Wound Care

When the skin is injured, its first priority is to protect itself, control inflammation and begin repairing damaged tissue.

Whether the skin has been affected by a professional aesthetic procedure, minor injury, irritation or another form of skin trauma, appropriate aftercare can play an important role in supporting the skin's natural recovery process.

Skin healing is a biological process that occurs in several overlapping stages, including haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and tissue remodelling. During this time, the skin may be more vulnerable, sensitive and prone to dehydration or irritation.

Supporting the skin while it heals

Healing skin does not necessarily need a complicated routine. In many cases, the priority is to protect the area, maintain an appropriate moisture environment, minimise unnecessary irritation and prevent further damage.

Depending on the type and severity of the skin injury, supportive products may help with:

Protection
Creating an appropriate protective environment can help shield vulnerable skin from unnecessary friction and external irritants.

Hydration & moisture balance
Maintaining appropriate hydration can support the skin's natural repair environment and help reduce discomfort associated with dryness.

Barrier support
Barrier-supportive ingredients can help the recovering skin regain its protective function.

Soothing & comfort
Carefully selected formulations may help support skin comfort while the natural healing process takes place.

Post-procedure recovery
Certain professional products are specifically formulated to support the skin following aesthetic procedures, when appropriate.

Healing skin needs less, not more.

One of the most common mistakes during skin recovery is introducing too many active ingredients too soon.

Exfoliating acids, retinoids, scrubs, fragranced products and other potentially irritating ingredients may not be appropriate while the skin is actively recovering.

The correct aftercare depends on what caused the skin injury, the depth of the injury, the stage of healing and the individual's skin condition.

Our professional recommendation

We strongly recommend following the aftercare protocol provided by your skincare professional or healthcare practitioner, particularly following aesthetic procedures.

If you have been advised to use a specific professional range, remain within that system unless your practitioner recommends otherwise. Professional brands may use different formulation technologies, delivery systems and ingredient combinations, and products within a particular range may be designed to complement one another.

For example, if Resthor is the recovery range recommended for you and it fits your budget, it is preferable to follow the recommended Resthor recovery protocol rather than mixing products from several different brands without professional guidance.

Please note: This collection is intended for appropriate skin-recovery and aftercare products. Not every product is suitable for an open, deep, infected or actively bleeding wound. Significant wounds, burns, signs of infection or wounds that are not healing appropriately should be assessed by an appropriate healthcare professional.