Appointment After Care
Get the most out of each skincare treatment with proper aftercare!
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Facial Aftercare
Your skin has just been deeply cleansed, nourished, and treated. To protect your results and allow your skin to fully benefit, follow these guidelines:
DO:
Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, non-active moisturizer
Drink plenty of water to support your body post-facial massage
Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily
Use gentle cleansers and avoid hot water for the next 24 hours
If your facial was prior to 3:00pm, you have on sunscreen and should wash your face. Facials later in the day are finished without sunscreen so you can skip washing your face before bed if it’s still clean.
AVOID (for the first 24–48 hours):
Heavy makeup, especially foundation and powders
Exfoliating products or treatments (retinol, AHAs, BHAs, scrubs, or enzymes).
Waxing, threading, or hair removal treatments
Excessive sweating, saunas, or hot yoga
Direct sun exposure or tanning beds
What to Expect:
Mild redness or sensitivity may occur immediately after your facial and should subside quickly
Breakouts can occasionally happen as skin cell turnover increases and lingering breakouts under the surface may emerge
Your skin will feel more hydrated, balanced, and radiant over the next several days
Pro Tip: Keep your home routine simple for a day or two. Use gentle cleanse, moisturizer, and SPF. Resume active products after 3-5 days. Visit peel and Procell aftercare as needed.
Chemical Peel Aftercare
DO:
Keep skin hydrated: Use a gentle, non-active moisturizer and reapply as needed
Use only gentle cleanser: Wash with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser (no scrubs, acids, or actives)
Apply SPF daily: Broad-spectrum SPF 30+, reapplied every 2 hours if outdoors. Also wear a hat and enjoy the shade. Sun exposure after a peel increases burn risk.
Stay cool: Avoid hot showers, saunas, and sweating for 48 hours
Be patient with peeling: Allow flaking skin to shed naturally. Picking can cause scarring or hyperpigmentation
Change pillow case and avoid pets coming in contact with face until peeling stops
AVOID:
Direct sun exposure for 7–10 days
Makeup for 24 hours (or longer if your skin feels sensitive)
Exfoliating products (scrubs, retinols, AHAs/BHAs, vitamin C) for 5-7 days. Spot test thereafter
Waxing, threading, or laser treatments for at least 2 weeks
Intense workouts, pools, or hot tubs until skin calms
Healing Timeline (Typical):
Day 1–2: Skin may feel tight, warm, or flushed
Day 3–5: Peeling/flaking begins
Day 5–7: Most peeling subsides; skin may look fresh but is still healing. Some milfd breakouts may occur
2+ Weeks: Full results appear as skin fully regenerates
Pro Tip: Keep your routine minimal and use only gentle cleanser, moisturizer & sunscreen. Use nothing else until peeling is complete.
Wax Aftercare
For the First 24–48 Hours
Avoid heat and friction: Skip hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, tanning beds, and intense workouts.
No harsh products: Avoid exfoliants, retinol, glycolic acid, or any active skincare on the waxed area.
Hands off: Try not to touch or scratch freshly waxed skin to prevent bacteria from causing irritation or breakouts.
Skip tight clothing: Opt for loose, breathable fabrics to reduce friction.
Cleansing & Comfort
Gently cleanse the area with a mild, fragrance-free cleanser.
Apply a soothing product such as aloe vera gel, witch hazel, or a post-wax lotion recommended by your esthetician.
If you experience redness or sensitivity, use a cool compress to calm the skin.
Preventing Ingrown Hairs
After 48 hours, begin gentle exfoliation 2–3 times per week with a scrub, mitt, or chemical exfoliant suitable for your skin. Skip for facial waxing.
Keep the skin moisturized daily with a lightweight, non-comedogenic lotion or oil.
Healing & Regrowth
Hair typically begins to grow back in 2–4 weeks. Regular waxing every 4–6 weeks helps slow regrowth and makes the process easier over time.
Avoid shaving between appointments to maintain results and minimize ingrown hairs.
When to Call Us
If you notice persistent redness, swelling, rash, or signs of infection (such as pus or spreading irritation), please reach out to us or a healthcare provider.
