Skincare Routine Order — What to Apply and When

To get the most out of your Artemis sessions, the order in which you apply skincare products matters. Here's the simple rule:

Before Your Session — Clean Face Only

Always use the mask on a completely clean, product-free face. Wash off any makeup, sunscreen, serums, oils, or moisturizers before starting.

Applying products before your session can reflect or block the light, reducing how effectively it penetrates the skin and diminishing your results.

After Your Session — Everything Else

Once your session is complete, you're free to apply your full skincare routine in whatever order you normally follow. This includes:

Serums
Toners
Moisturizers
Face oils
Retinol
SPF / sunscreen

Light therapy actually enhances the absorption of topical products applied afterward, so your routine will be even more effective post-session.

The One Exception — Prescription Tretinoin

If you are using prescription tretinoin, do not use it alongside light therapy due to the risk of light sensitivity. Speak with your prescribing doctor before combining the two. Over-the-counter retinol products are fine to use after your session as normal.

Quick Reference

| Timing | What to Do | |---|---| | Before session | Clean, bare face — no products | | After session | Full routine — serums, moisturizer, retinol, SPF, etc. |

With Love & Light, The Artemis Team