Calm. Recover. Hydrate. Protect.
MEDICAL AESTHETIC RECOVERY PROTOCOL
Treated skin needs calm, hydration and protection. The GLOW Medical Aesthetic Protocol pairs Exhale, Drench, Thirst, Nectar, Crave, Lust, Sin and Shade in short day and night steps after microneedling, peels, laser and injectables.
WHY DOES SKIN NEED AFTERCARE?
Medical aesthetic treatments such as microneedling, Morpheus8, chemical peels, laser and injectables work by creating a controlled response in the skin. In the days that follow, skin often feels warm, tight, dry and more sensitive than usual, and the skin barrier needs support while it recovers.
What you apply at home in this window matters. Harsh cleansers, strong actives and sun exposure can prolong redness and irritation, while gentle, barrier-friendly care helps skin settle and helps you get the most from your treatment.
Good post-treatment care comes down to four things:
- Calm: soothe the look of redness, heat and sensitivity.
- Hydrate: replenish moisture in skin that feels tight and dry.
- Recover: support the skin barrier while it rebuilds.
- Protect: wear SPF50 every day, because freshly treated skin is more vulnerable to the sun.
The GLOW Medical Aesthetic Protocol was created for clients of medical aesthetic clinics. Always follow the specific aftercare instructions from your practitioner, and avoid retinol, acids and exfoliants until your clinic says your skin is ready.
YOUR DAILY AFTERCARE ROUTINE
Five steps in the morning. Five steps at night. One goal: calm, comfortable, recovering skin.
MORNING ROUTINE — cleanse, calm and protect
- Cleanse — EXHALE pH Reset Biotherapy Cleanser: a gentle, pH-balancing cleanse that removes impurities without stripping skin that is already sensitive after treatment.
- Hydrate — DRENCH Hydracell Booster: hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 flood tight, dry skin with moisture and help prevent water loss.
- Calm — THIRST Phyto-Restorative Booster: chamomile flower water, centella asiatica, propolis, ceramides and vitamin K help calm the look of redness and irritation.
- Eyes — SIN Diamond-Infused Caviar Eye Cream: nourishes and comforts the delicate skin around the eyes.
- Protect — SHADE Bioshield Cellular Defense SPF50: mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide help shield freshly treated skin from UV. Wear it every day and reapply when outdoors.
EVENING ROUTINE — cleanse, recover and restore
- Cleanse — EXHALE pH Reset Biotherapy Cleanser: gently removes SPF and the day’s impurities while resetting the skin’s pH.
- Recover — NECTAR Exo Biocellular DNA Repair Booster: plant exosomes, growth factors, polynucleotides, ceramides and NAD+ support skin recovery after microneedling, Morpheus8 and other treatments.
- Hydrate — DRENCH Hydracell Booster: replenishes moisture so skin can recover overnight.
- Restore — CRAVE NeoDerm Recovery Mask: aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, manuka honey, stem cells and NAD+ deeply hydrate and comfort skin after medical aesthetic treatments.
- Eyes — SIN Diamond-Infused Caviar Eye Cream: nourishes the delicate eye area overnight.
Had a lip or lip filler treatment? Add LUST Advanced Lip Recovery Complex morning and night: caviar, hyaluronic acid, manuka honey, ceramides and arnica oil help soothe and moisturise lips during recovery.
Follow the protocol for as long as your practitioner advises. Once your clinic confirms your skin has recovered, move on to the GLOW protocol for your skin goal — Anti-Aging, Acne, Pigmentation or Rosacea.