Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar is a serum made to be used before and after skin treatments such as laser resurfacing, microneedling and chemical peels. Used around your appointment, it may help calm treated skin and support its natural recovery. At Artistry Skin & Hormone in Littleton, we recommend it alongside many of our facial treatments and laser and energy treatments.
New to the product? Our guide What Is Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar? covers its ingredients. This post looks at how it fits around your treatment.
Why Skincare Around Your Treatment Matters
Resurfacing treatments work by creating controlled stress in the skin, which prompts it to renew. How well the skin copes with that process can shape how comfortable your recovery feels.
That is why many aesthetic providers now plan skincare before a treatment as well as after it. Preparing the skin and caring for it properly afterward is part of the treatment plan, not an extra.
How Alastin Fits Around Your Appointment
Before your treatment.
The manufacturer suggests starting the nectar about two weeks before a procedure, applied morning and evening. The aim is to prepare the skin so it is in good condition going into treatment.
After your treatment.
Once your provider says it’s time, the nectar is applied to the treated area to help calm the skin and support recovery. It is fragrance-free and designed for sensitive, just-treated skin.
Between treatments.
Some patients keep using it as part of their daily routine. Others move on to a daily product once their skin has settled.
Your provider will set the exact timing for you, because it depends on the treatment and your skin.
Treatments It Pairs With at Artistry Skin & Hormone
Lumenis AcuPulse CO2 laser.
CO2 laser resurfacing is our most intensive skin treatment, with a recovery period to plan for. Aftercare is a big part of how that recovery goes, and the nectar can be one step of it.
UltraVision RF microneedling.
RF microneedling combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy. Skin is often red and sensitive for a short time afterward, which is where a calming product helps.
SkinPen microneedling.
SkinPen microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin to prompt renewal. Gentle products matter while those channels close, and your provider will tell you when to apply the nectar.
Chemical peels.
Chemical peels can leave skin dry, tight or flaking as it renews. The nectar can be part of soothing aftercare, alongside a gentle cleanser and daily sunscreen.
Laser Genesis.
Laser Genesis is a gentler laser treatment, but some patients see mild redness afterward. Using the nectar between sessions may help support the skin through a series.
How to Use Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar
Follow your provider’s directions first. The manufacturer’s general guidance is one to two pumps on the treated area, morning and evening, keeping it away from the eyes.
Pair it with a gentle cleanser and a mineral sunscreen. Avoid strong actives such as retinoids or exfoliating acids on treated skin until your provider says they’re fine to restart.
Is It Right for You?
Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar may suit you if you are planning a resurfacing treatment or have skin that reacts easily after procedures. The best way to find out is to ask at your consultation, where we can build it into your treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start using Alastin before my treatment?
The manufacturer suggests about two weeks before a procedure. Your provider will confirm the right timing for your treatment and skin.
Can I use Alastin if I’m not having a treatment?
Yes. It is designed for pre- and post-procedure care, but it can also be used as part of a daily skincare routine.
Plan Your Treatment and Aftercare
Call Artistry Skin & Hormone at (720) 593-1816 or contact us to plan your treatment and the aftercare that goes with it.