Procell Microchanneling Aftercare
Day of Treatment:
If provided, please use Procell post care mask within 1-3 hours of treatment. Leave it on for at least 5 minutes. Rub in excess liquid from mask with clean hands
If you upgraded to a Co2 Pro Mask, please apply within 1-3 hours using a clean bowl and spatula. Leave it on for 45 minutes to (1) hour. Use the Procell mask the following day
Change your pillow case and sheets before bed. Pet dander and other irritants (scented detergents, softeners, etc) may cause mild reaction within the first 24 hours.
Please do not excessively exercise or get sweaty for 24 hours. Avoid steam/hot showers/baths, extreme sunlight and heat
Preferably, do not apply any other products to skin until the following day as you may introduce bacteria or other germs
After first treatment (using .25mm tip) you can expect mild redness, swelling and a tight, warm sensation for 4-24 hours.
Later treatments or those using longer needles may produce redness and swelling along with tiny flecks of redness for 4-72 hours. These are easily covered with mineral makeup after 24 hours
Following Days:
The morning after treatment: apply Cellular Renewal Serum & Healing Accelerator separately to enhance results. Cleanse and apply 1-3 pumps. Apply daily, morning and night
Skin my feel hot and tight, light mild sunburn. Moisturize often and may apply a clean, damp cloth if needed
Mild skin sloughing may occur for a few days after treatment
Mild acne or milia (small bumps) may occur in rare cases. Please do NOT pick, they should go away in a few days
Trans-epidermal water loss is a common and temporary side effect and could leave you feeling dry for the first week. Keep the recommended moisturizer with you during the day and apply frequently using a clean spatula to avoid a dry sensation. The more you moisturize the better results will be.
Reapply a mineral sunscreen every 2 hours the first few days after treatment. Be careful about sun exposure
Return for follow up treatment in 4-6 weeks or as recommended. 3-4 Treatments are recommended for best results
Remember, your body heals itself best when it’s cared for! Stay well hydrated and increase intake of foods rich in Omega 3's (wild caught fish, walnuts, flax, chia seeds, pasture raised eggs) plus citrus and berries for antioxidants along with fresh or frozen bone broth and fermented foods to help with gut health to help rejuvenate your skin.
If prolonged irritation occurs, please contact the Pêche. If a severe reaction of any kind such as rash, bruise, swelling, etc., occurs, please contact a physician for treatment and notify us as well.
Spray Tan Aftercare
Rinse Off:
If you have chosen the Classic solution, it is recommended that you wait 2-6 hours to rinse off depending on desired result. This will allow your tan to fully develop. It is fine to leave the Airbrush Spray Tanning solution on overnight and rinse in the morning. The full result will take 24 hours.
If you have chosen the Rapid Solution solution, it is extremely important that you rinse at the time your esthetician has recommended for you (typically 1-5 hours after solution is applied).
Your first rinse should be a brief shower with NO soap. Rinse under warm water until water runs clear but put extra focus on dry areas like hands, feet and elbows.
Once out of the shower pat your skin dry, do not rub. You will want to continue to pat your skin dry for the duration of your tan.
For best results wait 12-24 hours from your initial rinse to use any soaps or lotions. Deodorant is fine.
Please do not urinate in the shower when you have a the tan, the ammonia in the urine will cause your tan to streak.
Aftercare:
Please do not schedule manicure, pedicure, or waxing appointments after your tan, as these treatments will remove any color from your skin.
If possible, do not wear a bra for at least 4 hours after you have been sprayed to prevent “tan lines” or streaks.
Please know that if you exercise and sweat heavily your tan can fade faster, especially if your clothing is tight. The same applies to sweating feet inside shoes.
Shaving exfoliates skin, which can fade your tan. Be sure to use a new razor and a lubricating product when shaving. A dull razor will remove your tan.
Be aware that spending any time in a hot tub, swimming pool, or the ocean—or even taking a long hot bath—can cause your Airbrush Tan to prematurely fade.
Do not use aerosol or oil-based sunscreen! The chemicals in them will ruin your Airbrush Spray Tan. We recommend that you use a waterproof lotion sunscreen such as Melt In Milk from La Roche Posay (available at most Targets, CVS and Ultas)