Pre + post care info

Please find your pre and post session advice below.

If you had a facial

  • If you’re scheduled for a facial session, please follow these guidelines to prepare your skin:

    • Use any recommended products to prepare your skin before the treatment.

    • Avoid prolonged or unprotected sun exposure, including tanning beds, for at least two weeks before your appointment.

    • Discontinue retinoid products (e.g., retinol, tretinoin, retinaldehyde) and high-level AHA or BHA products approximately seven days prior.

      Consult with your physician before temporarily discontinuing any prescription medications.

    • Avoid photosensitizing medications (e.g., certain antibiotics, St John’s wort). You may proceed with treatment if your last dose was seven or more days prior.

      Please consult with your physician before stopping any prescribed medications.

    • Refrain from waxing, threading, or other forms of hair removal on the treatment area for at least seven days prior.

    • Avoid microdermabrasion, skin peels, micro-needling, laser, or IPL treatments for four weeks before your appointment.

    • If you’ve had facial fillers, Botox, or other injectables, please allow at least two weeks before having this facial treatment

  • POST FACIAL DO'S & DON'TS:

    DO 👍🏽:

    Use a mild cleanser for the next 2 weeks

    Use a rich moisturiser for at least 1 week as your skin may feel drier or tighter after your treatment

    Feel free to apply makeup if needed after 24 hours.** Ensure the brushes and sponges and clean.

    Apply sunscreen with an SPF 30+ on a daily basis and with regular applications for a period of at least 2 weeks as well as other sun protective measures (sunglasses, wide brimmed hats, UPF clothing, seek shade when possible)

    Use clean bed linens and towels that come in contact with the face

    *Report any concerns to your practitioner as soon as possible

    DO NOT 👎🏽:

    DO NOT remove or peel the skin by any means including picking, peeling and exfoliating as it could result in hyperpigmentation or scarring.

    DO NOT use hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, excessively hot showers, swimming and aerobic exercise for two days.

    DO NOT use products with fragrance on the treated area for 3-5 days after treatment

    DO NOT touch the skin with soiled hands until 24 hours post treatment

    DO NOT have electrolysis, waxing, threading or any other form of hair removal for 7 days post treatment.

    DO NOT use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 14 days post treatment

    DO NOT use AHAs or BHAs for 3-5 days post treatment

    DO NOT have laser hair removal, photo-facials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 14 days post treatment

    DO NOT use makeup / fake tan / direct sun exposure, ice or ice water on the treated area and excessive heat for the rest of the day.

    DO NOT rub or massage the face for 24 hours

    Please report any concerns to your practitioner as soon as possible

    Potential contra-actions:

    Effects will typically resolve within hours and many people are able to return to their normal activities the same or next day. Some people may react differently and may experience these reactions for longer. However, these reactions are temporary and typically resolve within 3-4 days as the skin returns to normal.

    Likely

    Skin may feel warm with signs of redness, flushing, tightness, itching, tenderness, stinging, swelling. Any redness should subside over 2-36 hours post treatment. Some treatments may cause temporary dryness/skin peeling or flaking for 3-5 days.

    Possible

    Temporary headache immediately following the treatment.

    Unlikely

    Infection or ulceration: In severe cases infection or ulceration may result, although this is not expected to occur due to the sterility of tools being used as well as the non-invasive nature of this facial.

    Bruising: Although this may not normally be normally expected to occur, the procedure may cause bruising, the eye contour being the area at most risk of bruising. Any such bruising is temporary. If you are taking any medication or dietary supplements that can affect platelet function and bleeding time, the severity and period of bruising can be extended, also the presence of petechiae (small red or purple spots beneath the skin) may be observed.

    Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation: There is a small risk that hyperpigmentation of the skin can occur after the procedure, although this is not normally expected as the epidermis of the skin is not removed as a result of the procedure. Hypopigmentation is unpredictable, and while risk is low, anyone with a history of hypopigmentation may experience hypopigmentation in the treated areas. Failure to follow pre and post care advice can increase the risk.

    Reaction: As with the use of any products, there is also a small risk of reaction to the use of products on the skin If a reaction occurs, discontinue the use of all supplied or purchased products.

If you had a chemical peel

  • If you’re scheduled for a facial session, please follow these guidelines to prepare your skin:

    • Use any recommended products to prepare your skin before the treatment, especially if you have a deeper complexion.

    • Avoid prolonged or unprotected sun exposure, including tanning beds, for at least two weeks before your appointment.

    • Discontinue retinoid products (e.g., retinol, tretinoin, retinaldehyde) and high-level AHA or BHA products approximately seven days prior.

