The Skinergist - Client Care and Aftercare

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

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Your skin journey begins with understanding your skin, your goals, and what your skin is ready for. 

 

This page is designed to help you prepare for your appointment, know what to expect, and understand how each treatment supports long‑term skin health.

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Start With a Consultation

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Before booking any advanced treatment, a consultation is required. This ensures your skin is evaluated safely and accurately so you receive the right service for your needs.

 

A consultation allows Raquel to review your skin history, identify sensitivities or contraindications, determine which treatments your skin is ready for, and create a personalized plan that protects your skin and supports long‑term results. 

 

This step is essential for your safety and ensures every treatment is performed intentionally and effectively.

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Preparing for Your Visit

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Arriving prepared helps your treatment work more effectively and ensures your skin receives the full benefit of care.

• Pause all retinoids, exfoliants, and acids for 48–72 hours beforehand to protect your skin barrier and prevent irritation.

• Avoid all serums and active ingredients for at least 24 hours before your appointment, including retinols, retinoids, vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, exfoliating serums, and anything that may conflict with treatment.

• Avoid waxing or shaving for 24–48 hours before your appointment.

• Avoid tanning beds and prolonged sun exposure for 72 hours before treatment.

• Discontinue active breakout treatments (unless medically prescribed) 48 hours prior.

• If you’ve had injectables, follow your provider’s recommended wait time before booking.

• Arrive with a clean, makeup‑free face.

• Stay well‑hydrated.

• Come ready to share your skin goals so Raquel can create the most aligned treatment plan for you.

• Bring a list or photo of your current skincare products.

• Notify Raquel of any allergies, sensitivities, or recent procedures.

• Arrive a few minutes early to settle in and breathe before your session begins.

 

 

What to Expect During Your Treatment

 

Every appointment begins with a conversation about your skin, lifestyle, and goals. Raquel customizes each session based on what your skin needs that day.

 

You can expect a calm, restorative environment, a personalized treatment plan, gentle and intuitive techniques, education woven into the experience, honest recommendations without pressure, and a focus on long‑term skin health rather than quick fixes. Your treatment is a space to soften, reset, and receive intentional care.

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After Your Treatment

 

Your skin may feel refreshed, hydrated, or slightly sensitive depending on the service.

 

General aftercare includes avoiding sweating, hot yoga, saunas, and steam for 24 hours; avoiding makeup for the rest of the day; avoiding exfoliants, retinoids, and actives for 3–5 days; using gentle, hydrating products; protecting your skin with SPF daily; and following any treatment‑specific instructions provided. If anything feels unusual, reach out directly.

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Service‑Specific Preparation & Benefits

 

Facials

How to Prepare:
Pause retinoids, exfoliants, and acids for 48–72 hours. Avoid active serums for 24 hours. Avoid waxing or shaving for 24–48 hours. Avoid exfoliants for 48 hours. Avoid heavy sun exposure for 72 hours. Arrive with a clean, makeup‑free face.

 

What to Expect:
A fully customized treatment that may include cleansing, exfoliation, extractions (if appropriate), massage, hydration, and targeted treatments.

 

Benefits:
Deep hydration, improved radiance, reduced congestion, strengthened barrier, relaxation, and long‑term improvement with consistent care.

 

Dermaplaning

How to Prepare:
Avoid exfoliants, retinoids, scrubs, and active serums for 3–5 days. Do not shave your face beforehand. Avoid active breakouts or open lesions.

What to Expect:
A gentle, painless exfoliation that removes dead skin and peach fuzz using a sterile blade. Included with all facials unless paired with a chemical peel.

 

Benefits:
Instantly smoother, brighter skin; better product absorption; softer texture; more even makeup application; no downtime.

 

Chemical Peels

How to Prepare:
Discontinue retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, vitamin C, exfoliating serums, and resurfacing products for 5–7 days. Avoid sun exposure for 72 hours. Do not wax for 7 days prior. Ensure skin is not irritated or compromised.

 

What to Expect:
A customized peel is selected based on your skin type and goals. Mild tingling is normal. Peeling varies by formula and skin condition.

 

Benefits:
Brighter, more even skin tone; reduced pigmentation; smoother texture; improved acne; enhanced radiance; long‑term collagen support.

 

Microneedling

How to Prepare:
Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs, and all active serums for 5–7 days. Avoid sun exposure for 72 hours. Do not schedule if you have active breakouts, open wounds, or recent sunburn. Stay hydrated and arrive with clean skin.

 

What to Expect:
A collagen‑stimulating treatment that creates controlled micro‑channels in the skin. Redness for 24–48 hours is normal.

 

Results:
Visible improvement in skin texture and fine lines typically appears within 2–4 weeks, with deeper collagen remodeling continuing for several months.

 

Sessions:
For the most transformative results, a series of 3–6 treatments, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, is generally recommended.

 

Benefits:
Improved texture and firmness; reduced fine lines; minimized acne scarring; more even tone; long‑term collagen production; smoother, healthier‑looking skin.

 

Your Role in Your Skin Journey

 

Your results are a partnership. Consistency, communication, and proper homecare make a meaningful difference. 

 

Share any changes in your skin or routine, follow pre‑care and aftercare instructions, use recommended products consistently, arrive on time, and protect your skin daily with SPF.

 

Studio Etiquette

 

Please arrive on time to receive your full treatment. Late arrivals may shorten your session. Cancellations require appropriate notice. No extra guests unless approved. 

 

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