After Care – The first 7 days

Day one of your treatment, your skin will feel warm, slightly sensitive to the touch and may feel and look like you have mild to moderate sunburn, you may also have some slight inflammation in areas and dry patches in some areas, this can last from a few hours to 2-3 days, but usually the skin settles over night for most clients.

However, if your skin is irritated and still sensitive to the touch after 3 days, you may have an overreaction to one of the ingredients in the serums. If irritation persists seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist for an appropriate topical skin cream, (such as Hydrocortisone Cream or Anti histamines for relief). Another choice for a less reactive serum will be selected for you at your next treatment.

Do not use any topical medications, active ingredients, make up or sunscreen for the first 2-3 days after your treatment. These can cause irritation and sensitivity whilst your skin is still “open” – due to the micro channels made by the Skin Needling Pen.

Do not go into the sun for 24 hours, not until you can wear a sunscreen and or covering on day 3, continue to wear a sunscreen daily, especially through the duration of all your treatments.

To cleanse, use lukewarm water and a gentle cream cleanser to remove any impurities, with a gentle washcloth if need, do not attempt to exfoliate until day 7, (early removal of dry skin cells hinders the healing process).

Perspiring, sweating or heating up your treated skin in the areas, including hot baths, spas, steam or saunas are not advisable for the first 3 days, as this can cause cross contamination and exacerbate the “sun burn feeling” and salt from sweating will irritate the skin.

Wherever possible, stick to the regime suggested by your therapist at least for the first 7 days, to ensure the best healing process, rejuvenation and proliferation of new fresh skin cells and the kick start of new, healthy collagen and elastin fibres.

After day 7 you can use a gentle exfoliator in areas of dryness and resume some or your own night-time and daytime routine as normal, incorporating any serums suggested for you, to achieve the best results.