The Aftercare Edit
Your skin’s journey doesn’t end when you leave the treatment room. At Botanica Skin Wellness, we believe exceptional results come from the balance of advanced treatments, intentional aftercare, and consistent home care.
Explore our treatment-specific aftercare guides to understand what to expect, support your skin’s recovery, and protect your results long after your visit.
Find Your Treatment Aftercare Guide
Select your treatment below to review your personalized recovery instructions, recommended skincare, and essential post-treatment precautions. We encourage you to review your aftercare before your appointment and refer back to it throughout your recovery.
Because beautiful, healthy skin is cultivated with intention.
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Facial Aftercare
Your Post-Treatment Ritual | Botanica Skin Wellness
Your skin has just received intentional, professional care. The next 24–48 hours are an important time to support your skin barrier, maintain hydration, and preserve your post-treatment glow.
Whether your facial focused on hydration, rejuvenation, brightening, or restoring balance, following these simple guidelines will help you maintain your results.
THE FIRST 24 HOURS
Keep your skincare simple.
● Allow your skin to rest and absorb the benefits of your treatment.
● Avoid touching your face unnecessarily.
● Skip makeup for the remainder of the day when possible.
● Avoid excessive heat, strenuous exercise, and heavy sweating if your treatment included exfoliation or extractions.
● Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms for 24 hours.
● Use a gentle cleanser and hydrating moisturizer if cleansing is needed.
● Avoid additional exfoliation or potentially irritating skincare products.
THE NEXT 48–72 HOURS
Hydrate, restore, and protect.
● Continue using a gentle cleanser and barrier-supportive moisturizer.
● Avoid facial scrubs, exfoliating brushes, and at-home peels.
● Temporarily discontinue retinol, tretinoin, and exfoliating acids for 48–72 hours if your facial included exfoliation.
● Avoid waxing, dermaplaning, or additional resurfacing treatments until your skin has recovered.
● Avoid picking at blemishes or areas where extractions were performed.
● Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning.
If your treatment included more intensive exfoliation, your esthetician may recommend extending these restrictions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Following your facial, your skin may appear:
● More hydrated, radiant, and refreshed
● Smoother and softer in texture
● Slightly pink or flushed
● Temporarily sensitive in areas where extractions or exfoliation were performed
Mild redness or sensitivity should gradually resolve, typically within several hours to a day.
If you experience persistent burning, worsening redness, significant swelling, or an unusual reaction, contact Botanica Skin Wellness.
PROTECT YOUR GLOW
Daily SPF | Your Most Important Skincare Essential
Sun exposure is one of the leading contributors to premature skin aging, uneven pigmentation, and collagen degradation.
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher helps protect your skin from UV damage and preserve the benefits of your professional treatments.
Hydration | Support Your Skin Barrier
Maintaining a healthy moisture barrier helps reduce dehydration, improve skin comfort, and support a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Use a moisturizer suited to your skin type and avoid introducing multiple new products immediately following treatment.
MAINTAINING YOUR RESULTS
Beautiful skin is built through consistency.
Professional facials provide targeted care, while your daily skincare routine supports and maintains those results between appointments.
For optimal skin health:
● Follow your personalized home-care recommendations.
● Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.
● Maintain consistent hydration and barrier support.
● Avoid over-exfoliation.
● Schedule professional treatments according to your skin’s needs, often every 4–6 weeks.
Your skin is unique, and your skincare should be too.
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Post-Treatment Care | Botanica Skin Wellness
Clear Skin Peels by Face Reality are professional corrective treatments designed to address acne, congestion, post-inflammatory discoloration, and uneven skin texture.
Your skin’s renewal process continues after your appointment. Following proper aftercare helps minimize irritation, protect your skin barrier, and support clearer, healthier skin.
THE FIRST 24 HOURS
Keep your skincare routine minimal and gentle.
Wait to cleanse your face until the time specifically recommended by your esthetician.
Once cleared, use a gentle Face Reality cleanser and lukewarm water.
Apply only your approved hydrating and moisturizing products.
Avoid makeup for the first 24 hours when possible.
Avoid touching, picking, or rubbing your skin.
Protect your skin from direct sunlight.
