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Microneedling aftercare: your first 24 hours

February 18, 2026

Microneedling aftercare: your first 24 hours

For 24 hours: keep it simple. No makeup, no actives, no sweating it out at the gym.

Your skin is doing real work right after a session, so give it room. Skip makeup, active ingredients (retinol, acids, vitamin C), and workouts for the first day.

Keep it clean, hydrated, and out of direct sun. A little redness is normal and part of the process.

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