Skin Services and waxing
Before & After

Avoid:

Using dermatologist prescribed creams (Retin-A, Retinoids, etc.) seven days before and seven days after your appointment.
Using any exfoliating products five days before and five days after your appointment (AHAs/BHAs, scrubs, enzymes, acids).
Facial waxing seven days before and seven days after your appointment.
Coming for a facial before two weeks after receiving Botox or fillers.
Shaving your face, three days before, the day of, and three days after your appointment.
A sunburn. If your skin is sunburned, you will not be eligible to receive any type of exfoliation though a calming, hydrating facial would be great to help soothe your burn.
Dermatologist prescribed medications such as Accutane or Tretinoin for at least 6-12 months before an exfoliating treatment. A calming, hydrating facial would be great to help soothe the side effects.

Be prepared:

To discuss your skincare goals so we can better customize your treatment.
To discuss the products you are currently using at home for your skincare routine. It is recommended to take a picture of all products for the best results.

Avoid:

Swimming in pools, lakes, or oceans for 48 hours after appointment.
Applying makeup 24 hours after appointment.
Excess sun exposure or indoor tanning.
Working out, strenuous activity, or getting overheated for 24-48 hours after appointment.
Sweating for 24-48 hours after appointment.
Excess heat for 24-48 hours (saunas, hot tubs, hot showers, stove/oven, etc.).
Surfaces (phones, dirty pillow cases/face masks, etc.) and places (gyms) with a lot of bacteria for 24 hours.
Using any type of exfoliating product five days after your appointment (AHAs/BHAs, retinols, scrubs, enzymes, acids).
Using dermatologist prescribed topical (Retin-A, Retinoids, etc.) for seven days after appointment.
Touching or picking your skin (especially with dirty hands).
Hats, headbands, boyfriends/husbands beards, or masks that cause friction, irritation, or pressure on your skin.
Facial waxing for seven days after appointment.
Shaving your face for three days after appointment.

For optimum results:

Use gentle, hydrating, nourishing, and protecting products for 5-7 days after your treatment.
Use products recommended to you by your provider.
Drink at least half of your body weight in oz. of water and more if you're drinking caffeine.
Sanitize glasses, phones, hands, and other items that touch your face often.
Use clean pillow cases, face masks, towels etc.

If any questions or concerns arise at any time after a treatment, text or call Sydney Cooper at 720-926-4084.