise, Saunas, Steam Rooms. Sweating isn't recommended for at least 12 hours since your skin will feel hotter and more sensitive, and sweat can clog pores. Avoid cleansing wipes; instead, use a proper cleanser and moisturizer after your sweat session. 

Pools, Hot Tubs, Lakes. This is bacteria-based—avoid these for 24 hours. If you can't, make sure you use a good cleanser and moisturizer. We still advise against these for 24 hours. 

Waxing. Best to be avoided for 24 to 48 hours. If you had a facial peel, waiting a week before waxing is optimal. 

Filler, Botox, Laser, Tattooing. It's best to chat with your technician, but generally, facials are best kept to a week minimum between any filler, Botox, laser treatments, or tattooing. 

Tanning. Don't. But if you do, wait a week after a facial before using tanning beds or sunning outdoors, and always wear your SPF!