The duration between facial treatment and makeup application remains unclear for most patients. Professional facials provide exceptional benefits for skin health because they clean pores and bring back natural skin brightness. The main question clients ask after their facial treatment is when they can wear makeup after facial.
The team at Prime Med Spa recognizes your need to display your glowing complexion immediately yet we need to let your skin recover for better results. Here’s what you should know.
💆 The skin needs time to heal before you should start using makeup products.
Your skin enters a renewal phase following a professional facial treatment. The combination of facial exfoliation and extractions and treatments creates open pores which make your skin more sensitive. Your skin will experience negative effects when you apply makeup before the recommended time period.
The application of makeup before the recommended time will block newly cleaned pores while leading to skin irritations and acne outbreaks. The facial products will become less effective when you apply makeup before their recommended usage time. The healing process of advanced treatments will be disrupted when you apply makeup too early.
Our experts at Prime Med Spa advise clients to wait at least 24 hours before using makeup products after their facial treatment.
The duration between facial treatment and makeup application depends on the specific facial service you received.
- Basic Hydrating Facial
You should wait between 12 to 24 hours before using non-comedogenic makeup products.
- Chemical Peel or Exfoliating Facial
Your skin needs 48 to 72 hours of recovery time before you can safely use makeup products.
- Microdermabrasion or Dermaplaning
Your skin needs to heal its barrier after exfoliation so you should not use makeup for 24 to 48 hours.
- HydraFacial
The application of makeup becomes possible after the next day but waiting until the following day enables complete serum absorption.
💄 What Kind of Makeup to Use Afterwards
When you start using makeup again select products which contain minerals and have non-comedogenic and oil-free formulas and fragrance-free ingredients. You should wash your makeup brushes and sponges before using them on your treated skin because bacteria can cause problems.
🌿 Post-Facial Skincare Tips
The combination of proper hydration and sunscreen application with gentle skincare products will help you achieve better facial results and maintain your skin’s natural glow. The following tips will help you achieve better results from your facial treatment while maintaining your skin’s health.
- Drink enough water to stay hydrated.
- Perform light exfoliation only during the first 3 to 5 days after your treatment.
- Apply sunscreen to your skin every day.
- Use products that are designed for sensitive skin and contain no harsh ingredients.
Your aesthetician will provide specific instructions about how to care for your skin after your treatment. The team at Prime Med Spa offers customized post-treatment advice which helps patients achieve longer-lasting results and maintain their skin’s natural beauty.
✨ The Bottom Line
Your facial treatment will not produce the desired results when you apply makeup before your skin has fully recovered. Your skin needs time to heal before you can start using makeup again through the use of clean and gentle products.
Book your facial treatment at Prime Med Spa to experience their expert care services which cater to your individual skin requirements.
