{"id":1567,"date":"2025-09-11T23:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/?p=1567"},"modified":"2026-08-08T02:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:03:00","slug":"skin-care-after-hydrafacial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/skin-care-after-hydrafacial\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Care After Hydrafacial"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrafacial_Sonrasi_Cilt_Bakimi_Isiltinizi_Korumak_Icin_Altin_Kurallar\"><\/span>Skin Care After Hydrafacial: Golden Rules to Maintain Your Radiance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hydrafacial seans\u0131ndan \u00e7\u0131kt\u0131\u011f\u0131n\u0131z o an\u0131 bilirsiniz: Cildiniz hi\u00e7 olmad\u0131\u011f\u0131 kadar temiz, p\u00fcr\u00fczs\u00fcz, neme doymu\u015f ve sanki i\u00e7eriden ayd\u0131nlat\u0131lm\u0131\u015f gibi sa\u011fl\u0131kl\u0131 bir \u0131\u015f\u0131lt\u0131ya kavu\u015fmu\u015ftur. Bu anl\u0131k ve etkileyici sonu\u00e7, Hydrafacial&#8217;\u0131 g\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fcz\u00fcn en sevilen medikal cilt bak\u0131mlar\u0131ndan biri yap\u0131yor. Ancak bu de\u011ferli yat\u0131r\u0131mdan maksimum fayday\u0131 sa\u011flamak ve o muhte\u015fem \u0131\u015f\u0131lt\u0131y\u0131 m\u00fcmk\u00fcn olan en uzun s\u00fcre korumak, sadece klinikte yap\u0131lan i\u015fleme de\u011fil, ayn\u0131 zamanda sizin evde, tedaviyi takip eden saatler ve g\u00fcnlerde uygulayaca\u011f\u0131n\u0131z do\u011fru bak\u0131m rutinlerine de ba\u011fl\u0131d\u0131r.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"yazi-gorsel\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Skin Care After Hydrafacial: Golden Rules to Maintain Your Radiance\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2-500x334.webp 500w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2-112x75.webp 112w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-2-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Melis Ulger, <\/span><b>Istanbul, Kadikoy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018I have prepared this guide to explain in full detail how to manage this critical process, which I always emphasize to my patients in my clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, by respecting the new and fresh state of your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"yazi-gorsel\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A smiling woman holding a skin care ampoule\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-500x334.webp 500w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-112x75.webp 112w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tedavinin_Hemen_Ardindan_%E2%80%9CAz_Coktur%E2%80%9D_Felsefesi_Ilk_12_Saat\"><\/span>Tedavinin Hemen Ard\u0131ndan: &#8220;Az \u00c7oktur&#8221; Felsefesi (\u0130lk 12 Saat)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the Hydrafacial, your skin is saturated with nourishing and restorative serums and your pores are deeply purified. The main goal in these first hours is to allow the skin to absorb these valuable ingredients comfortably and protect the fresh, sensitized surface from external factors. The motto of this period is \u201cless is more\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yapilmasi_Gerekenler\"><\/span>What needs to be done:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Leave Your Skin Alone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enjoy that radiant, slightly moisturized feeling on your skin. Your skin continues to absorb and process the powerful ingredients applied during the session, such as peptides, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. It is best not to interfere with this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yapilmamasi_Gerekenler\"><\/span>What Not to Do:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid Touching Your Face:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our hands unknowingly come into contact with many bacteria throughout the day. Touching cleaned and opened pores with our hands can transfer these bacteria and dirt to the skin, causing unwanted acne or irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do Not Wear Makeup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After treatment, avoid wearing makeup for at least the rest of the day, ideally until the next morning. Products such as foundation and powder can clog your cleaned pores again and prevent your skin from breathing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid Intense Exercise, Sauna and Steam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Activities such as intense exercise, sauna or steam room can increase skin sensitivity and redness by increasing blood circulation and causing sweating. Avoiding such activities for the first 12-24 hours will help keep your skin calm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do not take a hot shower:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When washing your face or showering, use lukewarm water instead of hot water. Excessively hot water can weaken the skin's protective barrier and increase sensitivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"yazi-gorsel\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A woman applying a skin care serum to her face with a dropper\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-500x334.webp 500w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-112x75.webp 112w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"yazi-gorsel\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Close-up of applying serum to the cheek area using a glass dropper\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-500x334.webp 500w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-112x75.webp 112w, https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilk_24-48_Saat_Nazik_Bakim_Rutinine_Gecis\"><\/span>First 24-48 hours: Transition to Gentle Care Routine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One day after the treatment, you can start a gentle skin care routine. During this period, the aim is to cleanse, moisturize and protect the skin without tiring it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Use a Gentle Cleanser:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose a gentle cleanser that is sulfate-free, perfume-free and soap-free, instead of the foaming, scrub or aggressive cleansers you always use to cleanse your skin. Cleanse your skin with gentle movements, without rubbing, and after rinsing with lukewarm water, pat dry with a clean towel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> The Art of Humidification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although the hydrafacial gives your skin an intense moisture boost, it is important to lock this moisture