When it comes to skin treatments like Morpheus8, chemical peels, or microneedling, what you do before and after your session can be just as important as the procedure itself. A well-planned pre- and post-treatment skincare routine helps minimize irritation, supports healing, and maximizes your results.

Whether you’re prepping for your first treatment or are a seasoned client looking to protect your investment, this routine—using trusted Bioelements products—gives your skin exactly what it needs to look and feel its best.

Why Skincare Prep Matters

Before any resurfacing or collagen-inducing treatment, your skin needs to be calm, hydrated, and free from potentially irritating ingredients. Afterward, it’s all about supporting recovery, reducing inflammation, and gently protecting your newly sensitized skin.

That’s where Bioelements comes in—professional-grade, esthetician-loved skincare formulated for real results.

Pre-Treatment Skincare Routine (5–7 Days Before Treatment)

Goal: Hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier, and avoid irritation.

Morning Routine

• Cleanser: Use the Sensitive Skin or Dry Skin 3-Step Starter Set cleanser
  Gentle cleansing to preserve moisture and avoid disruption before treatment.
• Hydration Boost: Hydroplunge
  Infuses skin with lightweight hydration using hyaluronic acid for plumper, more resilient skin.
• Serum: Recovery Serum
  Calms inflammation, strengthens skin, and preps it for controlled damage from treatments like microneedling or lasers.
• Moisturizer: Really Rich Moisture
  Deeply nourishing and non-irritating—perfect for dry or reactive skin types.
• SPF: Ray Defense SPF 30 or SPF 50 Facescreen
  Daily sunscreen is essential to avoid UV damage before treatment.

Evening Routine

• Repeat the above, swapping in Sleepwear at night for antioxidant-rich overnight support.

What to Avoid Before Treatment

• Exfoliants like Skin Editor or Flash Foam Cleanser
• Brightening actives like VC10 Daily Glow or VC10 Nightly Bright
• Strong hydrators like Plump Start (reintroduce later)
• Any harsh scrubs, acids, or retinoids

Post-Treatment Skincare Routine (Days 1–7)

Goal: Calm, heal, hydrate, and protect.

Morning Routine

• Cleanser: Stick with your gentle Sensitive Skin cleanser
  Skip any foaming or enzyme-based formulas for now.
• Serum: Recovery Serum
  A hero product for calming redness and accelerating healing.
• Moisturizer: Really Rich Moisture
  Locks in hydration and supports barrier recovery.
• SPF (After Day 2–3):
  Begin using Ray Defense or Facescreen SPF 50 once skin feels ready.

Evening Routine

• Cleanser → Recovery Serum → Really Rich Moisture or Sleepwear (if skin tolerates)

Avoid During This Phase

• Active ingredients (vitamin C, AHAs, retinoids)
• Exfoliators (manual or chemical)
• Hot water, saunas, and direct sun exposure
• Heavy makeup or facial tools

Week 2 and Beyond: Reintroduce Active Support

Once redness subsides and skin feels normal again (usually after 7–10 days), you can start reintroducing performance products.

Recommended Add-Ons:

• VC10 Daily Glow (AM): Vitamin C for antioxidant protection and brightness
• VC10 Nightly Bright (PM): A gentle resurfacer for clarity and radiance
• Skin Editor: Exfoliator that refines texture and promotes even skin tone
• Plump Start: Peptide and hyaluronic-rich serum for a visibly plump, glowing look
• Oxygen Boost Barrier Treatment: Oxygenates and revives tired post-treatment skin

Investing in professional treatments like microneedling or Morpheus8 is only part of the equation. The other part? How you take care of your skin before and after. With the right pre- and post-treatment skincare routine using trusted Bioelements products, you’ll protect your investment, minimize downtime, and get glowing results that last.

We now carry Bioelements products in our office for our clients’ convenience. Call today to schedule a consultation with our new Esthetician, McKenzie High, to get a customized treatment and product plan just for you!