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Updated April 2026 · about a 5 minute read
The gentlest step in your routine, and the one your skin remembers most.
The short answer
Aftercare matters as much as the resurfacing session itself. Treat freshly treated skin gently, like a baby's: keep it clean, hydrated, sun protected and free from strong actives for a few days, and let a calm PDRN serum do the soothing. Browse gentle PDRN serums for aftercare.
When people think about resurfacing with an at home skin tool (a roller, stamp or pen), most of the attention goes to the session itself. But what happens in the days afterward is just as important. Good aftercare helps you get the most from your treatment and keeps your skin comfortable while it settles. Let's dig in.
Why aftercare matters
1. Skin recovery. A session with your at home skin tool (a roller, stamp or pen) creates tiny micro channels across the surface of the skin, so your skin needs a little time to settle. Gentle aftercare supports a comfortable recovery.
2. Maximising results. The right routine helps your serums sink in and your skin look its best. Glow tip: a gentle salmon DNA serum is a lovely choice afterwards, it is fragrance free, soothing and supports the look of calm, hydrated skin.
3. Minimising the look of side effects. Skin can look pink or feel sensitive afterwards. A gentle, cooling routine helps soothe the look of redness, and salmon DNA has a comforting, calming feel.
4. Keeping skin clean. Those micro channels mean cleanliness matters: use fresh, sterile products, avoid touching your face, and a good barrier cream helps lock moisture in.
5. Long term skin health. Consistent care and sensibly spaced sessions keep your skin looking its best over time.
Think of freshly treated skin like a baby's: clean, calm, covered from the sun, and left well alone.
Essential aftercare steps
Pair your routine with an at home skin tool (a roller, stamp or pen) and a soft LED red light finish if you have one, for a comforting wind down.
1. Keep skin clean. Gently cleanse with a mild, non irritating cleanser for the first few days.
2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Use a hydrating serum or moisturiser with hyaluronic acid, peptides or antioxidants. Hydration supports comfort and a plump, cushioned look.
3. Avoid sun exposure. Stay out of the sun for about a week and use a broad spectrum SPF 30+. Try our CureNex salmon DNA sunscreen.
4. Skip makeup. Avoid makeup for a few days so skin can settle. Time your treatments for when you can go bare faced.
5. No sweat. Skip strenuous exercise, saunas and hot baths for at least 48 hours, as heat and sweat can irritate freshly treated skin.
6. Do not pick or scratch. Resist touching, even if skin feels tight or flaky. Picking can cause marks.
7. Use gentle, recommended products. Stick to soothing aftercare for a few days. A gentle salmon DNA serum is fragrance and alcohol free, so it supports the look of calm, comfortable skin.
8. Stay consistent. Sensibly spaced sessions and a steady routine keep your skin looking its best. If you have had a professional treatment, follow your practitioner's specific aftercare first.
Final thoughts
A gentle resurfacing session can do lovely things for the look of your skin, but aftercare is where those results are protected. Keep it clean, gentle and hydrated, and your skin will thank you. Your skincare journey does not end at the treatment; it continues with kind, informed care.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I avoid after a treatment?
For a few days: makeup, active ingredients (retinoids, acids, vitamin C), direct sun, sweat and heat (gym, sauna), and picking at your skin.
What serum is best after a treatment?
A gentle, fragrance and alcohol free salmon DNA (PDRN) serum is ideal, as it supports the look of calm, hydrated skin.
How long should I avoid sun after a treatment?
About a week, and always use a broad spectrum SPF 30+ as your skin is more sensitive to UV afterwards.
Disclaimer: these are cosmetics, not therapeutic goods, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. If you have had a professional treatment, follow your clinician's aftercare first. Keep any at home skin tool (a roller, stamp or pen) gentle and clean. Always patch test; not suitable for those with fish allergies.