into the skin. Use a fragrance-free moisturizer with simple but effective moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramide or glycerin. This will support the skin's barrier function and keep it glowing longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Active Content to Avoid:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is one of the most critical issues after Hydrafacial. Since your skin has undergone a professional exfoliation and purification process, you should avoid any active ingredients that will cause extra fatigue or irritation for at least 2-3 days. The main ingredients you should avoid are:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retinoids (Retinol, Tretinoin):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These powerful ingredients, which accelerate skin regeneration, can excessively dry and irritate skin that becomes sensitive after the procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AHA\/BHA (Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These acids create a chemical peeling effect. Since Hydrafacial already does this gently, using acids again can damage your skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benzoyl Peroxide:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This ingredient used to treat acne can be quite drying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Ratio Vitamin C Serums:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While vitamin C is a great antioxidant, some highly concentrated formulations (especially L-Ascorbic Acid) can irritate sensitive skin post-procedure. Wait a few days to return to your routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gunesten_Korunma_En_Kritik_ve_Omur_Boyu_Suren_Adim\"><\/span>Sun Protection: The Most Critical and Lifelong Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had to follow only one rule for aftercare after a Hydrafacial, it would definitely be sun protection. After the treatment, the top layer of your skin has been renewed and fresh cells have come to the surface. This new and sensitive skin is extremely vulnerable to the harmful effects of UV rays. Inadequate sun protection not only leads to spotting (hyperpigmentation), but also negates the anti-aging effects of the treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (Ideally 50):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose a product that protects against not only UVB but also UVA rays, which are responsible for skin aging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose Mineral Sunscreens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Especially in the first few days, mineral (physical) sunscreens containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide carry less risk of irritation than chemical sunscreens and are more suitable for sensitive skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply Daily and in Sufficient Amount:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunscreen should be used every day, not only in summer or when going outside, but even in cloudy weather and when sitting on the windowsill at home. The importance of this step to protect your skin<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/sunscreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Health authorities such as The Skin Cancer Foundation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the Turkish government.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uzun_Vadede_Sonuclari_Korumak_2_Gunden_Sonrasi\"><\/span>Protecting Results in the Long Term: After Day 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the most out of your Hydrafacial session is to see it as part of a long-term skin health plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Slowly Get Back to Your Routines:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After about 3 days, you can gradually reintroduce active ingredients such as retinol, AHA\/BHA into your routine by observing the condition of your skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timing with Other Treatments:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/treatments\/botox\/\"> <b>Botox<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/treatments\/dermal-fillers\/\"> <b>dermal fillers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are planning injectable procedures, it is recommended to have them at least 1-2 weeks before or after your Hydrafacial session. This allows time for each treatment to fully settle into the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Melis_Ulger_Kliniginde_Hydrafacial_Sonrasi_Yaklasimimiz\"><\/span>Dr. Melis \u00dclger Klini\u011fi&#8217;nde Hydrafacial Sonras\u0131 Yakla\u015f\u0131m\u0131m\u0131z<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Kadikoy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018At our clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, Hydrafacial is not just a one-hour procedure. It is part of a skin health journey that we walk together. At the end of the treatment, I will not only give you general advice, but also detailed information on how to care for your skin at home, specific to your skin type and the booster serums applied. Our goal is to make sure that the glow and health effect we started in the clinic can be easily sustained by you at home with the right steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, Hydrafacial aftercare does not mean using complicated or expensive products. On the contrary, it is about being kind to your skin, listening to it, moisturizing it abundantly and most importantly, protecting it from the sun under all circumstances. By following these simple but golden rules, you can enjoy your skin's healthy glow for weeks to come.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydrafacial Sonras\u0131 Cilt Bak\u0131m\u0131: I\u015f\u0131lt\u0131n\u0131z\u0131 Korumak \u0130\u00e7in Alt\u0131n Kurallar Hydrafacial seans\u0131ndan \u00e7\u0131kt\u0131\u011f\u0131n\u0131z o an\u0131 bilirsiniz: Cildiniz hi\u00e7 olmad\u0131\u011f\u0131 kadar temiz, p\u00fcr\u00fczs\u00fcz, neme doymu\u015f ve sanki i\u00e7eriden ayd\u0131nlat\u0131lm\u0131\u015f gibi sa\u011fl\u0131kl\u0131 bir \u0131\u015f\u0131lt\u0131ya kavu\u015fmu\u015ftur. Bu anl\u0131k ve etkileyici sonu\u00e7, Hydrafacial&#8217;\u0131 g\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fcz\u00fcn en sevilen medikal cilt bak\u0131mlar\u0131ndan biri yap\u0131yor. Ancak bu de\u011ferli yat\u0131r\u0131mdan maksimum fayday\u0131 sa\u011flamak ve o [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1568,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[836],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hydrafacial"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1567\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}