Pre and Post Care Instructions

Please review and screen shot the following information as a guide with consideration to any additional verbal instructions that have been provided to you by your skin care professional. Please note, instructions can vary per client and may need to be further tailored to your specific lifestyle and circumstances. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly for further clarity.

General Pre-Care Instructions:

  • No retinol or exfoliating for 72 hours leading into your treatments.
  • No recent sun exposure for 10 days leading into chemical peels or microneedling treatments.
  • General avoidance of any activities that sensitize your skin.
  • No rigorous workouts the morning of your treatments.

 

Post-Care Instructions:

  • Refrain from touching the treated area or exposing the area to objects such as your cell phone or glasses.
  • Sanitize anything such as the above that would come in contact to the treated area.
  • Allow treatment to absorb overnight unless otherwise advised.
  • Change out your pillow case and face washing towel to one that is clean and fresh.
  • Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
  • Avoid strenuous activities for 48 hours.
  • Avoid working out for 72 hours.
  • Avoid activities revolving around sun exposure for 1 week.
  • Avoid swimming for 72 hours or more.
  • Wear a broad spectrum, SPF30 minimum sunscreen during the day, reapplying every 2 hours, even indoor.

     

    Signature Facials:

    Following your facial, do not wash your face for atleast 6-8 hours. Depending upon the service, and time frame of the day, you may choose to not wash your face until the following day. If you choose to wash your face, use an approved mild cleanser and moisturizer/balm. 

    *Makeup may be worn the following day

    Home care products days 1-3 following treatment:

    1. Approved gentle Cleanser such as our CalmFIT Cleanser

    2. Approved Moisturizer or if needed, a recovery Balm as provided/purcahsed by SkinFIT (newer clients often benefit from a more healing option in the initial phases of their skin care journey.)

    3. Approved Sunscreen during the day

    Home care products days 4-7:

    1. Approved gentle Cleanser

    2. You may likely start to re-introduce your hydrating, antioxidant and non-active serums

    2. Approved Moisturizer or Balm

    3. Approved Sunscreen

    One week following treatment:

    Same as the above; you may likely be back on your normal skin care routine at this point.

    You may now likely re-introduce any active products back into you routine such as your nightly retinol. It is generally advised to wait 10-14 days following treatment to do any type of at home exfoliation. 

     

    Signature Chemical Peels:

    Following your chemical peel, do not wash your face for atleast 6-8 hours. Depending upon the service, and time frame of the day, you may choose to not wash your face until the following day. If you choose to wash your face, use an approved mild cleanser and balm.

    *Do not wear makeup for atleast 24 hours, and ideally up to 48 hours.

    Home care products days 1-3 following treatment:

    1. Approved gentle Cleanser such as our CalmFIT Cleanser

    2. Approved recovery Balm as provided/purcahsed by SkinFIT. Re-apply balm throughout the day as needed

    3. Approved Sunscreen during the day

    Home care products days 4-7:

    1. Approved gentle Cleanser

    2. You may likely start to re-introduce your hydrating, antioxidant and non-active serums. If you are experiencing consistent flaking or peeling, skip this step and continue with your balm only. ***if you are experiencing a deeper level of exfoliation, DO NOT PICK or prematurely rub off the skin

    3. Approved Moisturizer or Balm if still needed

    4. Approved Sunscreen

    One week following treatment:

    Same as the above; you may also be able to go fully back onto your normal skin care routine at this point. However, if you are still experiencing any residual flaking or common sensitivity, stay on the above simplified routine.

    You may now also likely re-introduce any active products back into you routine such as your nightly retinol. Do not exfoliate your skin for 10-14 days following this treatment.

     

    Microneedling:

    Following treatment, do not wash your face for atleast 8 hours. Depending  upon time frame of the day, you may choose to not wash your face until the following day. If you choose to wash your face, use an approved mild cleanser and balm. You may also use the at home sheet mask provided by your skin care professional if it was not already used immediatley following the service.

    *Do not wear makeup for atleast 24 hours, and ideally up to 48 hours

    Home care products days 1-3 following treatment:

    1. Approved gentle Cleanser such as our CalmFIT Cleanser

    2. Approved recovery Balm as provided/purcahsed by SkinFIT. Re-apply balm throughout the day as needed

    3. Approved Sunscreen during the day

    Home care products days 4-7:

    1. Approved gentle Cleanser

    2. You may likely start to re-introduce your hydrating, antioxidant and non-active serums

    3. Approved Moisturizer or Balm if still needed

    4. Approved Sunscreen

    One week following treatment:

    Same as the above; you may also be able to go fully back onto your normal skin care routine at this point.

    You may now also likely re-introduce any active products back into you routine such as your nightly retinol. Do not exfoliate your skin for 10-14 days following this treatment.