Alastin built its reputation in clinics rather than on shelves, and post-procedure care is why. If you are booked for laser, microneedling, injectables or a peel, this is what the range is for, how the pieces differ, and the one rule that matters more than any product choice.
Quick answers
- When do I start?
- Your clinician decides. Many protocols begin before the procedure, not after.
- What is the main product?
- Regenerating Skin Nectar, $298, the one built around procedures.
- What about after injectables?
- INhance Post-Injection Serum, $89, is the one formulated for that specifically.
- Do I need the full system?
- No. The Procedure Enhancement System at $350 bundles three steps if you prefer it done for you.
- What matters most?
- Following your clinician's timeline, and sun protection once they clear you for it.
Why post-procedure care is its own category
After an in-clinic treatment your skin is not in its normal state, and the routine that suits it normally is usually the wrong routine for that week. Actives you tolerate happily, retinoids and acids in particular, are the first things a clinician tells you to stop.
That leaves a gap. You need something to use in the meantime, and "nothing at all" is rarely the instruction. Alastin's range exists to fill that gap, which is why it turns up on clinic aftercare sheets far more often than in general skincare conversation.
The rule that outranks every product on this page. Your clinician's protocol wins. They know what was done to your skin, at what depth and setting, and how it is healing. Nothing here is a substitute for the timeline they give you. If their advice differs from anything below, follow theirs.
What TriHex Technology is
TriHex Technology is the peptide and botanical blend that runs through most of the Alastin range, and it is the reason the same brand name appears on both everyday anti-ageing products and procedure aftercare.
Alastin describes it as supporting the skin's own renewal processes. In cosmetic terms, what you are buying it for is the visible outcome: skin that looks smoother and more even as it settles.
The everyday side of the range is covered in our guide to the new Alastin Restorative Skin Complex. This article is about the procedure side.
The three products
Regenerating
Skin Nectar
INhance
Post-Injection Serum
Sooth + Protect
Recovery Balm
| Product | The job | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Regenerating Skin Nectar$298 · 29.6 ml | The flagship. Built for use around in-clinic treatments and the product most clinic protocols name. | Often started before the procedure and continued through recovery, on your clinician's schedule. |
| INhance Post-Injection Serum$89 · 10 ml | Formulated specifically for the period after injectable treatments. | A short, targeted course after injectables rather than an everyday product. The 10 ml size reflects that. |
| Sooth + Protect Recovery Balm$70 · 118.3 ml | The comfort and barrier layer for skin that feels tight, dry or exposed after treatment. | Over the top of the rest, as often as your skin wants it in the first days. |
They are not alternatives to each other. Nectar is the through-line, INhance is procedure-specific, and the balm is the layer that makes the first few days comfortable.
Matching product to procedure
Treat this as orientation rather than instruction. Your clinic's aftercare sheet is the authority.
| Treatment | Usually the starting point | Often added |
|---|---|---|
| Laser and energy devices | Regenerating Skin Nectar | Sooth + Protect Recovery Balm while skin feels tight |
| Microneedling | Regenerating Skin Nectar | A gentle cleanser, and SPF once cleared |
| Injectables | INhance Post-Injection Serum | Nectar as the longer-term step |
| Chemical peels | Regenerating Skin Nectar | Recovery balm through the flaking stage |
| No procedure, just recovery-minded | Restorative Skin Complex, $298 | This is the everyday TriHex product, not the procedure one |
Before, during, after
The part people find counterintuitive is that Alastin protocols often begin before the appointment rather than after it. Ask your clinic at booking, not on the day, because if a pre-treatment phase is part of their protocol you want the product in hand with time to spare.
- Before. Ask whether they want you starting Nectar in advance, and how far in advance.
- Stop your actives. Retinoids and acids pause on their instruction. That includes any AlphaRet or retinol you are running.
- The first days after. Gentle cleansing, whatever they have specified, and the recovery balm if your skin feels tight.
- Sun protection. The moment they clear you for it, this becomes the most important step of all.
- Back to normal. Reintroduce your usual actives one at a time, on their timeline, not all at once.
Restarting retinoids is where people undo the work. Skin that has just been treated is not ready for the frequency you were on before. Come back slowly. Our retinol ramp guide covers rebuilding tolerance if you have been off for a while.
The Procedure Enhancement System
If you would rather not assemble it yourself, the Procedure Enhancement System at $350 packages a three-product regimen for exactly this situation.
Bought separately, Nectar and the recovery balm alone come to $368, so the system is the cheaper route if it matches what your clinician has asked for. Check their sheet first. Buying a kit that duplicates something you already have is the most common way people overspend here.
What to leave out
- Retinoids and acids. Off until your clinician says otherwise, without exception.
- Physical scrubs. Nothing abrasive on skin that is still settling.
- New products generally. The week after a procedure is the worst possible time to test something unfamiliar.
- Fragranced products. Skin is more reactive than usual and this is not the week to find out how reactive.
- Sun, actively. Not just sunscreen but shade and timing, particularly after laser or a peel.
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Shop AlastinFrequently asked questions
What is Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar used for?
It is the product in the Alastin range built for use around in-clinic treatments such as laser, microneedling and peels, and the one most clinic protocols name. It is 29.6 ml and $298. Many protocols start it before the procedure rather than after.
When should I start using it, before or after my procedure?
Ask your clinic at booking. Alastin protocols frequently include a pre-treatment phase, so if that is what they want you need the product in hand ahead of the appointment. Their timeline is the one to follow.
What is the difference between Regenerating Skin Nectar and Restorative Skin Complex?
Nectar is the procedure product. Restorative Skin Complex, also $298, is the everyday anti-ageing serum in the range. Both are built on Alastin's TriHex Technology, but they are used in different situations.
What should I use after injectables?
INhance Post-Injection Serum at $89 is the product formulated specifically for the period after injectable treatments. The 10 ml size reflects that it is a short targeted course rather than an everyday product.
Can I use my retinol after a procedure?
Not until your clinician clears it. Retinoids and acids are usually the first things paused around in-clinic treatments, and they should be reintroduced one at a time on the timeline your clinician gives you.
Is the Procedure Enhancement System worth it over buying separately?
It is $350 for a three-product regimen. Regenerating Skin Nectar and Sooth + Protect Recovery Balm bought separately come to $368, so the system is the cheaper route if it matches what your clinician asked for. Check their aftercare sheet before buying either way.
How soon can I wear sunscreen again?
As soon as your clinician clears you for it, and then daily without exception. After laser or a peel especially, sun protection is the single most important step in protecting the result you paid for.
Where can I buy Alastin in Canada?
From an authorized Canadian retailer. Your Skin Solution is an authorized Alastin retailer, with free shipping on orders over $99 within Canada.
Product names, sizes and technology descriptions are as published by Alastin Skincare. Prices are current as of 5 September 2026 and may change. Descriptions refer to visible, cosmetic change. Individual results vary. This article is general information and is not medical advice, and nothing in it should be used in place of the aftercare protocol given to you by the clinician who performed your treatment. Timing, product choice and when to resume any part of your routine are decisions for them.