Beauty Treatment Wounds: Small but Not to Be Ignored

“Beauty is pain,” they say. But if a facial leaves your skin sore and wounded for days, should that be considered normal?

Minor wounds from beauty treatments are often underestimated, but they can become entry points for infection or leave permanent scars if not treated properly.

Beauty care isn’t just about salons or aesthetic clinics anymore. Many people now do minor procedures at home, such as trimming their eyebrows, dermaplaning, squeezing blackheads, or even trying DIY microneedling.

Unfortunately, these seemingly simple routines still carry a risk of causing minor skin injuries.

These minor wounds often go unnoticed or ignored. But because they’re typically on the face or neck areas frequently exposed to dirt, makeup, and unwashed hands, they’re more prone to complications.

If left untreated, even minor wounds can lead to mild infections or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots), making your skin look unhealthy.

Common Mistakes in Treating Minor Skin Wounds

Many people handle facial wounds the wrong way. Some common mistakes include:

• Cleaning the wound with alcohol or alcohol-heavy toners can sting and worsen irritation.
• Leaving the wound uncovered and exposing it to dust and pollutants.
• Applying active skincare ingredients (like retinol or AHA/BHA) directly onto freshly wounded skin.
• Skipping protection during the healing phase which is crucial to prevent scarring.

In reality, even the tiniest wound needs gentle yet effective care to prevent further skin problems.

Safe Care for Minor Wounds

Post-treatment wound care can be simple if you know the proper steps. Here’s a quick guide:

1. Clean the wound with a safe, non-stinging solution.
   Use a wound cleanser like wund+™ Wound Spray. This spray gently removes dirt and bacteria without stinging, perfect for the delicate skin on your face.
2. Protect and support skin regeneration.
   After cleaning, apply wund+™ Regeneration Cream to support the healing process. This cream helps regenerate skin cells and soothes redness or mild irritation.
3. Prevent dark scars.
   Once the wound starts to dry, use wund+™ Scar Gel with centella reversa stem cells to help prevent or fade dark spots while keeping your skin smooth and even.

Beauty Shouldn’t Hurt

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look good, but don’t forget: your skin also needs care and protection after any beauty treatment.

Micro-wounds on your face may seem small, but if neglected, they can lead to bigger issues.

You can keep your skin healthy, clean, and scar-free with proper first aid and safe, effective skincare.

wund+™ is here to support your beauty journey without compromising your skin’s health.

Because treating even the most minor wound with care is a form of self-love, too.

References

Healthline. Accessed in 2025. The Truth About Dermaplaning: Risks, Benefits, and Aftercare.

Wiley Library Online. Accessed in 2025. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology: Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Common Complication of Aesthetic Procedures.

Mayo Clinic. Accessed in 2025. Skin Wounds: First Aid.