Facial TreatmentsQuestion 79 of 100
What is the most important home care instruction after a superficial exfoliating treatment?
a.Exfoliate again at home that night to extend the result
b.Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily, avoid additional exfoliants and heat exposure for several days, and keep the skin hydrated
c.Use a facial scrub twice daily for a week
d.Avoid all moisturizer so the skin can breathe
Explanation
Freshly exfoliated skin has a thinner protective layer and is highly susceptible to UV damage and pigment changes, so daily broad-spectrum sun protection plus a pause on other exfoliants and heat is the core aftercare. Additional scrubbing compounds the exfoliation and damages the barrier, and withholding moisturizer slows barrier recovery.
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