1. Avoid the sun after microneedling.
It goes without saying to avoid the sunbed or solarium.
As a general rule, whenever you are exposed to the sun, you should reach for sunscreen. Also, apply sunscreen for the first 2 weeks after microneedling. You should wear sunscreen every day. It's especially important to protect your healing skin from sun damage during recovery.
Always use sunscreen SPF 30 or above. Do not apply chemical sunscreen the same day as treatment. Only use approved physical-defense sunscreen.
2. After microneedling, avoid using skin care products with active ingredients.
These include retinol and alpha acids. These can irritate your skin even more. Only use products that your microneedling practitioner has recommended.
3. Do not use makeup after microneedling.
It is vital that you let your skin breathe for 24 hours after the treatment. The skin channels are open. Applying makeup can penetrate the pores, causing further irritation. You should wait 24 to 48 hours before using makeup, leaving enough time for the skin to recover.
4. After microneedling, apply a cooling and hydrating face mask to give your skin a quick break.
Also, this will help with any inflammation. Just make sure you use a mild mask, not a harsh one. A soothing and hydrating mask sheet can calm the skin. Make sure it is mild and does not contain active ingredients.
5. Avoid intense exercise that makes you sweat.
Sweating will reopen your pores, allowing bacteria to enter the skin. This can lead to either a reaction or an infection.
This means you should skip the gym, and you also have a good excuse to avoid intensive house chores in the first 3–4 days!
6. Avoid long, hot baths and showers after microneedling.
Don’t take a bath for one day, and don’t go for long baths and showers during the first week of your recovery. Avoid spas and saunas.
7. Do not swim after microneedling
Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean.
8. Avoid tattooing after microneedling
This includes cosmetic tattooing, such as microblading.
9. Don't have any more clinical treatments after microneedling.
These include microdermabrasion, laser, IPL, chemical peels, and muscle stimulation. There are more treatments, too.
10. Avoid spray tanning or self-tanning after microneedling.
Do not apply spray tanning or fake tanning creams for 2–3 weeks after the treatment.
