DMK Enzyme Therapy: First 72-Hour Aftercare Plan

The single most important rule after your Adavanced DMK Enzyme Treatment is simple: protect your skin from heat and sun for the first 72 hours. In Woodland Hills, that matters even more because our hot, dry summer days can sneak up on you fast, especially in August. I build this 145-minute protocol around your specific skin condition, and the aftercare is what protects the work we just did, including any deep infusion steps like HydraFacial support, electroporation, or nano infusion when they are part of your plan.

The first 24 to 48 hours after your DMK enzyme treatment: keep it cool and calm

Right after DMK enzyme therapy, your skin is doing a lot of quiet work. That means the next day or two is about no heat, no heavy sweating, and no aggressive products. If you commute in via the 101 or you are tempted to squeeze in a workout, this is the window where skipping sweat makes the biggest difference.

Washing your face and showering

You can wash your face the same day if you need to, but keep it gentle. Use lukewarm water and a mild, soap-free cleanser. Pat dry. No washcloth scrubbing and no cleansing brushes for now. If you shower, keep your face out of the direct stream, skip steamy water, and do not let hair products sit on your skin.

Actives to pause right away

For the first 72 hours, I generally want you off retinoids, exfoliating acids, strong acne actives, and any “tingly” products. If you are unsure about a product, set it aside and ask me. This is also not the time for at-home scrubs or enzyme masks.

Days 3 to 7: the peeling phase is normal, but picking is not

A lot of people worry about peeling after a DMK enzyme therapy facial. Light flaking can happen, and dryness can feel more obvious before everything looks smoother. The key is how you handle it. I want you hydrating, protecting, and leaving your skin alone.

• Do not pick or “help” peeling skin. Picking is where irritation and marks tend to start.
• Keep sun protection tight. Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily. Reapply if you are outside.
• Go easy with makeup. If you are red or irritated, give your skin a little space before you put makeup back on.

If you are a Topanga State Park hiker, this week is when I want you thinking ahead. Go early for cooler temps, keep a hat in the car, and plan a gentle cool-down so you are not sweating heavily right after. If you do get warm, cool compresses (not ice) and hydration usually help.

My “keep it simple” product list for DMK enzyme therapy aftercare

I am big on results, and I am also big on not throwing ten new products at your skin at once. For most people, the best routine after an Adavanced DMK Enzyme Treatment is a short one you can actually follow.

One more Woodland Hills-specific tip: the dry air plus car AC can make you feel tighter than you actually are. Hydrate your skin, but also hydrate your body. It shows in your face.

Swimming, saunas, and sweat: what I want you doing instead (72 hours)

Pools, hot tubs, ocean swims, and saunas are a “not yet” for at least 48 to 72 hours after your DMK enzyme treatment. Chlorine, heat, and prolonged soaking can irritate skin that is still settling. Same goes for heavy outdoor exercise in the midday sun.

If you have to be outside

Keep it practical. Choose shade, wear a hat, and use SPF. If you are driving around Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, West Hills, Tarzana, or Encino running errands, keep your sunscreen where you can reach it and reapply if you are in and out of the car.

If you want more context on where DMK fits into a bigger skin plan, I wrote a deeper overview here: DMK treatments in Woodland Hills.

When to reach out to me after your DMK enzyme therapy facial

A little pinkness, tightness, or light flaking is usually part of the process. What I do not want you doing is “waiting it out” if something feels truly off. If you see blistering, signs of infection, severe prolonged swelling, or intense redness that does not calm down, reach out to me. Same thing if you have unexpected, sharp pain.

“Monique is the only person I trust with my skin. After years of failed facials that resulted in hyperpigmentation and scars, I finally found Monique.”

one of our regulars

That trust matters to me. I am realistic about what skin needs, and I will always give you practical steps you can actually do at home, especially in the first week when you are trying to protect your result without putting your life on pause.