hydrafacial - what to do for best results

Hydrafacial is a deeply cleansing skin treatment that leaves your skin looking refreshed and luminous without down-time. While suitable for most skin types, its purpose is to renew the skin’s protective barrier which will temporarily leave your radiant new skin in a delicate state with possible normal after effects such as tingling sensations or a soft, reddish “glow”.

To maximize Hydrafacial’s benefits of brighter, smoother skin and to avoid more
serious effects, we recommend avoiding the following before and after your
appointment:

3 months prior

• STOP USING any products containing Isotretinoin, such as ACCUTANE

2 weeks prior

• NO INVASIVE TREATMENTS such as IPL or micro-needling
• AVOID any medium or deep chemical peels and dermal fillers

1 wek prior

• NO BOTOX within (8) days of your HydraFacial
• BOTOX may be scheduled on the SAME DAY but AFTER HYDRAFACIAL

3 days prior

• NO TOPICALS with RETINOL or VITAMIN A or its derivatives for at least 72 hours before your treatment session.
• AVOID SUN EXPOSURE. During the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM, be sure to wear a broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF 35 or higher) and a hat. We suggest a UVA and UVB ray protection of 50+ for fairer skin.
• AVOID TANNING BEDS

2 days prior

• NO OTC acne medications containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
• NO WAXING or use of depilatories.
• DO NOT EXFOLIATE or use products containing active enzymes or glycolic
• acids.

what to do or avoid the day of your hydrafacial treatment

• WASH w/GENTLE CLEANSER- Our gentle oil-to-milk facial cleanser or a milky cleanser. AVOID active or foaming cleansers can irritate your skin after treatment.
• DO NOT SHAVE on the day of treatment. If you must shave, do not do so within three to four hours of your appointment.
• NO SAUNAS

You look amazing! To help minimize any sensitivities that may present after your
Hydrafacial, apply the following expert tips to your everyday care:

24 hours after treatment

• USE FEWER PRODUCTS. Let the serums and botanicals of our products maximize your treatment benefits and minimize any down-time.
• APPLY the products in our special *POST-FACIAL CARE package
• AVOID MAKE-UP. Your pores are still open and make-up can harbor bacteria leading to irritations or breakouts.
• DON’T PICK at SKIN. Flaking skin is a natural process and often follows deep cleaning. As the surface layer sloughs off, it reveals your new skin.
• HANDS OFF! Don’t pop that small whitehead and blackhead that may emerge while your skin is still detoxing. Keep your hands off if you want a flawless look. Even if the facial expert did some extractions, disrupting your skin any further might cause irritation.
• AVOID HEAT. Take a lukewarm shower or bath rather than a steaming hot one.
• NO SAUNAS
• SKIP TONER. You’ve just had a deep cleanse and your skin’s pH is balanced. Using toners can disrupt the balance of your skin’s microbiome. Alcohol-based toners or those with exfoliating agents may result in dryness and irritation
• SKIP THE GYM…for a day or two. Let your skin be calm and repair and your pores begin to close. Sweating will only add pollutants to your flawless face!