Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment. https://www.ecoskinclinic.co.uk/post/dermaplaning-contraindications-aftercare(https://www.ecoskinclinic.co.uk/post/dermaplaning-contraindications-aftercare)

• Avoid wearing makeup on the day of treatment • Avoid products containing any exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, retinol, tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, etc.) for 72 hours after treatment. • You may resume your regular skin care routine 24 hours after treatment. • Wash your face with a gentle, acid free cleanser and tepid water. • If irritation occurs after applying the above products, wait a few more days to allow your skin to heal. • Avoid sun exposure as much as possible for a minimum of 3 days post treatment. If you must be in the sun be careful of sun exposure and wear sunscreen daily for 2 weeks. • Avoid excessive heat 3 days post treatment, i.e. heavy workouts, steam rooms or saunas, etc. • Avoid chlorine for 24 hours. • Avoid facial waxing for 7 days. • Avoid Dermal Fillers or Botox for 2 weeks based on area. • Avoid picking, scratching, or aggressively rubbing the treated area. • Avoid physical exfoliators, polishers, or aggressive brushes should be used for 7 to 14 days. • Do apply serums as absorption levels will be elevated • You may experience slight peeling for the first few days. Slight windburn sensation and/or blotchiness are normal for the first few days. Skin care products may tingle or slightly burn for the first 2 days.

Your skin works hard to keep you healthy, and you can return the favour by looking after it. Top Tips: • Use an SPF. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are the main cause of skin ageing and can cause skin cancer. • Stop smoking. Smoking is one of the main environmental factors in premature skin ageing by breaking down and preventing the production of new collagen. Smoking also causes the tiny blood vessels in the skin to constrict, reducing the supply of oxygen to the skin. • Cut down your alcohol consumption. When you drink alcohol, your body and skin can become dehydrated, leaving the skin looking older and tired. • Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. • Follow a skin care routine to nourish and treat your skin. Ask your skin care professional what products would be best suited to protect and improve your skin. Cleanse morning and night. Exfoliate. Use a mask, eye cream and skin appropriate moisturiser. • If you experience a reaction to your treatment that continues for more than 24 hours please see your GP.

We use as little dispoable consumables as we can and recycle as much as possible. Our dermaplaning device has a reuseable sterilisable handle, so the only part that has to be disposed of is the blade. We use dermalogica products with this treatment: dermalogicas commitment to sustainability • Dermalogica are recognized cruelty-free by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and Leaping Bunny • They are certified Vegan on all but 4 of our products. • They have been clean since 1986. Our formulas are free of artificial colors and fragrances, mineral oil, lanolin, S.D. alcohol, parabens and microplastics. • By the end of 2020, 90% of their packaging will be recyclable or bio-degradable. Much of our packaging is already sustainable. • Going forward, all paper and cartons they use are FSC certified to be sustainable for forests. • Their formulas are all manufactured in California, which boasts some of the world’s strongest environmental and consumer protections.