Before Your Appointment
Avoid:
- Using dermatologist prescribed creams (Retin-A, Retinoids, etc.) seven days before and seven days after your appointment.
- Using any exfoliating products five days before and five days after your appointment (AHAs/BHAs, scrubs, enzymes, acids).
- Facial waxing seven days before and seven days after your appointment.
- Coming for a facial before two weeks after receiving Botox or fillers.
- Shaving your face, three days before, the day of, and three days after your appointment.
- A sunburn. If your skin is sunburned, you will not be eligible to receive any type of exfoliation though a calming, hydrating facial would be great to help soothe your burn.
- Dermatologist prescribed medications such as Accutane or Tretinoin for at least 6-12 months before an exfoliating treatment. A calming, hydrating facial would be great to help soothe the side effects.
Be prepared:
- To discuss your skincare goals so we can better customize your treatment.
- To discuss the products you are currently using at home for your skincare routine. It is recommended to take a picture of all products for the best results.
After Your Appointment
Avoid:
- Swimming in pools, lakes, or oceans for 48 hours after appointment.
- Applying makeup 24 hours after appointment.
- Excess sun exposure or indoor tanning.
- Working out, strenuous activity, or getting overheated for 24-48 hours after appointment.
- Sweating for 24-48 hours after appointment.
- Excess heat for 24-48 hours (saunas, hot tubs, hot showers, stove/oven, etc.).
- Surfaces (phones, dirty pillow cases/face masks, etc.) and places (gyms) with a lot of bacteria for 24 hours.
- Using any type of exfoliating product five days after your appointment (AHAs/BHAs, retinols, scrubs, enzymes, acids).
- Using dermatologist prescribed topical (Retin-A, Retinoids, etc.) for seven days after appointment.
- Touching or picking your skin (especially with dirty hands).
- Hats, headbands, boyfriends/husbands beards, or masks that cause friction, irritation, or pressure on your skin.
- Facial waxing for seven days after appointment.
- Shaving your face for three days after appointment.
For optimum results:
- Use gentle, hydrating, nourishing, and protecting products for 5-7 days after your treatment.
- Use products recommended to you by your provider.
- Drink at least half of your body weight in oz. of water and more if you're drinking caffeine.
- Sanitize glasses, phones, hands, and other items that touch your face often.
- Use clean pillow cases, face masks, towels etc.
If any questions or concerns arise at any time after a treatment, text or call Sydney Cooper at 720-926-4084.
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