The Ammonite Journal · Skin
How to Prep Your Skin for a Treatment
Before a facial, laser or microneedling — the calm essentials.
Good preparation helps your skin get the most from any professional treatment.
Pause strong actives
Retinoids and strong exfoliating acids can make skin more sensitive. Your provider will tell you how many days to stop beforehand.
Avoid the sun
Protect your skin in the weeks before, and let us know if you've had recent sun exposure or a tan.
Arrive with clean skin
No makeup on the treatment area if you can manage it.
Tell us everything
Medications, recent treatments, skin conditions, pregnancy — all of it helps us keep you safe and comfortable.