What should you avoid after a hydrodermabrasion facial?

A hydrodermabrasion facial machine uses water jets combined with microparticles to gently exfoliate, cleanse pores, and promote skin metabolism, improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, and minimizing pores. However, after a hydrodermabrasion treatment, the skin is relatively sensitive. Improper care may lead to skin damage, inflammation, or reduced effectiveness.

Therefore, understanding what to avoid after a hydrodermabrasion facial is crucial for ensuring both effectiveness and safety. This article will systematically explain the precautions for hydrodermabrasion facials from four aspects: skin physiology, common post-treatment contraindications, daily care points, and scientific care principles.

What is a hydrodermabrasion facial?

A hydrodermabrasion facial, also known as "Hydrodermabrasion," is a non-invasive skin care method. Its basic principle is:

1. The effect of water jets and microparticles

The hydrodermabrasion facial machine uses a special nozzle to spray water containing fine microparticles at a certain pressure onto the skin surface, achieving the effect of gently removing dead skin cells and cleansing pores.

2. Promoted Skin Metabolism

During the treatment, the water flow stimulates skin microcirculation, helping the skin absorb nutrients and promoting the production of collagen and elastin.

3. Temporary Decrease in Skin's Protective Function

Although the hydrodermabrasion facial machine process is gentle, it still causes some damage to the stratum corneum, making the skin more sensitive to external stimuli and reducing its barrier function for a short period after treatment.

Therefore, the skin is in a "recovery period" after hydrodermabrasion facial machine treatment, requiring special attention to daily care and avoidance of certain behaviors to protect the skin and ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.

What are the physiological changes in the skin after hydrodermabrasion?

To understand what not to do after hydrodermabrasion facial machine treatment, it is necessary to first understand the physiological state of the skin after treatment:

1. Temporary Damage to the Stratum Corneum

During the hydrodermabrasion process, part of the stratum corneum on the skin's surface is removed, thinning the protective barrier and making the skin more susceptible to irritation, dryness, or redness.

2. Microvascular Dilation

Treatment stimulates skin microcirculation, and some areas may experience slight redness and sensitivity. This is a normal reaction, but it means the skin is more sensitive to temperature and external stimuli.

3. Decreased Skin Barrier Function

Damaged stratum corneum combined with microvascular dilation makes the skin more vulnerable to chemical ingredients (such as perfumes and acidic skincare products) and physical stimuli (such as friction and heat).

4. Increased Immune Sensitivity

After hydrodermabrasion facial machine treatment, the skin's defense function is temporarily weakened, making it more susceptible to inflammatory reactions or infection.

Based on the above physiological changes, there are clear contraindications for post-hydrodermabrasion care.

What should you not do after hydrodermabrasion?

Professional hydrodermabrasion care experts have summarized post-operative contraindications, mainly including the following:

1. Avoid High-Temperature Environments

    • Sauna, Steam Baths, and Hot Showers: Within 48 hours after treatment, avoid entering saunas, steam rooms, or taking hot showers. Excessive temperature will dilate microvessels, worsening skin redness and sensitivity, and may even cause mild edema.

    • Strenuous Exercise: Avoid high-intensity aerobic exercise, running, or other activities that cause excessive sweating for 24 hours after treatment. Excessive sweating can irritate damaged skin and increase the risk of infection.

2. Avoid Using Irritating Chemicals

    • Perfumes and Fragrance Products: After hydrogel treatment, the skin barrier is damaged, and the alcohol or fragrance components in perfumes may cause allergic reactions or erythema.

    • Acid-Based Skincare Products: Products containing fruit acids, retinoic acid, exfoliating acids, etc., may irritate sensitive skin and should be used after 48 hours or until the skin has recovered.

    • Other Irritating Cosmetics: Cosmetics with strong pigments or high preservative content may cause inflammation and should be avoided for at least 24 hours after the procedure.

3. Avoid Physical Friction

    • Hand Touch: Avoid frequently touching your face after treatment to prevent bacterial infection.

    • Massage and Facial Gua Sha: Facial massage or gua sha can aggravate capillary dilation, which may cause skin irritation or minor bruising.

    • Using a rough towel to wipe: Wiping your face with a rough towel or sponge can damage the delicate stratum corneum. Use a soft towel to gently pat dry.

4. Avoid direct sunlight

    • Sun protection: After treatment, the skin's stratum corneum is damaged, making it more susceptible to pigmentation from ultraviolet rays. It is recommended to use a mild sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight, especially within 48 hours after the procedure.

5. Avoid high-salt and spicy foods (optional)

    • Although external care is the primary focus, high-salt and spicy foods may indirectly increase skin inflammation or edema, hindering post-operative repair.

Why should these behaviors be avoided?

From a dermatological perspective, there are deeper reasons behind the taboo behaviors after a hydrodermabrasion facial:

1. Increased UV damage

Without the protection of the stratum corneum, ultraviolet rays can more easily penetrate the epidermis, triggering melanin synthesis and DNA damage.

2. Chemical irritation sensitivity

With a weakened stratum corneum barrier, acids and alcohol in skincare products can more easily penetrate the skin, causing burning and inflammatory reactions.

3. Amplified Physical Damage

Physical actions that the skin could normally tolerate, such as friction and squeezing, will be amplified into significant damage.

4. High Temperatures Exacerbate Barrier Damage

Hot steam or high-temperature environments increase blood flow to the skin, making already sensitive skin even more difficult to recover.

Therefore, the core logic behind "what not to do after hydrodermabrasion" is to protect the fragile skin barrier, avoid secondary damage, and ensure a smooth repair process.

What are the correct aftercare methods for hydrodermabrasion?

To ensure the effectiveness of hydrodermabrasion facial, the following scientific measures should be taken after treatment:

1. Keep skin clean: Use a gentle, non-irritating cleanser. Avoid hot water; gently cleanse with lukewarm water.

2. Strengthen skin hydration: After treatment, the stratum corneum is damaged, so timely hydration and moisture retention are crucial. Choose a gentle moisturizing lotion or repair serum.

3. Gentle sun protection: Choose a physical sunscreen or a low-irritant sunscreen to avoid irritating damaged skin with chemical sunscreens.

4. Avoid applying makeup too early: Avoid using makeup for 24 hours after treatment to prevent skin irritation from makeup residue.

5. Follow professional advice: Follow the treatment institution's instructions regarding post-treatment care and next treatment time to avoid frequent procedures that burden the skin.

What should you avoid after hydrodermabrasion?

Mainly includes:

1. Avoid high-temperature environments (sauna, hot showers, strenuous exercise)

2. Avoid irritating chemicals (perfume, fruit acids, retinoic acid, etc.)

3. Avoid physical friction (hand contact, facial massage, rough towels)

4. Avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen.

At the same time, gentle cleansing, timely moisturizing, appropriate sun protection, and following professional care advice are essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of hydrodermabrasion facial.

By strictly adhering to post-treatment precautions, the risks of skin sensitivity, erythema, and pigmentation can be reduced, while ensuring the smooth, radiant, and firming effects of hydrodermabrasion facial machine treatment, allowing facial care to truly achieve the desired goals.

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