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When can I wash my face and wear makeup after a procedure?
You had a procedure today, and there are moments when you start to wonder how to wash your face this evening, or whether you can wear makeup when you go to work tomorrow. Often you cannot remember the instructions you were given at the clinic.
When you can wash your face and wear makeup depends on the type of procedure, your skin condition, and whether there are wounds or scabs. This article sets out the general guidelines and the habits to avoid, and the instructions from the clinic where you were treated always come first.
How should I wash my face?
Washing your face on the day of the procedure is often possible. The basics are to use lukewarm water, about body temperature or slightly cooler, wash gently by laying foam on with your palms, rinse, and then pat the skin dry with a towel instead of rubbing.
Habits such as using hot water, scrubbing with an exfoliating towel or a cleansing tool, and taking long showers can add heat and friction to the skin, so it is better to cut back on them right after a procedure.
When can I start wearing makeup?
If there are no wounds or scabs and the skin is not very sensitive, light makeup is often possible from the day after the procedure. On the other hand, depending on the type of procedure or your skin's reaction, you may be asked to hold off for a few days.
The table below is a general guideline for reference and may differ depending on your individual condition and the clinic's instructions. Here, a stable condition means that stinging and redness have decreased and there are no scabs or wounds.
| Item | General guideline |
|---|---|
| Sunscreen | Use a gentle product as instructed |
| Base makeup | Keep it light once the skin has settled |
| Cleansing oil massage | Avoid rubbing-type methods for now |
| Scrubs and exfoliating products | Hold off until the skin has settled |
In what cases is it better to postpone makeup?
When there is clear redness or stinging, when there are scabs or wounds, or when the skin feels cracked, it is less of a burden to postpone makeup for a day or two and focus on moisturizing and sun protection.
If these symptoms keep getting worse, it may be a sign that your skin condition needs to be checked rather than a makeup issue, so please contact the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can I use a facial cleanser on the evening of the procedure?
A. Many people use a small amount of a gentle cleanser, but depending on the type of procedure, you may be told to wash with water only on the same day. Please check the instructions from the clinic where you were treated first.
Q. Does applying sunscreen count as wearing makeup?
A. Sun protection is often regarded as part of post-procedure care, so it is explained separately from makeup. It is advisable to check with the clinic about which product to use and how, according to the type of procedure and your skin condition.
Q. I have an important appointment and I really need to wear makeup.
A. Where possible, you can keep it light and reduce the number of products that touch your skin. If the appointment is already set, letting the clinic know before the procedure so the schedule can be adjusted is the least burdensome approach.
