•Avoid direct sun exposure and wear daily sunscreen of SPF 30. Treated skin will be sensitive to the sun after an IPL treatment, it is recommended to cover up with SPF.
•Do keep your skin moisturized at all times. As the skin heals from an IPL treatment, it will start to dry out and peel a little. Apply a thick moisturizing cream in the morning and at night. Makeup can be worn 24 – 48 hours after treatment, as long as it is applied and removed gently.
•Use a gentle cleanser with warm water at least twice a day during the healing process. Avoid skin care products that contain benzoyl peroxide, Retin-A, Retinol, or glycolic acids if you have done a treatment on your face.
•Do not scratch or pick at blemishes that will surface. Allow them to heal and naturally flake off.
•Avoid strenuous exercising, hot baths, showers, or hot tubs for at least 48 hours. Overheating the skin in the first 24 – 48 hours can alter the final results.