• Discontinue use of Retinol, Retin A, or Vitamin A for 5 days before the treatment
• If you take any acne or blood-thinning medication, consult your doctor and see if it’s possible to discontinue use for some time before the treatment.

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Since nano-needling devices emerged on the market, most beauty techs switched from microneedling pens to the thinner version.

The tips of the tiny needles on a nano-needling pen are extremely thin, and as such, the cuts made are so tiny they don't hurt. On top of their microscopic diameter, they penetrate the skin very shallowly.

The penetration of the nanoneedles does not hurt. It feels like tingling, or very slight stinging at most.

Some clients report that the exfoliating gel was the most uncomfortable part of the treatment, and even that is just a slight stinging sensation.

Basically, the BB glow facial is micro/nanoneedling with an added step of applying the tinted serum. It’s a complex treatment done is several steps:

Step 1 – Cleaning

Since the surface of the skin will be broken, the face needs to be clean of any bacteria, dirt, and makeup and skincare residues.

So the first step is cleaning the face with a gentle cleanser.

Step 2 – Exfoliating Gel

Then, a gentle chemical peel is applied. It removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin and increases the absorption of products used in the following steps.

The gel is usually applied with a brush and there’s no need to massage it in. Most formulas are based on lactic and mandelic acids, but ingredients vary from brand to brand. The gel is left on for a few minutes, depending on the sensitivity of the skin and its type:

• Sensitive skin – up to 2 minutes
• Normal skin – up to 3 minutes
• Oily skin – up to 5 minutes

Step 3 – Neutralizing Solution

It’s not enough to just wash off the chemical peel gel – it needs to be neutralized so its activity stops. If left on for too long, it could cause damage to the skin.

So a neutralizing solution in the form of a foam that stops its chemical reaction is

applied.

Step 4 – BB Booster Application

Next, it’s time for the first round of micro/nano needling.

This step is the application of serums that treat different skin issues. There’s a wide range of serums that can work together to improve the overall skin state, but also target specific conditions.

The technician assesses the state of the skin and chooses the best serum to meet your needs.

The serums are applied with a derma pen. This device features micro or nanoneedles which pierce the skin, allowing the serums to penetrate it and get absorbed. The device is moved across the whole face in circular motions.

Step 5 – BB Glow Serum Application

Finally, it’s time for the application of the tinted serum.

Serums come in several shades. A serum 1 shade lighter is used for the majority of the face, but darker shades can be used to contour the face, and there are even rosy serums that recreate the look of blush. Basically, the semi permanent foundation recreates the look of several complexion makeup products.

Drops of the tined serum are distributed over the face, and the same micro/nano needling device is used to implement them into the skin. The tech will go over the entire face several times, usually 3 times on the first session, and 4 times on further sessions.

After this, the residues can be manually massaged into the skin for maximum absorption.

Due to the nature of the application and the pigmented serums used, the BB glow facial isn’t suitable for clients who are:

• pregnant or nursing
• undergoing cancer treatment
• suffering from skin conditions like Psoriasis, Rosacea, active acne, etc.
• suffering from any infection
• prone to keloid scarring
• prone to allergies to cosmetic products
• taking blood-thinning medications
• taking Accutane

Yes, because the skin is sensitive and prone to infection until it recovers, but it’s quite simple.

Here are the rules of BBglow aftercare:

• Don’t touch your face for a few days
• Keep your face dry for at least 24 hours (no washing, but also no sweating)
• After 24 hours, wash your face with lukewarm water and mild soap for a few days (avoid harsh products)
• No makeup for at least 2 day
• No swimming for 7 days
• No sunlight exposure for a few days; after that, wear SPF when you’re outside
• No facials and harsh skincare for at least 2 weeks
• No vitamin C or retinol for at least 8 weeks (these can speed up pigment fading)