AVOID USING SKIN PRODUCTS CONTAINING ‘ACTIVE INGREDIENTS’
Skin Needling procedures will leave treated skin areas in a highly sensitive and absorbing state, so we recommend avoiding all skin care products containing any kind of ‘active ingredients’ such as retinol, alpha hydroxyl acids and Vitamin C if they are not specifically designed to be used post skin needling.
You can incorporate these products back into your regime 3-5 days after your treatment, or as recommended by your experienced skin professional. Mediluxe provide a range of recommend products suitable for pre and post skin needling treatment. We highly recommend using Hyaluronic Acid post treatment to re-hydrate and nourish the skin.
AVOID USING MAKEUP AFTER THE TREATMENT
Do not apply makeup for at least 24 hours to 48 hours after the procedure as it’s important to allow your skin barrier to heal over. If you do need to apply makeup, we recommend mineral makeup with clean brushes.
Using makeup brushes can irritate the open skin, and if there’s any bacteria on the brushes you run the risk of developing a skin infection.
AVOID SUN EXPOSURE
Your skin will be sensitive to the sun for several weeks after your Skin Needling treatment. To prevent adverse effects, you must stay out of the sun at as much as possible.
We do not advise the use of sunscreen immediately after the procedure as the skin channels are completely open and will absorb anything that is applied, unless using a recommended SPF product. You can also apply a mineral sunscreen approximately 24 hours after your Skin Needling treatment.
AVOID ACTIVITIES OR SITUATIONS THAT MAKE YOU SWEAT
A Skin Needling procedure will cause heat in the skin as a natural stage of healing. If you sweat or partake in any activities that make you hot, it will create further unwanted heat in the skin. It may also allow bacteria to penetrate the skin. This excess moisture can lead to infection, extended redness or an adverse skin reaction.
DON’T TAKE ANY ANTI INFLAMMATORY MEDICATIONS
Prior to and immediately after Skin Needling procedures you should avoid the use of anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen, as they will interfere with the natural inflammatory process which is needed for optimum skin repair.
USE A GENTLE CLEANSER
In place of active products a very mild cleanser and barrier cream is recommended to keep your skin clean and soothe any resultant dry skin and flakiness.
DO USE COLLAGEN STIMULATING PEPTIDES?
Collagen stimulating peptides will help treated skin to prepare and recover from the procedure and are an important part of Skin Needling aftercare.
These peptides work by aiding in the stimulation of collagen production and intensify the effects of the skin needling treatment.
APPLY A COOLING FACE MASK
You may experience some skin irritation following skin needling, therefore we recommend the use of a cooling face mask to reduce inflammation and redness, and to make your skin feel more comfortable. These are also available as an Add-On service to your Skin Needling treatment.
DON’T FORGET TO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
We always recommend you drink plenty of water both before and after the procedure. Keeping well hydrated will assist in faster healing and skin rejuvenation.
ONCE THE SKIN HAS HEALED, DON’T FORGET BROAD SPECTRUM SUNSCREEN
While it’s important to give the sunscreen a miss for the first few days following the procedure, we do advise that you use a broad-spectrum sunscreen once your skin has healed, to prevent unwanted pigmentation and sun damage.
