SkinPen Needling Aftercare

Thank you for choosing SkinPen Needling treatment!

To maximise your results and support healing, follow these aftercare guidelines carefully.

    • Right after your SkinPen session, your skin might look a little pink, like a mild sunburn. This is completely normal and usually settles within 24 to 48 hours.

    • Over the next few days, some dryness or light flaking can pop up. This is part of your skin’s natural renewal.

    • Within a week or two, you'll start to notice a smoother texture, a more even tone, and a refreshed look.

    • The bigger changes start to show between weeks 4 to 6, as your skin produces more collagen.

    • Long-term, skin continues to firm, soften and strengthen over 3 to 6 months.

    Best results come with consistency. Most people see optimal results after 3 to 4 treatments, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, with maintenance every 6 to 12 months.

  • For the first 24 hours, keep things ultra simple:

    • No skincare products (including cleanser)

    • No sunscreen or makeup

    • No touching or picking

    If you need to, a gentle rinse with cool water is fine.

    After 24 hours, you can:

    • Start applying your recommended calming serum (like RESCUE, if you’ve got it)

    • Begin wearing SPF 30 or higher

    Until the 72-hour mark, avoid the following:

    • Direct sun exposure

    • Heavy workouts or sweating

    • Saunas, hot showers or steam

    • Skincare with active ingredients like retinol, vitamin C or acids

    Let your skin focus on healing without disruption.

  • After microneedling, your skin is more sensitive and needs extra care.

    Day 1 (0 to 24 hours):

    • No skincare at all

    • No sun, sunscreen or makeup

    • Rinse with cool water only if needed

    Day 2 onward:

    • Stick to gentle, hydrating products

    • Use your post-treatment serum as recommended

    • Reintroduce SPF during the day

    • Still avoid retinol, vitamin C or exfoliating acids until one week has passed

    • Don't pick or exfoliate manually

    If your skin feels dry or tight, that’s expected. Keep it moisturised and don’t overdo it.

  • Immediately after treatment:
    Skin may be pink and feel warm, similar to a sunburn

    24 to 72 hours:
    Mild dryness or flaking is normal as your skin starts its renewal process

    1 to 2 weeks:
    Texture improves, skin tone becomes more even, and your complexion looks fresher

    4 to 6 weeks:
    You’ll see deeper changes as collagen production increases

    3 to 6 months:
    Improvements continue to build gradually with long-term benefits to firmness, smoothness and clarity