Preparing for Your Boutique Facial: Before, During & After

A professional boutique facial is both an essential maintenance ritual and a deeply relaxing self-care experience. Knowing how to prepare your skin before stepping into the studio ensures that your treatment is comfortable, restorative, and delivers the longest-lasting glow.

Days Before: Pausing Aggressive At-Home Actives

Three to five days prior to your appointment, pause intensive exfoliating products including prescription tretinoin, OTC retinol serums, glycolic peels, and granular face scrubs. Allowing your stratum corneum to stabilize prevents unnecessary redness or sensitivity when professional-grade exfoliants and warm steam are applied.

Appointment Day Guidelines

• Arrive with Minimal or No Makeup: While we thoroughly double-cleanse your face, arriving bare-faced maximizes treatment time spent on active skincare steps.
• Know Your Routine: Be prepared to mention your current cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens so we can assess compatibility and offer tailored advice.
• Communicate Comfort: Let your esthetician know if you are sensitive to temperature, pressure during extractions, or specific botanicals.

Post-Facial Care: Protecting Your Investment

For the first 24 hours post-treatment, treat your skin with gentle reverence. Avoid heavy workouts that induce heavy sweating, refrain from touching your face with unwashed hands, and keep foundation makeup off your skin until the following morning. Apply a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen daily to safeguard your newly revealed skin cells.