Aftercare

What you do in the days after laser makes a real difference to your result.

• Keep away from sweat and bacteria for 48 hours: no gym, hot showers, pools or spas
• Wear loose clothes so the treated skin can breathe
• Stay out of direct sun and put on SPF 50+ every day for two weeks
• From day five, exfoliate lightly to help the hair shed and stop ingrown hairs
• For facial laser, leave retinol alone for three days before and after

Looking after the area properly helps it heal and avoids complications.

• For the first 48 hours, keep the area clean, dry and covered
• Try not to touch, scratch or pick at it
• Use a gentle, fragrance-free healing cream as your therapist directs
• No direct sun, sunbeds or swimming for at least 7 days
• Keep makeup and active products such as retinol or acids off the area for a week

Skin can feel fresh, warm or a little flushed afterwards. That is normal.

• Hold off on makeup, heat and exercise for 24 hours
• Skip exfoliants and actives (retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C) for 3 to 5 days
• Wear SPF 50+ every day
• Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, nourishing moisturiser
• Leave the skin alone while it settles, with no touching or picking

Needling makes tiny controlled injuries to trigger collagen, and the right care helps the skin rebuild.

• Keep your hands off your face for 12 hours
• Go without makeup for 24 to 48 hours
• No heat, sweating or exercise for 48 hours
• Only use the aftercare products your therapist recommends
• Leave actives such as retinol, acids and vitamin C alone for 7 days
• Wear SPF 50+ whenever you are outside

Teeth are more porous straight after whitening, so they stain and feel sensitive more easily.

• For 48 hours, avoid anything that stains: coffee, tea, red wine, tomato sauces and berries
• Stick to pale foods such as rice, chicken, fish, potato, milk and clear drinks
• Do not smoke for 48 hours
• If your teeth feel a little sensitive, use a sensitive toothpaste
• Brush gently, and skip strongly coloured mouthwash for two days

A few easy habits keep your brows and lashes looking fresh for longer.

• Keep them dry for the first 24 hours
• No oils, makeup or serums near the area for 48 hours
• Stay out of steam rooms and pools for 48 hours
• Brush them through each day with a clean spoolie
• After a tint, keep harsh cleansers and exfoliants away from the area

Dermaplaning leaves skin smooth and bright, and it needs a gentle touch for a few days.

• No makeup for 24 hours
• Skip exfoliants and actives for 5 to 7 days
• Wear SPF 50+ every day
• Keep skin hydrated with gentle, nourishing products
• Avoid sweating and direct sun for 48 hours

These treatments tone, tighten and shape, and good aftercare helps you get the most from them.

• Drink at least 2 litres of water a day for the next 72 hours
• Cut out alcohol, caffeine and processed food for 24 hours
• A gentle walk helps your lymphatic system do its job
• Avoid heat such as spas and hot showers for 24 hours
• Book your sessions as often as your therapist advises

Laser breaks down excess pigment, so protecting the skin while it heals matters.

• Keep out of the sun and wear SPF 50+ every day for at least 2 weeks
• Leave any flaking or crusting alone, with no picking or scratching
• Skip active skincare for 5 to 7 days
• Keep the skin cool and well hydrated
• Avoid a lot of heat, exercise and swimming for 48 hours