PRE + POST CARE
YOUR RESULTS START BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
Beautiful results begin with proper preparation and thoughtful aftercare. Explore the guidelines below to learn how to prepare for your treatment, protect your skin afterward, and get the most out of your experience at Glow By Ellie.
Every treatment is different, and your aftercare may be customized based on your skin and the services performed. Always follow the personalized instructions provided at your appointment.
Have a question about your upcoming treatment or recovery? Reach out before your appointment — I'm happy to help.
A LITTLE REMINDER
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BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Avoid exfoliating acids, scrubs, and retinoids for 3–5 days before your treatment, unless otherwise instructed.
Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning, or arriving with sunburned or irritated skin.
Avoid facial waxing for at least 5–7 days before dermaplaning.
Arrive with clean skin if possible. Makeup is okay — we'll remove it during your treatment!
Let me know about any new medications, skin sensitivities, recent procedures, or changes in your skincare routine.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Keep your skincare gentle and hydrating for the next 24–48 hours.
Avoid exfoliating acids, retinoids, and harsh scrubs for approximately 3–5 days, depending on your treatment.
Avoid excessive heat, saunas, steam rooms, and intense workouts for 24 hours.
Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and minimize direct sun exposure.
Avoid picking, scratching, or excessively touching your skin.
Follow any personalized aftercare recommendations provided at your appointment.
Some mild redness or sensitivity is normal, especially following dermaplaning or extractions. Your aftercare may vary depending on the treatments performed.
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BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Discontinue retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHAs/BHAs), and physical exfoliants approximately 5–7 days before your peel, unless otherwise instructed.
Avoid waxing, dermaplaning, or other exfoliating treatments for at least 7 days beforehand.
Avoid tanning, excessive sun exposure, and arriving with sunburned or compromised skin.
Keep your skin hydrated and maintain a gentle skincare routine leading up to your appointment.
Inform me of any recent procedures, medications, cold sores, or changes in your skin health.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Use only the gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and other products recommended for your specific peel.
Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other potentially irritating products until your skin has fully recovered and you're cleared to resume them.
Avoid excessive heat, saunas, hot yoga, and intense exercise for at least 24–48 hours.
Avoid direct sun exposure and wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily.
Do not pick, peel, scrub, or pull at flaking skin. Allow it to shed naturally.
Avoid waxing or additional exfoliating treatments until your skin has healed and you've been cleared for them.
Keep your skin moisturized and follow your customized post-peel instructions.
Depending on the type and strength of your peel, you may experience redness, tightness, dryness, or visible flaking. Not all chemical peels cause visible peeling, and that doesn't mean your treatment wasn't effective.
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BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and harsh exfoliating products for approximately 5–7 days beforehand, unless otherwise instructed.
Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning, and sunburn for at least one week before treatment.
Avoid waxing and other potentially irritating facial treatments for approximately one week beforehand.
Arrive with clean skin and avoid applying makeup immediately before your appointment.
Inform me of any active breakouts, cold sores, infections, recent procedures, medications, or changes in your medical history.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Follow your personalized post-treatment cleansing and moisturizing instructions. Use only products approved for your treatment.
Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours, or longer if directed.
Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other active skincare products until your skin has recovered and you're cleared to resume them.
Avoid intense exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, hot tubs, and swimming for at least 24–48 hours.
Avoid direct sun exposure while healing. Use sun protection according to your post-treatment instructions.
Do not pick, scrub, or exfoliate any dry or flaking skin.
Avoid additional facial treatments until your skin has fully recovered.
Temporary redness, warmth, tightness, and mild sensitivity may occur following microneedling. Healing time and aftercare depend on treatment depth and your individual skin response.
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BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and irritating skincare products around the brow area for approximately 5–7 days before waxing.
Avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning immediately before your appointment.
Allow your brow hairs to grow out for the best shaping results.
Arrive with clean brows, free of heavy makeup, oils, or brow styling products when possible.
Inform me of any recent peels, skin treatments, medications, allergies, or irritation around the brow area.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Brow Waxing + Tinting
Avoid touching, rubbing, or exfoliating the brow area for 24 hours.
Avoid excessive heat, sweating, and direct sun exposure for approximately 24 hours after waxing.
Avoid retinoids and exfoliating acids around freshly waxed skin until irritation has resolved.
Avoid oil-based cleansers and excessive rubbing over tinted brows to help preserve the color.
Brow Lamination
Keep your brows dry for the first 24 hours, unless otherwise directed.
Avoid steam, saunas, excessive sweating, and oil-based products on the brows during the initial aftercare period.
Avoid rubbing your brows or sleeping directly on them during the first 24 hours.
Gently brush your brows into place and use a conditioning product as recommended.
Avoid additional chemical brow treatments until your brows are ready for your next service.
Temporary redness or sensitivity may occur following brow waxing. Lamination and tint results vary based on hair type, skincare habits, and proper aftercare.