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 truly ready for. Every treatment is chosen with intention, clarity, and respect for your skin barrier.

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This page is here to help you feel prepared, know what to expect, and understand how each treatment supports long‑term skin health. To create the most aligned and effective plan for your goals, your commitment and consistency are essential — when we both show up fully, your results can unfold in the most supported, sustainable way.

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Start With a Consultation

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Before booking any advanced treatment, a consultation is required. This allows us to evaluate your skin safely and intentionally so we can choose the treatment that truly aligns with your goals, your skin’s current condition, and the health of your barrier.

 

During your consultation, Raquel will review your skin history, identify sensitivities or contraindications, assess what your skin is ready for, and set clear, realistic expectations for your journey. This is also where we create a personalized plan designed to support your skin barrier, honor your long‑term results, and move toward your goals in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

 

Your level of commitment and consistency is essential — when we work together with intention, your skin has the opportunity to transform in the most supported, effective way.

This step ensures every treatment is performed with clarity, intention, and purpose.

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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

 

Each appointment begins with an open, thoughtful dialogue about your skin, your daily rhythms, and the results you’re working toward. Raquel tailors every session to meet your skin exactly where it is — physically, energetically, and within your nervous system — because true skin health is deeply interconnected.

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You’ll experience a soothing, supportive atmosphere; a treatment plan designed specifically for your needs; mindful, intuitive techniques; clear education; and honest guidance without pressure. Every visit is an opportunity to unwind, rebalance your nervous system, and nurture your skin with intention for long‑term, sustainable results.

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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.

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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 skin is sacred, and we’re on this journey to healthy, radiant skin together. Your results are a true partnership — consistency, communication, aligned homecare, and honoring your treatment plan all play a meaningful role in your transformation.

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Keep me updated on any changes in your skin or routine, follow your pre‑ and post‑care instructions, use your recommended homecare consistently, arrive on time, and protect your skin daily with SPF. When we both show up with intention and commitment, your skin has the space to heal, strengthen, and glow in the most supported way.

 

Studio Etiquette

 

To ensure you receive the complete experience your skin deserves, please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in a shortened session. Cancellations must follow the required notice, and additional guests are only allowed with prior approval.

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