Pre and post treatment skincare is essential for all skin resurfacing treatments including IPL, chemical peels, and microneedling. Using professional grade skincare as recommended by your therapist helps strengthen the skin before treatment and supports faster healing afterwards. This ensures optimal results and a smoother recovery.
Preparing your skin correctly helps improve results and reduces sensitivity during treatment. We recommend supporting your skin barrier with active ingredients such as Vitamin A, which helps increase cellular turnover and supports skin repair, preparing the skin for regeneration. Vitamin B strengthens the skin barrier and helps maintain hydration and resilience. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports collagen production, brightens the skin, and helps regulate pigment formation. Daily use of a physical sunscreen is also essential before and after treatment to protect the skin and support healing.
Please avoid the following active ingredients for at least one week before your appointment. These include alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids, retinoids including retinol, retinaldehyde and tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide and adapalene, and hydroquinone, kojic acid and azelaic acid. In the days leading up to your treatment it is also important to avoid excessive sun exposure.
Some clients may experience temporary breakouts after treatment. This is usually short lived and typically resolves within a few days. If needed, we may recommend DP Dermaceuticals Clini-Prep spray which helps support skin clarity and healing following treatment.
Certain health conditions, medications and lifestyle factors may affect suitability for skin needling. All clients are required to complete a consultation form prior to treatment so your Dermapen certified therapist can assess suitability and ensure the treatment is safe and appropriate for your skin. For clients with deeper skin tones or those prone to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, a pigment regulating skincare routine may be recommended prior to treatment to support the best possible outcome.
After your Dermapen treatment your therapist will provide a full aftercare plan to support healing and results. Immediately after treatment the skin is typically soothed with a calming cooling mask to reduce redness and support recovery. You may experience mild redness for 24 to 48 hours similar to a light sun exposure response. Each treatment is followed by a professional peel one week later to further enhance results and skin renewal.
If you are unsure about which products to use or when to stop certain active ingredients, our team is here to guide you. Proper preparation makes a significant difference in both comfort and results.