      *Consult with your physician before temporarily discontinuing any prescription medications.

    • Avoid photosensitizing medications (e.g., certain antibiotics, St John’s wort). You may proceed with treatment if your last dose was seven or more days prior.

      *Please consult with your physician before stopping any prescribed medications.

    • Refrain from waxing, threading, or other forms of hair removal on the treatment area for at least seven days prior.

    • Avoid microdermabrasion, skin peels, micro-needling, laser, or IPL treatments for four weeks before your appointment.

    • If you’ve had facial fillers, Botox, or other injectables, please allow at least two weeks before having this facial treatment

    • After treatment, you may experience light to moderate flaking for 3-7 days. This is normal, but you should not expect heavy peeling.

    • Residual redness may occur, typically lasting 1-12 hours.

    • Avoid makeup on the day of treatment to allow the skin to stabilize. Makeup can be applied the following day if needed.

    • Your skin may feel tight or "pulled" tonight, and light exfoliation may occur. Deeper exfoliation may require additional treatments.

    • For best results, follow these post-peel instructions for at least 5-7 days.

    Things to Avoid:

    • Do not cleanse your skin the evening of the peel.

    • Do not pick or pull any flaking skin.

    • Do not tan or use tanning booths for 14 days.

    • Do not undergo electrolysis, waxing, threading, or other hair removal methods for 7 days.

    • Do not use facial scrubs or exfoliants for 14 days.

    • Do not use retinoic acid, AHA, or BHA for 14 days.

    • Do not have laser hair removal, photofacials, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion for 14 days.

    • Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area.

    • Do not use hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, or hot showers for 2 days.

    • Do not engage in aerobic exercise for 2 days.

    Things to Do:

    • Do use recommended products to support healing.

    • Do handle your skin gently when washing or touching it.

    • Do report any concerns to your practitioner promptly.

If you had microneedling

    • Use recommended skincare products prior to your session for optimal results and to minimize risks, especially for deeper complexions.

    • Avoid prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 2 weeks before your treatment.

    • Discontinue use of retinoid products (e.g., retinol, tretinoin) and high AHA/BHA products 7 days before your treatment.
      Consult your physician before stopping any prescription medications.

    • Avoid photosensitizing medications (e.g., antibiotics, St. John’s Wort). You may proceed if your last dose was taken 7 days ago or more.
      Consult your physician before stopping any prescription medications.

    • Do not wax, thread, or remove facial hair for 7 days prior to your session.

    • Refrain from microdermabrasion, peels, micro-needling, laser, or IPL treatments for 4 weeks before your session.

    • Avoid facial fillers at least 2 weeks prior, and Botox 4 weeks before your facial.

  • DO NOT:

    • Cleanse your skin on the evening of your treatment.

    • Pick or pull any flaking skin.

    • Expose your skin to extreme temperatures (e.g., sun exposure, saunas, steam rooms) for at least 2 weeks.

    • Engage in aerobic exercise for 2 days post-treatment.

    • Swim in chlorinated water for 14 days.

    • Use fragranced products on the treated area for 3-5 days.

    • Rub or excessively massage the face for 2 weeks.

    • Touch the treated skin with unwashed hands for 24 hours.

    • Wax, thread, or perform hair removal for 7 days.

    • Use facial scrubs or exfoliants for 14 days.

    • Use retinoids, AHAs, or BHAs for 14 days.

    • Have laser treatments, photo-facials, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion for 14 days.

    • Apply ice or ice water to the treated area.

    DO:

    • Use a mild cleanser for 2 weeks.

    • Apply a rich moisturizer for at least 1 week, as your skin may feel dry or tight.

    • Apply makeup after 24 hours, ensuring brushes and sponges are clean.

    • Wear SPF 30+ sunscreen daily for at least 2 weeks, along with sun protective measures (sunglasses, hats, etc.).

    • Use clean bed linens and towels that contact your face.

    Please contact your practitioner with any concerns.

    Potential Contra-Actions:
    Most reactions are temporary and resolve within a few hours to a couple of days. However, some individuals may experience:

    • Likely: Skin warmth, redness, tightness, itching, tenderness, stinging, swelling, or pinpoint bleeding. Redness typically subsides within 2-36 hours.

    • Possible: Scabbing, crusting, blistering, or keloid scarring. Temporary headaches may also occur.

    • Unlikely: Infection or ulceration (minimal risk due to sterile equipment).

    • Bruising: Temporary, especially around the eye contour, with prolonged bruising possible for those on medication affecting bleeding time.

    • Hyperpigmentation or Hypopigmentation: A small risk, particularly if pre- and post-care instructions are not followed.