10 DAYS OF AFTERCARE

Day 1:

Do not wash your face for 12 hours

Do not touch the skin unnecessarily

Skin may feel tight, warm, and slightly prickly — this is normal

Day 2:

am: Wash with the gentle gel cleanser provided / Apply home care gel /

Apply supplied mineral powder every 2 hours

pm: Wash with gentle gel cleanser only — NO gel at night

Day 3–5:

am: Wash with gentle cleanser / Apply mineral powder throughout the day

pm: Wash with gentle cleanser only

Peeling will begin — DO NOT PICK OR PEEL

Day 5–7:

Continue gentle cleansing only

Continue mineral powder during the day as needed

Peeling will increase and may vary in intensity

The drier the skin, the better the result — DO NOT over-hydrate

Day 7–10:

Peeling should be finishing

Skin may feel dry and tight — this is normal

You can begin returning to a normal routine (no actives yet)

HEALING PROCESS

Skin will feel tight, prickly, and slightly inflamed initially

Peeling typically starts Day 3–4

Shedding lasts 5–7 days (can vary person to person)

Do NOT assist the peeling — let the skin shed naturally

Final results reveal smoother, clearer, more refined skin

Important Rules:

Use ONLY the cleanser provided

NO heavy makeup until peeling has completely finished

NO sun exposure for a minimum of 3 weeks

If outdoors, wear a hat at all times during peeling

Days 7–21: Wear SPF 30+ daily

Do NOT scrub or exfoliate for at least 21 days

No picking, peeling, or friction on the skin

Always keep hands clean when touching your face

For 1 week post-peel, your skin is similar to a newborn baby and should be treated with the same care and attention. When the skin’s protective barrier is compromised, it's much easier for environmental damage to take its toll. So keep your skin shielded from the sun with a broad spectrum SPF 30 such as Physical Sunscreen and use a soft and gentle cleanser such as Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser. A vitamin A serum will help to speed up the recovery process. You should start applying a product like Retinal 6 or Retinol 6TR 24-72 hours after your procedure; any sooner and you may experience irritation. We also recommend applying Calmwise™ Serum and then an ultra-hydrating cream such as Ultimate Recovery™ to help restore the delicate skin barrier. For 1 week after you’re peel, avoid using acids such as AHAs or BHAs. These tips are also ideal after other types of aesthetic treatments such as laser, botox and fillers.

Keeping your skin hydrated is key to the healing process. Add Hydr8™ B5 into your skincare routine before your normal moisturiser to draw the ideal levels of water into the skin. Top this off with Ultimate Recovery cream to form an occlusive barrier over the skin; replenishing the skin’s natural protection. Add in Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask (now available to take home) to deliver a hit of hydration to sore and compromised skin.

First 72 Hours

Morning & Evening

1.⁠ ⁠Gently cleanse with cool water or a gentle cleanser.
2.⁠ ⁠Apply EXO-PDRN Prismatic+ Concentrate as directed.
3.⁠ ⁠Finish with Zena Post Treatment Gel to soothe and support healing.
4.⁠ ⁠Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ every morning.

Day 4 Onwards

Once the concentrate has been completed:

•⁠ ⁠Cleanse.
•⁠ ⁠Apply EXO-PDRN Prismatic+ Serum morning and evening.
•⁠ ⁠Continue moisturiser if required.
•⁠ ⁠SPF 50+ every morning.

For the First 24–48 Hours

•⁠ ⁠No makeup for 24 hours.
•⁠ ⁠Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours.
•⁠ ⁠Avoid hot showers, saunas and steam rooms for 48 hours.
•⁠ ⁠Do not use Vitamin A (retinol), AHAs, BHAs, exfoliants or active skincare until your skin has fully settled.
•⁠ ⁠Do not pick, scratch or exfoliate flaking skin.
•⁠ ⁠Sleep on a clean pillowcase.
•⁠ ⁠Keep skin well hydrated and avoid unnecessary touching.

For the Next 2 Weeks

•⁠ ⁠Wear SPF 50+ daily and minimise direct sun exposure.
•⁠ ⁠Avoid IPL, laser, chemical peels or additional microneedling until advised.
•⁠ ⁠Avoid fake tan until the skin has completely healed.

What to Expect

It is normal to experience:

•⁠ ⁠Redness for 24–48 hours.
•⁠ ⁠Warmth or tightness similar to mild sunburn.
•⁠ ⁠Mild swelling.
•⁠ ⁠Dryness or flaking from days 2–5 as the skin renews.
•⁠ ⁠Progressive improvements in skin texture and firmness over the following weeks as collagen production increases.

