Fall is the perfect time to refresh your skin and restore your glow. At Aster Aesthetics, our October special celebrates two of our most transformative treatments — microneedling and chemical peels — both designed to stimulate renewal, smooth texture, and even tone. Whether you’re targeting fine lines, acne scars, or dullness, these treatments work by encouraging fresh, healthy skin to emerge — and proper prep and aftercare are key to your best results.

Before Your Peel or Microneedling: Set Your Skin Up for Success

The same principles apply to both treatments: keep your skin calm, hydrated, and free from irritation beforehand. A healthy barrier means smoother recovery and more radiant results.

1. Pause active ingredients (if possible).
Avoid exfoliating acids, retinols, or prescription topicals for 3–5 days prior to treatment. This helps minimize sensitivity and ensures your skin is balanced and ready to respond.

2. Stay hydrated — inside and out.
Drink plenty of water and use a nourishing moisturizer daily. Hydrated skin not only tolerates treatments better but also heals faster and glows longer afterward.

3. Protect your skin barrier.
Limit sun exposure and avoid tanning before your appointment. A calm, protected barrier reduces inflammation and optimizes your treatment outcome.

After Your Treatment: Hydrate, Protect, and Glow

Following your microneedling or chemical peel, your skin will begin its natural renewal process. Gentle, intentional care will maximize your glow and support healthy healing.

1. Follow your at-home care instructions.
Some peels include an at-home portion — such as finishing pads or serums — to complete the exfoliation process. Always follow your provider’s guidance for both treatments.

2. Keep your skin moisturized and calm.
Apply a soothing, barrier-supportive moisturizer multiple times a day. Your skin may feel tight, warm, or slightly flakey for a few days; hydration helps relieve this and supports repair.

3. Protect from the sun.
SPF is a must. Use a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen (SPF 30+), wear hats when outdoors, and avoid direct sunlight for at least several days post-treatment.

4. Hands off!
Avoid touching, rubbing, or picking at your skin as it heals — this ensures even exfoliation and prevents irritation or scarring.

Aster Favorites for Post-Treatment Recovery

Our curated post-care lineup helps your skin heal comfortably while enhancing results from both microneedling and peels:

• Colorescience Barrier Pro™ Face Wash — a gentle, restorative cleanser formulated to protect the skin barrier while removing impurities without stripping or irritation. Ideal for post-treatment cleansing.
• Hydrinity Restorative HA Masques — deeply hydrating and soothing, perfect for calming post-procedure redness.
• Hydrinity Restorative Serum — medical-grade hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and speed up healing.
• Trio Luxe — a rich, peptide-infused moisturizer to nourish and fortify the skin barrier.
• Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield Flex — tone-adapting mineral SPF that blends seamlessly for a healthy, radiant finish.

Each product is hand-selected to support barrier repair, minimize downtime, and keep your skin luminous long after your treatment.

Aster’s October Skin Reset Special

Through October 31st, enjoy 20% off all microneedling and chemical peel packages — the perfect way to reset your skin before the busy holiday season. Whether you’re targeting texture and collagen stimulation with microneedling or improving tone and clarity with a customized peel, both treatments complement each other beautifully and share similar prep and post-care guidelines.

Book Now for 20% off Packages!