Sun-Damage Brightening Facial — Care Guide

Arrive with clean, ideally makeup-free skin and come 5–10 minutes early for your consultation and skin analysis. Skip strong exfoliating acids and retinol for 1–2 days, avoid heavy sun exposure or tanning for 24–48 hours, come hydrated, and tell your esthetician about any medications, allergies, pregnancy or skin conditions. If you use prescription pigment treatments such as hydroquinone or tretinoin, mention them so we can time the brightening actives safely.

No. Mild warmth or pinkness right after the facial is normal and fades within a few hours, so you can return to work or go out the same day. We suggest skipping heavy makeup for about 24 hours and avoiding heat — sauna, hot yoga, hot showers — for 24–48 hours. Spots may briefly look slightly darker on day 1 before they begin to soften; that is expected as pigmented cells turn over.

For 24–48 hours avoid direct sun, tanning, heat, heavy makeup, and any picking or aggressive scrubbing. Hold strong actives such as retinol and exfoliating acids for 1–2 days, then reintroduce slowly as your esthetician recommends. The one thing not to skip is broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning, rain or shine — in Fort Myers, unprotected sun can undo the session you just invested in within a single afternoon.

Every 2–3 weeks for the best fading results. Day 1 brings a brighter, fresher tone; discoloration starts softening over the first week; and across a 6-visit series, sunspots and blotchy patches fade gradually and evenly. Results are cosmetic and depend on daily SPF between visits. Packages save 20%, and the Glow ($69/mo), Radiance ($139/mo) and Luxe ($169/mo) memberships make a regular rhythm easier to keep.

The Sun-Damage Brightening Facial is 60 minutes for $175 and includes consultation and skin analysis, deep cleanse and gentle exfoliation, galvanic current infusion of brightening actives, an antioxidant mask, vitamin-C and pigment-evening serums, hydration and SPF. Optional boosters are Galvanic Current ($35), Pore Vacuum & Atomizer ($35) and High-Frequency ($25). Pay securely online when you book — and life happens: cancel or reschedule free up to 24 hours before your visit, with an automatic refund. Every $1 you spend earns a Lumina Loyalty point. New clients save 20% on their first visit with code WELCOME20 at checkout.

No. Lumina Skin Sanctuary is a licensed-esthetician studio in Fort Myers, not a medical spa — we do not offer chemical peels, lasers or IPL, microneedling, LED or injectables. The Sun-Damage Brightening Facial fades sunspots with gentle exfoliation, galvanic infusion and vitamin-C brighteners, with no downtime and cosmetic, gradual results. For melasma that does not respond, or any changing or irregular spot, please see a dermatologist; many clients pair medical care with our maintenance facials.

Call us promptly if you notice any blistering, a burning sensation or pronounced darkening, or if redness lasts beyond 24–36 hours. Also reach out if you want help choosing a daily SPF that holds up in Florida conditions — we will recommend one. Anything that worries you, even a little: reply to your confirmation email or message us online. We would always rather hear from you.