Xfactor Aesthetics are able to offer an acne management program for clients. Results will vary, but most people will see significant improvement in skin condition, especially if they combine treatment with appropriate acne skin products.

Treatment Plan
4-6 treatments are needed 1-2 weeks apart.

What to Expect
Some redness may be present and could last for a day or so.

Care of Treated Area
Use cold packs as needed periodically throughout the first few days if there is swelling or discomfort.
Apply after-care as prescribed by your therapist.

Precautions
Do not scratch or pick the area.
Avoid hot showers, sun exposure and sweaty workouts 24 hours post treatment.
Wear a 30+ sun block on exposed areas.

Xfactor Aesthetics offer permanent hair reduction. This means that in most cases the majority of the hair will not return after a short series of treatments. The hair that is going to disappear for good will usually stop growing within the initial course, with any residual hair growth being finer, softer, lighter in colour and regrowing at a dramatically slower rate. This residual hair growth can be left alone, or you can have occasional maintenance treatments.

Treatment Plan
This course of treatments will usually be 6-8 treatments 4-6 weeks apart.

What to Expect
Because treated follicles have been heated, the area may swell sometimes for a day or so. Swelling result from heat, not infection, and is therefore normal and expected.
Crusts can occasionally form in some spots, as well as some darkening of pigmentation. Do not pick at these areas.
You may notice dead hair surfacing from one week after treatment. This process is called purging and will take time to complete. You can wipe away these hairs with a damp cloth or exfoliate with a loofah once the sensitivity of treated area is resolved, usually one week after treatment.

Care of the treated Area
Apply a cold pack if needed 1-2 hours after treatment to relieve swelling or sensation. Apply soothing/healing product as prescribed by your therapist.

Precautions
Do not scratch or pick the area.
Do not have a hot shower (tepid only) during the first 24 hours post treatment.
Wear protective clothing or use sun block to keep area away from sun exposure.
Do not do a heavy, sweaty workout 24 hours post treatment.

Xfactor Aesthetics offer a treatment to reduce the colour of pigmented lesions caused by sun damage. IPL will provide a gradual and natural improvement to the skin that is long lasting. Sun damage typically see on on backs of hands, décolletage and face will respond well.

Treatment Plan
One treatment can show stunning results although it is recommended to have 3 treatments at 2-3 weekly intervals for optimal results.
A doctor’s letter confirming that no skin cancers are present is required prior to treatment.

What to Expect
Pigmented areas will darken noticeably within a few hours post treatment.
The skin may have a dirty look which may last from 3-10 days.
The skin may be slightly swollen, which may only last a few hours.

Care of Treated Area
Use cold packs periodically to reduce any swelling.
Apply aftercare/healing products as prescribed by your therapist.
Treat the treated are gently, no rubbing or scratching.

Precautions
Avoid hot showers, sun exposure and hot, sweaty workouts for 24 hours.
Wear a 30+ sun block on exposed areas.

Xfactor Aesthetics offer anti-ageing treatment which will improve skin tone and texture. This treatment will refine and refresh by increasing the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. Fine lines and wrinkles may soften. Also redness on the chest and neck can be treated.

Treatment Plan
4-6 sessions are needed 2-3 weeks apart.

What to Expect
Some redness may be present and could last for a day or so. Any pigmented areas may darken slightly before fading after a few weeks.

Care of Treated Area
Use cold packs as needed periodically throughout the first few days if there is swelling or discomfort.
Apply after care as prescribed by your therapist.

Precautions
Do not scratch or pick the area.
Avoid hot showers and excessive workouts 24 hours post treatment.
Wear 30+ sun block at all times.
Do not expose area to direct sun up to 6 weeks post treatment.

Xfactor Aesthetics offer a treatment which will reduce facial vascular blemishes like fine thread like vessels found on the cheeks and around the nose.

Treatment Plan
Generally 3 treatments will be needed 2-3 weeks apart to obtain optimal results.
Smaller areas like nose may take smaller period of time.

What to Expect
There may be significant swelling, this can last for a few days.
Some redness may be present.

Care of Treated Area
Use cold packs periodically to reduce swelling.
Apply aftercare/healing products as prescribed by your therapist.

Precautions
Avoid hot showers, sweaty workouts, sun exposure and chlorinated pools 24 hours post treatment.
Avoid flying for 1 week post treatment.
Wear a 30+ Sun block on exposed areas.