For the first 48 hours, avoid:
Strenuous exercise and excessive sweating
Saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and swimming pools
Hot showers directly on the face
Scrubs, exfoliating brushes, and cleansing devices
DAYS 2–7 | RECOVERY & RENEWAL
Your skin may experience mild redness, dryness, tightness, or flaking as the renewal process progresses.
Your recommended skincare routine:
Morning
Gently cleanse with your approved Face Reality cleanser.
Apply your recommended hydrating products.
Moisturize as needed.
Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
Evening
Gently cleanse.
Apply your recommended hydrating serum or moisturizer.
Avoid acne treatment actives until instructed to resume.
Important: Do not pick, pull, or exfoliate flaking skin. Allow any shedding to occur naturally.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT RESTRICTIONS
Temporarily discontinue the following unless specifically instructed otherwise:
Mandelic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid treatments
Benzoyl peroxide and other medicated acne treatments
Retinol, retinal, and prescription tretinoin
Exfoliating scrubs, pads, and resurfacing products
Other potentially irritating active ingredients
Do not automatically resume your regular acne routine after a set number of days. Your esthetician will determine when to reintroduce active ingredients based on your skin’s response and the strength of your peel.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Clear Skin Peel 1
Typically offers a gentler introduction to corrective resurfacing. Mild dryness, tightness, redness, or light flaking may occur.
Clear Skin Peel 2
A more intensive corrective treatment that may produce increased sensitivity, dryness, or visible flaking. Your individual response depends on skin condition, treatment application, and tolerance.
Visible peeling is not required for the treatment to be effective.
A note about purging: Some acne-prone clients may notice temporary breakouts as their treatment program progresses. However, new or worsening breakouts are not automatically purging. Contact Botanica if you develop unusual irritation, painful lesions, or a significant change in your skin.
WHEN TO CONTACT US
Mild sensitivity and dryness can occur. Contact Botanica Skin Wellness if you experience persistent burning, increasing redness, unusual swelling, or worsening irritation.
Blistering, severe pain, or signs of infection require prompt medical evaluation.
MAINTAINING YOUR RESULTS
Clear skin is achieved through consistency, not aggressive exfoliation.
Face Reality corrective peels are most effective when incorporated into a personalized acne treatment plan alongside consistent home care.
Treatments may be recommended approximately every two weeks, depending on your skin’s tolerance, progress, and individualized treatment schedule.
Daily sun protection, barrier support, and proper use of your prescribed Face Reality products are essential to maintaining your results.
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Post-Treatment Care | Botanica Skin Wellness
Your skin’s renewal process continues well beyond your treatment. MandeliClear is an advanced resurfacing peel designed to improve the appearance of pigmentation, uneven tone, acne-related discoloration, and textural irregularities.
Proper aftercare is essential to protecting your skin, supporting recovery, and achieving optimal results.
THE FIRST 12 HOURS
Do not allow water to come into contact with your face for the first 12 hours following your peel.
● Do not wash, rinse, or wet your face.
● Avoid excessive sweating, exercise, and heat.
● Do not apply makeup or additional skincare products.
● Only apply your specifically approved post-peel balm if instructed.
● Avoid touching, rubbing, or picking at your skin.
DAYS 1–3 | PROTECT & HYDRATE
After the initial 12 hours, begin your recommended post-peel skincare routine.
Morning & Evening
1. Cleanse: Gently cleanse with Circadia Vitamin Veil Cleanser or your approved post-peel cleanser. Use fingertips only, rinse with cool water, and pat dry.
2. Treat: Apply Circadia Vitamin C Reversal Serum if included in your prescribed post-peel regimen.
3. Hydrate: Apply Circadia Post Peel Balm or your recommended barrier-repair moisturizer.
4. Protect: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher each morning and reapply throughout the day as needed.
Your skin may begin to feel tight, dry, or slightly rough as the peeling process develops.
For the first 48 hours, avoid:
● Strenuous exercise and excessive sweating
● Saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and swimming pools
● Hot showers directly on the face
● Excessive heat and direct sun exposure
DAYS 3–7 | THE PEELING PHASE
Visible peeling typically begins within a few days of treatment and may last approximately 5–7 days. Some clients experience light flaking, while others experience more noticeable shedding.
During this phase:
● Never pick, pull, or peel away shedding skin.
● Continue your gentle cleansing and hydration routine.
