Microneedling

Post-Care Guide

First 24 Hours After

What to Expect

  • Redness, tightness, mild swelling

  • Warmth similar to a sunburn

  • Skin may feel dry or rough

Do

  • Use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel as often as needed. This is the only Hyaluronic Acid, that is FDA approved right after Microneedling treatment.

  • Use SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair as Moisturizer for AM and PM

  • Use cool compresses if you feel heat or swelling (clean towel only).

  • Keep your hands clean and avoid touching your face.

  • Drink plenty of water — your skin needs it for healing.

Avoid

  • NO makeup

  • NO active skincare ingredients

  • NO sweating, working out, or heat exposure

  • NO sun exposure

  • NO touching or picking

  • NO fragrance-heavy products

  • NO retinol, vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs, benzoyl peroxide

Days 1-3

What to Expect

  • Redness should reduce

  • Skin may feel tight, dry, or slightly flaky

Do

  • Cleanse gently twice a day with a mild, non-foaming cleanser. We recommend SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser or Alumier MD Sensi Calm Cleanser, which are good for post procedure.

  • Use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel AM.

  • Apply a gentle moisturizer—nothing heavy or occlusive. As Example - use AlumierMD HydraCalm or HydraDew or HydraLight. Use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel or Daily Moisture.

  • Wear SPF 30–50 if you must go outside (Use AlumierMD Clear Shield SPF

Avoid

  • Makeup (you can usually resume light makeup after 48 hours if fully healed)

  • Retinol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid form)

  • AHAs/BHAs (glycolic, salicylic, lactic)

  • Exfoliating scrubs

  • Steam rooms, saunas, hot showers

  • Swimming pools or oceans

Days 4-7

What to Expect

  • Minor flaking or peeling

  • Skin tone starts to even out

  • Glow begins to show

Do

  • Continue gentle cleanser + hydrating serum + moisturizer

  • Continue daily SPF

  • You MAY begin:

    • Vitamin C ( SkinCeuticals Phlorentin CF, wait on SkinCeuticlas CE Ferulic if you are using it until the end of one week post care. Ideally use Alumier Ever Active CE and Peptides

    • Niacinamide

  • Resume light makeup if irritation-free

Avoid

  • Strong retinoids (until after Day 7–10)

  • Physical exfoliation

  • Strong chemical exfoliants

Week 1+

You can slowly reintroduce:

  • Retinol or tretinoin (start every 3 nights)

  • AHAs/BHAs (1–2x per week)

  • Strong vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) . You can return to SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic or continue using AlumierMD EverActive CE+Peptide

  • Facial devices (gua sha, cleansing brushes)

What NOT to Do

  • Do not pick, peel, or scrub dry skin

  • Do not use dirty pillowcases or towels

  • No fake tan on the face

  • No chemical peels, lasers, or waxing for at least 2 weeks

When to Worry (Seek help if you notice)

  • Yellow crusting or pus

  • Spreading redness

  • Severe swelling after 48 hours

  • Fever

  • Persistent burning sensation