Microneedling Aftercare with SkinPen: Simple Steps
Microneedling aftercare is easier than you think. Follow these gentle guidelines to protect your fresh SkinPen results, keep irritation away, and speed your glow-up.
Microneedling Post Care Instructions
Hands off. Avoid touching or picking the treated area for 24 hours.
Skip makeup. Let skin breathe the first day; mineral powder is okay after 24 hours.
Stay cool. Hot showers, saunas, and sweaty workouts can heighten inflammation, wait 48 hours.
Shield from sun. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and SPF 30+ starting Day 2.
Hydrate inside & out. Drink water and apply a bland, fragrance-free moisturizer morning and night.
Can I Wash My Face After Microneedling?
Yes, gently. For the first 8 hours, spritz with sterile saline if you need relief. After that:
Rinse with cool water and a mild, sulfate-free cleanser.
Pat dry with a fresh, soft towel.
Re-apply your aftercare serum or plain hyaluronic acid.
Most redness fades within five days, and makeup typically sits well by Day 2–3.
What to Put on Your Face After Microneedling
First 24 hours: Hydrating serum supplied at your visit or plain hyaluronic acid.
Days 1–3: Lightweight moisturizer plus mineral SPF.
Days 4+: Resume antioxidants (vitamin C), growth factors, and gentle retinoids as advised.
Avoid: Alcohol-based toners, scrubs, glycolic or salicylic acids, and self-tanners for one week.
Microneedling Healing Stages with SkinPen
Day 0 (treatment day): Skin feels warm and tight, similar to a sunburn.
Day 1: Redness and mild swelling. Cooling gel provides relief.
Day 3: Flaking or sandpaper texture is common as micro-channels close.
Day 5: Most surface healing complete; subtle glow appears.
Week 2+: Collagen production ramps up; firmness improves for months.
Microneedling Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
Sleep on a clean pillowcase.
Use fresh makeup brushes when you resume cosmetics.
Schedule a follow-up SkinPen session every 4–6 weeks for a full series.
Don’t:
Tan or use tanning beds for two weeks.
Shave or wax the area for three days.
Take anti-inflammatory meds (ibuprofen) the first 24 hours unless directed—swelling is part of healing.
Microneedling Recovery Timeline
24 hours: Pink, warm skin; keep products minimal.
48 hours: Redness subsides; gentle cleansing and SPF begin.
Days 3–5: Dryness or flaking; moisturize often.
One week: Skin looks calm and bright; most normal activities OK.
4–6 weeks: New collagen reveals smoother texture; time for your next appointment.
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