Dermaplaner Aftercare: What to Do in the First 72 Hours

The #1 rule after dermaplaning is simple: keep your skin calm and protected from sun for the first 72 hours. We’re big on walking you through steps and listening to feedback, and that same mindset matters at home. When you follow the basics, you keep that smooth, bright finish you came in for.

0–24 hours after dermaplaning: keep it cool, clean, and makeup-free

Dermaplaning is a gentle exfoliation technique, but it still leaves your skin a bit more open and reactive right away. In Glendale’s semi-arid summer weather, skin can feel tight fast, so we focus on soothing and sealing in moisture.

Do this the same day

• Cleanse with a mild, non-scrubby cleanser. Lukewarm water only.
• Apply a fragrance-free moisturizer. Look for barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid.
• Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ the next morning (and reapply if you’re out). Colorado’s high-altitude sun is no joke.

Avoid this the same day

• Hot showers on the face, saunas, and steam rooms.
• Heavy exercise or anything that has you sweating a lot for 24–48 hours.
• Picking at any dry patches. Your skin will even out better if you let it be.

24–72 hours: your glow is showing, so protect it like you mean it

This is the window where people love how smooth makeup looks and how bright their skin feels. But it’s also the window where sun and irritation can steal that “fresh” finish. Clients with sensitive skin regularly tell us they’re relieved when we’re patient and careful with products, and your aftercare should keep that same gentle vibe going.

• Makeup: If your skin feels calm, you can usually return to makeup after 12–24 hours. Keep it light and avoid rubbing or heavy buffing.
• Sweat: Give intense workouts 24–48 hours. Sweat plus friction can sting and trigger redness.
• Pools and hot tubs: Skip pools, hot tubs, and soaking for about 48 hours. Chlorine and heat can irritate freshly exfoliated skin.

Days 3–7: no “extra exfoliation” if you want that dermaplane finish to last

Here’s where people accidentally overdo it. Dermaplaning already did the smoothing. Your job this week is to keep your barrier steady so you can enjoy that bright look clients love after dermaplaning and facial-style services.

Hold off on these for about 3–7 days

If you’re not sure what counts as an “active, ” send us a quick message with your product list. We’ll tell you what to pause and what’s safe to keep.

Simple products that pair well with dermaplaning (and won’t fight your skin)

You don’t need a whole new shelf. You need a calm routine that supports that smoother texture dermaplaning gives you in about 40 minutes.

• Cleanser: gentle, fragrance-free, no exfoliating acids for the first few days.
• Moisturizer: barrier-focused. Ceramides and hyaluronic acid are usually a good match, especially in Colorado dryness.
• SPF: broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily. If you react easily, a mineral sunscreen often feels calmer.

When to reach out to us in Glendale, plus an easy next step

A little pinkness or sensitivity right after dermaplaning can be normal, especially if you’re naturally reactive. What we don’t want is anything that’s getting worse instead of better.

“Got a lash lift, brow lamination and dermaplaning. Loved the results !! I have sensitive skin and she was very patient with my and I didn’t have any reactions to the products.”

one of our regulars

If you’re commuting in from Denver, Englewood, Aurora, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, or you’re already in Cherry Creek, our Glendale spot near East Kentucky Avenue makes it easy to pop in without turning it into an all-day thing. We also keep evening and weekend slots available when we can, because dermaplaning is the kind of quick reset people like before plans.

If you want to pair dermaplaning and facial work in the same season, take a look at top facial treatments in Glendale. And if you have questions about your exact routine after a dermaplane appointment, send us a note. We’ll keep it simple and specific.