Ever had a facial or laser treatment… only to feel like the glow didn’t last?

Written By Mike Stevens

The secret isn’t doing more treatments — it’s supporting them with the right at-home skincare.

At Platinum Cosmetics, we help our Port Melbourne clients get the most out of their investment by combining professional treatments with tailored home routines.

Here’s why it matters — and how to do it right.

What Treatments Can Do — and What They Can’t

In-clinic treatments (like laser, facials, or skin rejuvenation) work by:

  • Stimulating collagen

  • Refining texture and tone

  • Targeting pigmentation or scarring

  • Delivering high-performance actives safely

But treatments are moments — your skin still needs consistent, daily care to:

  • Maintain hydration

  • Protect from UV and pollution

  • Prevent future damage

  • Support healing and renewal

Why Skincare Makes or Breaks Your Results

After a clinic treatment, your skin is more receptive to ingredients — but also more vulnerable.

Using the right skin care helps you:

  • Avoid irritation or flare-ups

  • Reinforce barrier repair

  • Maximise collagen-building and pigment-evening effects

  • Sustain your glow long after treatment

For example:

  • After Fotona SmoothEye? Use a peptide-rich, fragrance-free eye cream.

  • Following laser or resurfacing? Stick with non-active hydrators, SPF, and gentle cleansing for a few days.

  • In between facials? Add a mild exfoliant or antioxidant serum to keep results building.

What to Use — and What to Avoid

Our team will guide you, but as a rule of thumb:

✅ Yes to:

  • Hyaluronic acid

  • Ceramides

  • Peptides

  • Vitamin C (after the healing window)

  • Gentle exfoliants like lactic or mandelic acid (when appropriate)

🚫 Avoid immediately post-treatment:

  • Retinoids

  • Scrubs or mechanical exfoliants

  • High-concentration acids

  • Fragrance-heavy or essential oil-based products

Simple Doesn’t Mean Ineffective

You don’t need 12 steps or a skincare shelf. You need the right mix of:

  • Daily hydration

  • Barrier support

  • SPF every day (even in winter)

  • The correct actives for your concern

We’ll help you streamline, not overcomplicate.

Book a Consultation to Build Your Routine + Treatment Plan

Want clearer, healthier skin that lasts longer than a single session? Book a consultation and we’ll build a plan that brings together the best of clinical treatments and at-home care — designed for your skin and goals.

Mike Stevens
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Your skin works best when it’s supported from multiple angles — and that’s why we often combine facials with laser treatments at our Port Melbourne clinic.