● Reapply your recommended post-peel balm as needed for dryness or tightness.
● Avoid exfoliating brushes, scrubs, washcloths, and cleansing devices.
● Avoid waxing, dermaplaning, and additional resurfacing treatments.
● Limit makeup if your skin is actively peeling or sensitive.
● Continue strict daily sun protection.
Prematurely removing peeling skin can increase the risk of irritation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and scarring.
Allow your skin to shed naturally.
AFTER PEELING | RESTORE & MAINTAIN
Once peeling has completely resolved and your skin feels comfortable, you may gradually transition back to your recommended home-care routine.
Active ingredients to avoid:
● Retinol, retinal, and prescription tretinoin
● Glycolic, lactic, mandelic, and salicylic acids
● Exfoliating pads, scrubs, and resurfacing products
● Benzoyl peroxide and other potentially irritating acne treatments unless specifically approved
Wait until your skin has fully healed before reintroducing exfoliating acids. Retinoids should generally remain discontinued for at least 14 days following treatment, or longer if directed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Common temporary reactions include:
● Redness or mild sensitivity
● Tightness and dryness
● Temporary darkening of pigmented areas before shedding
● Flaking or visible peeling
● Increased sensitivity during the renewal process
Peeling varies depending on skin condition, treatment intensity, and individual response.
Contact Botanica Skin Wellness if you experience worsening redness, unusual swelling, blistering, or persistent discomfort. Seek prompt medical attention for severe reactions or signs of infection.
PROTECTING YOUR RESULTS
Freshly exfoliated skin is especially vulnerable to UV exposure. Daily sunscreen, consistent hydration, and a customized home-care routine are essential to maintaining your results and reducing the risk of pigmentation.
Future treatments will be recommended based on your skin’s response, individual goals, and overall treatment plan.
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Post-Treatment Care | Botanica Skin Wellness
Your skin’s renewal process continues beyond the treatment room. Proper aftercare is essential to supporting cellular rejuvenation, protecting your skin barrier, and achieving optimal results.
THE FIRST 72 HOURS
Day 1 | Treatment Day
Apply Fraction V as directed following your treatment and again before bedtime, according to your personalized schedule.
If cleansing is necessary, gently rinse with lukewarm water. Avoid traditional cleansers unless instructed otherwise.
Avoid applying additional skincare products unless approved by your esthetician.
Days 2–3 | Recovery & Repair
Morning, midday, and evening:
Gently cleanse with Circadia Vitamin Veil Cleanser or your recommended hydrating cleanser.
Pat skin dry with a clean, soft towel.
Apply Fraction V as directed.
During the first 72 hours:
Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and swimming pools.
Avoid hot water directly on the face.
Do not exfoliate, scrub, or use cleansing brushes.
Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat.
Eye makeup and lipstick may be worn immediately. Facial makeup may generally resume the following day if skin is comfortable.
DAY 4 & BEYOND
You may begin transitioning back to your recommended gentle skincare routine.
Continue using hydrating, barrier-supportive products.
Incorporate prescribed maintenance skincare, such as Revita Cyte, as directed.
Continue avoiding retinol, tretinoin, glycolic acid, and other exfoliating acids until cleared by your esthetician. Depending on your treatment protocol, this may be 2–4 weeks.
Maintain daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher once permitted by your post-treatment protocol. Until then, practice strict sun avoidance and physical protection.
WHAT TO EXPECT
SWiCH is designed to support skin rejuvenation without the aggressive peeling associated with traditional chemical peels.
Mild redness, warmth, tightness, dryness, or sensitivity may occur. Significant peeling is not typically expected.
If you experience increasing redness, significant swelling, blistering, or persistent discomfort, contact Botanica Skin Wellness promptly.
MAINTAINING YOUR RESULTS
For optimal results, SWiCH is typically performed as a series of treatments approximately four weeks apart.
A customized Raspberry Enzyme Facial may be recommended two weeks after your SWiCH treatment to provide gentle exfoliation and support your ongoing skincare regimen.
Consistent home care and sun protection are essential to maintaining your results.
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Collagen Induction Therapy | Botanica Skin Wellness
Microneedling stimulates the skin’s natural repair response, encouraging collagen and elastin production to improve skin texture, firmness, fine lines, and the appearance of scarring.
