Pre-Treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure
- Avoid waxing
- Ensure you tell your therapist about any medications or skin conditions
- Ensure skin is clean
Aftercare Advice:
- Adhere to the advice given:
- Reactions to the crystal used are so rare but what you do to your skin after treatment is super important. Avoid anti-ageing creams or anything with active ingredients. Use something simple and soothing and remember SPF. Remember, during microdermabrasion the outermost layer of skin is removed so your skin is more susceptible to the elements and you should avoid exposure to UV or any chemicals.
- Avoid exfoliating skin products
- In the week after your treatment, we recommend avoiding exfoliating skin care products. Microdermabrasion helps to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells on your face and removes the protective layer from the top of your skin. After microdermabrasion, you’re left with fresh and healthy skin cells and exfoliating these cells can cause skin irritation or hyperpigmentation.
- We also recommend using a gentle cleanser in the week after your treatment for the same reasons.
- Use SPF & avoid the sun
- Use SPF 15+ (at least) throughout a course of microdermabrasion to protect skin and regularly apply moisturiser to replenish moisture.
- If your skin does feel hot or dry and itchy – splash with cold water and apply a recommended moisturiser regularly.
- We also recommend staying out of direct sunlight for at least 48 hours too as UV rays can damage your skin and slow the healing process down. If you can’t avoid this, wearing sunscreen is the best way to protect your skin.
- Moisturise
- Moisturiser helps to lock moisture into your skin and helps to protect your skin by providing a barrier between your skin and harsh environmental agents. This will help to maintain the results of your treatment and keep your skin looking fresh and smooth.
- Moisturising should be part of your skincare routine anyway to keep it looking healthy and to protect your skin.
- Avoid the gym or heavy exercise
- Your skin will be much more sensitive in the days after your treatment so avoid heavy exercise that causes you to sweat to avoid irritation for 24 hours.
After Microdermabrasion:
- For 24 hours: No swimming, facial waxing or fake tan application
- Up to 48 Hours after: No sauna, sun beds or sun exposure. No botox, collagen injections or dermal fillers.
- For 72 Hours: Do not use any anti-ageing creams, AHA’s, glycolics, retinol or exfoliating products.