Additionally, using a hydrating serum or moisturizer formulated with ingredients like hyaluronic acid can provide deep moisture without clogging pores. These measures not only support the skin's recovery but also enhance the glowing results of the HydraFacial. Use a soft, non-abrasive cleanser.
Avoid hot environments and heat (saunas, sun beds, intense workouts, hot yoga) for the next 48 hours. Avoid swimming pools for the next 48 hours. Application of SPF30 (min) is essential (but remember, this is ALWAYS essential!) Avoid having any aggressive treatments on the HydraFacial treatment area for 2 weeks.
Hydrafacials are all about deeply hydrating your skin, so be sure to keep yourself well-hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment. This can help maximize your Hydrafacial results. On the day of your appointment with Gilded Leaf, arrive with a clean face, free from makeup and skincare products.
As much as possible, try to avoid ingredients containing retinol, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid because they can be too intense for your freshly exfoliated and treated skin. Instead, focus on gentle, hydrating products.
The best products to use after your HydraFacial include a gentle cleanser, hydrating serums, and broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect your skin. These items help to keep your skin moisturized and shield it from harmful UV rays.
Additionally, using a hydrating serum or moisturizer formulated with ingredients like hyaluronic acid can provide deep moisture without clogging pores. These measures not only support the skin's recovery but also enhance the glowing results of the HydraFacial. Use a soft, non-abrasive cleanser.
HydraFacial Post-Care Instructions:
Avoid any exfoliation to the area for 48 hours post-treatment. To keep the area clean, avoid heat sources, including hot showers, saunas, and cardio workouts that may produce sweat for 24 hours.
1 Day Post Treatment: Aftercare: Gentle Skincare: Continue using a mild cleanser and hydrating moisturizer.
Skin purging is when your skin reacts to new treatments by bringing underlying impurities to the surface. This often happens after a HydraFacial, especially if your skin is used to less intensive care.
These immediate effects typically last for about 5 to 7 days. This makes Hydrafacial a perfect treatment for those prepping for special events, weddings, or photoshoots, as the skin looks its best with a fresh, dewy finish.
While a one-time treatment can provide results, the best way to experience the HydraFacial is regularly. Dr. Epstein recommends his patients receive a HydraFacial every four to six weeks. With consistent treatment, patients can address various concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
Make sure to hydrate by drinking at least 8 glasses of water (preferably 12) a day also boosts detox and keeps the positive effects lasting longer! An optional step – adding a hyaluronic acid serum to your daily skincare routine can maintain the moisture and overall glow of your skin!
This is what the water looks like after a Hydrafacial 😳 THE SOLUTION IS CLEAR! This is just a mixture of dirt, debris, congestion, and dead skin. Hydrafacials WORK!
Wait 24–48 Hours Before Applying Vitamin C
Your skin is deeply cleansed and exfoliated after a HydraFacial, which can make it more sensitive. Waiting at least 24–48 hours allows your skin to calm down and absorb the hydrating serums applied during the treatment.
Furthermore, potential long-term effects of HydraFacials include skin thinning, uneven skin pigmentation and age spots. Sensitive skin types, as well as those who have acne-prone skin should certainly avoid the treatment due to its potentially irritating nature.
The HydraFacial “gunk” refers to the waste and impurities collected in the machine's waste jar during a HydraFacial treatment. This jar contains a mixture of dead skin cells, excess oil, dirt, blackheads, and other debris that have been extracted from your pores during the procedure.
Avoid going to the beach, sauna, or gym for 48 hours after your treatment. Sweating can irritate sensitive skin. If possible, try to schedule these activities before your HydraFacial appointment.
Gentle Cleansing: When you are ready to wash your face, use gentle cleansers and avoid any exfoliating products. We recommend cleansers that contain NaPCA (sodium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid), as they attract moisture and enhance the hydrating effects of your HydraFacial.
In the hours following your HydraFacial, it's important to avoid sweating. The HydraFacial deeply cleanses your skin, so your skin may be sensitive to excessive oil from a sweaty workout, hot shower, or sauna. Similarly, applying makeup in the hours after your hydrafacial is not recommended.
The HydraFacial process involves thorough cleansing, extraction of impurities, exfoliation, and hydration to achieve a rejuvenated complexion. The treatment removes excess oil and sebum, extracts blackheads and whiteheads, and clears out dead skin cells, resulting in a balanced and fresh look.
Minimizes the appearance of pores. Deeply cleanses and removes impurities from pores. Tightens and refines the skin's texture. Reduces the risk of acne and blackheads.
The Week of Your HydraFacial Treatment
One week on from your treatment and your skin will still look and feel healthy and hydrated, but of course, by now the dewy glistening look will have faded.