Your results depend on more than the treatment itself. Proper recovery, consistent skincare, and daily protection all play an essential role in maintaining healthy, resilient skin.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Day 1 | Redness & Sensitivity
Your skin may appear red, flushed, and feel warm or tight, similar to a sunburn. Mild swelling, tenderness, and pinpoint bleeding may occur.
Day 2 | Early Recovery
Redness should gradually begin to subside. Mild swelling, dryness, tightness, or a rough texture may develop.
Day 3 | Skin Renewal
Redness and swelling typically continue to improve. Mild flaking, dryness, and temporary textural changes may occur.
Days 4–7 | Barrier Restoration
Most visible redness should have significantly improved. Some dryness, flaking, or sensitivity may persist as your skin continues recovering.
YOUR POST-TREATMENT SKINCARE RITUAL
DAY 1 | FIRST 24 HOURS
Do not cleanse or apply anything to the treated skin for the first 24 hours.
This includes:
● Cleansers and water
● Moisturizers, serums, and facial oils
● Sunscreen
● Makeup
● Retinoids, exfoliating acids, and vitamin C
● Any other topical skincare products
Avoid touching the treated area. Keep your skin clean, avoid sweating, and minimize exposure to heat and sunlight.
Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
DAY 2 | AFTER 24 HOURS
You may begin your prescribed recovery routine once 24 hours have passed.
Morning and evening, after the 24-hour mark:
1. Gently cleanse with Dermathod Revive Cleansing Gel using clean fingertips and cool water.
2. Pat dry with a clean, soft towel.
3. Apply Beta Glucan Serum.
4. Follow with Dermathod Ami Sterol Cream.
Do not apply sunscreen until 48 hours after treatment, according to your prescribed recovery protocol.
During this period, avoid direct sun exposure entirely whenever possible. Stay indoors or in shaded environments and use a wide-brimmed hat when outside.
DAY 3 | AFTER 48 HOURS
Continue your gentle recovery routine.
1. Cleanse with Dermathod Revive Cleansing Gel.
2. Apply Beta Glucan Serum.
3. Follow with Dermathod Ami Sterol Cream.
4. Apply broad-spectrum mineral SPF 30 or higher during the day.
Reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors.
DAYS 4–7 | CONTINUED RECOVERY
Continue gentle cleansing, hydration, barrier support, and daily SPF.
You may gradually return to your regular gentle skincare routine as sensitivity resolves. Continue avoiding retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other potentially irritating active ingredients until your skin has fully recovered and your esthetician has cleared you to resume them.
IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS
First 24 Hours
● No cleansing, water, or topical skincare products. No SPF should be applied.
● No makeup.
● No touching, rubbing, or picking.
● Avoid direct sun exposure.
First 48–72 Hours
● Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sweating.
● Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and swimming pools.
● Avoid excessive heat and hot showers directly on the face.
First 7–14 Days
● Avoid retinol, tretinoin, and other retinoids.
● Avoid glycolic, mandelic, lactic, and salicylic acids.
● Avoid exfoliating scrubs, brushes, and resurfacing products.
● Avoid waxing, dermaplaning, and additional aggressive skin treatments.
● Do not pick or remove flaking skin.
● Avoid tanning and prolonged sun exposure.
DAILY SPF | PROTECT YOUR COLLAGEN
UV radiation is a major contributor to premature skin aging and collagen degradation.
Consistent broad-spectrum sunscreen helps:
● Protect against UV-induced collagen damage.
● Reduce the appearance of premature fine lines and wrinkles over time.
● Minimize the risk of pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
● Preserve the improvements achieved through professional treatments.
Important: Vitamin C should not be applied immediately after microneedling. Reintroduce it only after the skin barrier has recovered and your esthetician has approved its use.
WHEN TO CONTACT US
Contact Botanica Skin Wellness if you experience increasing redness, persistent swelling, unusual bumps, worsening discomfort, or unexpected discoloration.
Seek prompt medical evaluation for blistering, severe pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, or signs of infection.
MAINTAINING YOUR RESULTS
Collagen remodeling occurs gradually over several weeks to months following microneedling.
For optimal results, follow your recommended treatment schedule, maintain consistent home care, protect your skin from UV exposure, and avoid over-exfoliation.
Healthy, resilient skin is cultivated through consistency, protection, and intentional care.