Skin Prep & Care Guide

Healthy skin responds better to laser, recovers faster, and produces cleaner results. This is the full framework — what to do before, what to avoid, what to use after.

The Two Weeks Before

This is when you set up your skin to respond well. Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner. Pause aggressive actives — retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide. Keep skin hydrated and calm.

The Three Days Before

Stop exfoliating. No scrubs. No new products. The goal is to arrive with skin in its baseline state — not irritated, not stressed, not freshly traumatized.

The 24 Hours Before

Shave the area. Use clean, sharp tools. Rinse with cool water. Apply a gentle moisturizer. Skip everything else.

The 24 Hours After

Cool, calm, gentle. Cool showers only. Loose clothing. No workouts that cause heavy sweating in the treated area. Aloe or a fragrance-free moisturizer if the skin feels warm.

Day 2 Through 7

Skin is recovering. Continue gentle cleansing and moisturizing. Avoid actives until day 7. Use SPF 30+ daily on any treated area exposed to sun.

Long-Term Skin Routine

• Daily SPF 30+ on exposed areas
• Gentle cleanser, no harsh scrubs
• Moisturize daily
• Reintroduce actives slowly after recovery
• Hydrate from the inside — water actually matters

Your skin's condition determines how well laser works. Treat it well, and the results follow.