Dermaplaning Facial Aftercare: 48-Hour Do's and Don'ts for Encino (and why your eyebrow tint can wait)

I hear it all the time after a facial: you love how gentle it felt and how good your skin looks right away. The single most important rule for the first 48 hours after a Dermaplaning Facial is this: protect your fresh skin with mineral SPF every morning, especially in Encino’s sunny, dry climate where UV exposure is basically year-round.

My Dermaplaning Facial is 60 minutes, and I use a sterile scalpel to remove dead skin cells and fine hair, then I cleanse, do an AHA peel, dermaplane, infuse an ampule, and finish with a nourishing mask. You’ll look smoother and brighter fast. Aftercare is what keeps that “just polished” look from turning into irritation.

0 to 24 hours: the calm-skin rules that make dermaplaning look expensive

Right after dermaplaning, your skin is extra smooth and more open to whatever you put on it. So I keep it simple. For the rest of the day, I generally recommend clean hands, gentle hydration, and no friction.

Makeup and sweat

Skip makeup for at least 24 hours. If you have to wear it sooner, keep it minimal and avoid heavy foundation that you’ll need to scrub off later. And try not to sweat heavily. In the Ventura Boulevard corridor near Balboa and White Oak, it’s easy to get stuck in commuter traffic and end up warm and flushed. I usually suggest planning your facial for early morning or evening so you can go straight home and stay cool.

No sauna, no swimming

For 24 to 48 hours, avoid sauna, steam rooms, hot yoga, and swimming pools. Heat, sweat, and pool chemicals can sting and trigger redness when your skin is freshly exfoliated.

24 to 72 hours: keep the glow, avoid the “why is my skin angry?” moment

This is the window where people accidentally undo their results. A lot of my regulars tell me their skin looks brighter and feels unbelievably smooth right away. That smoothness is real. Protect it.

Avoid active ingredients (48 to 72 hours)

Hold off on retinoids and chemical exfoliants for 48 to 72 hours. That includes retinol, tretinoin, and AHA/BHA products. Your skin has already been exfoliated, and piling on actives can lead to dryness, stinging, and patchy redness.

SPF is not optional in Encino

Use a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen daily. If you’re doing school drop-offs, commuting, or walking into an office with big windows, that exposure adds up. Dermaplaned skin tends to look its best when you keep UV and heat stress low.

The first week: no scrubs, no picking, and yes to simple hydration

For about a week, act like your skin is in its “fresh paint” phase. It often looks so good that people want to do more. Don’t. Keep it steady so that glow lasts, which is something I hear about a lot, including people getting complimented days later.

If you’re also doing other beauty services like waxing, microblading, or facials on a regular schedule, tell me what you have planned. I’ll help you space things out so your skin stays calm.

The simple routine I want you on after dermaplaning (products by type)

You don’t need a long routine after dermaplaning. You need the right categories.

Keep it basic for 2 to 3 days

• Gentle cleanser: fragrance-free, no acids, no scrub particles.
• Moisturizer: simple, barrier-supporting, and not heavily perfumed.
• Mineral SPF: every morning, and reapply if you’re outside.
• Optional: a hydrating serum that doesn’t tingle.

If you booked this facial because you want makeup to sit smoother, give your skin that first 24 hours without foundation. After that, you’ll usually notice your base products look more even with less effort.

When you should text me, plus timing for eyebrow tint, lip tint, and lash lift and lash tint

A little pinkness and mild tightness can be normal right after dermaplaning. What I don’t want is persistent burning, swelling, or irritation that doesn’t calm down. If something feels off, reach out. I’m detail-oriented during the appointment, and I’m just as serious about making sure you feel good after you leave.

"I feel so rejuvenated and refreshed when I leave and I am glowing for days."

one of our regulars

If you’re searching for tint and lift eyelashes near me and you’re also keeping up with facials, I can help you plan it so you’re not stacking irritation. I work with clients all over Encino and nearby neighborhoods, including Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Reseda, Studio City, and North Hollywood.

If you want to go deeper on what this facial does for makeup days, read dermaplaning facial benefits for makeup-ready skin. And if you’re comparing options, these guides help: best facials in Encino and best facial treatments in Encino.

A quick note on prep for your next facial

For your next visit, come in with a clean face and avoid strong skincare products, sun exposure, or heavy makeup for 24 hours beforehand. And please let me know any skin concerns or allergies during your visit so I can keep everything comfortable and effective.