Pre-Care and Aftercare

• Patch Test: required 24 hours before your first treatment. If it is a regular treatment then we do not need to repeat patch test, unless we have not seen you for 6 months then another patch must be carried out.
• Clean Face: Shower and clean your face with water and a gentle cleanser before your visit.
• Avoid Makeup: Arrive makeup-free, especially avoiding mascara and waterproof eyeliner for at least 24 hours before the appointment.
• No Eye Creams: Skip eye creams, moisturizers, or oils around the eye area on the day of the appointment.
• No Self Tan : Avoid self tan products for 48/72 hours before tinting.
• No Caffeine: Avoid caffeine to prevent any fluttering of the eyes during the procedure.
• Remove Contact Lenses: Take out your contact lenses before the appointment.
• Grow Out Brows: Allow your brow hairs to grow out for a minimum of three weeks to ensure optimal results.
• Avoid Retinol and Acids: Avoid using topical creams containing retinol, AHA, or BHA for at least 72 hours before your appointment.

• Avoid Water: Keep your lashes/brows dry for at least 24 hours after the treatment.
• Keep Lashes Dry: Avoid water, steam, and sweat for the first 24 hours.
• No Makeup: Avoid applying mascara, brow or any eye makeup for 24 hours.
• No Rubbing: Refrain from rubbing your eyes, brows or lashes.
• Oil-Free Products: Use oil-free makeup removers and cleansers to prolong the treatment.
• Avoid Heat: Stay away from saunas, steam rooms, and hot showers for 24 hours.
• Brush : Gently brush your lashes or brows daily with a clean spoolie to maintain their shape.

• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the area to be waxed 24-48 hours before your appointment to remove dead skin cells and help prevent ingrown hairs.
• Clean Skin: Ensure the area is clean and free of lotions, oils, or creams on the day of your appointment.
• Hair Length: Lycon will remove hairs as short as 1mm.But for strip wax, make sure your hair is at least 1/4 inch long (about the length of a grain of rice) for the wax to grip effectively.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least 24 hours before your appointment to prevent skin irritation.
• Pain Management: If you're concerned about pain, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen about 30 minutes before your appointment.
• Avoid Caffeine: Skip caffeine on the day of your appointment to help reduce skin sensitivity.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose, comfortable clothing to avoid irritation after the waxing.

• Avoid Heat: Stay away from hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, and direct sunlight for at least 24 hours to prevent irritation.
• Avoid Swimming: Stay out of pools, hot tubs, and the ocean for at least 24 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
• No Touching: Refrain from touching or scratching the waxed area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Loose Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing to prevent friction and irritation on the waxed area.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, deodorants, or creams on the waxed area for 24-48 hours.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the waxed area if you experience redness or swelling.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the waxed area 48 hours after the treatment to prevent ingrown hairs, then 2-3 times per week..
• Moisturize: Keep the skin hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Book in regular appointments around 4-6 weeks.

• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate your face 24-48 hours before your appointment to remove dead skin cells and help prevent ingrown hairs.
• Clean Skin: Ensure your face is clean and free of makeup, lotions, or oils on the day of your appointment.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least 24 hours before your appointment to prevent skin irritation.
• Pain Management: If you're concerned about pain, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen about 30 minutes before your appointment.
• Avoid Retinol and Acids: Stop using products containing retinol, AHA, or BHA for at least 72 hours before your appointment to avoid skin sensitivity.
• No Caffeine: Skip caffeine on the day of your appointment to help reduce skin sensitivity.

• Avoid Heat: Stay away from hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, and direct sunlight for at least 24 hours to prevent irritation.
• No Touching: Refrain from touching or scratching the waxed area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the waxed area if you experience redness or swelling.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, creams, or makeup on the waxed area for 24-48 hours.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the waxed area 48 hours after the treatment to prevent ingrown hairs.
• Moisturize: Keep the skin hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Avoid Swimming: Stay out of pools, hot tubs, and the ocean for at least 24 hours to prevent irritation and infection.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks before your appointment to prevent skin irritation.
• No Waxing or Plucking: Do not shave, pluck or use depilatory cream on the area of hair growth before or during a course of treatments. Hairs can be nipped off with small scissors.
• Clean Skin: Ensure the treatment area is clean and free of lotions, oils, or makeup on the day of your appointment.
• Avoid Certain Products: Stop using products containing retinol, AHA, or BHA for at least 72 hours before your appointment to avoid skin sensitivity.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your treatment to help your body regulate its temperature.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes on the day of your appointment to avoid irritation.
• Avoid Alcohol and Smoking: Refrain from alcohol and smoking the night before and on the day of your treatment.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks after your treatment to prevent skin irritation and hyperpigmentation.
• No Hot Showers: Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the treated area if you experience redness or swelling.
• Moisturize: Keep the treated area hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, deodorants, or creams on the treated area for 24-48 hours.
• No Scratching: Refrain from scratching or picking at the treated area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the treated area 48 hours after the treatment to prevent ingrown hairs.
• Avoid Swimming: Stay out of pools, hot tubs, and the ocean for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes to avoid friction and irritation on the treated area.

• Avoid Retinols and Acids: Stop using products containing retinol, AHA, BHA, or physical exfoliants (scrubs) at least 48 hours before your treatment.
• No Tanning: Do not apply fake tan or gradual tanner at least two weeks before your treatment. Minimise sun and tanning bed exposure prior to your treatment.
• Medication & Supplements: Inform us of any medication or supplements, as some interfere with the procedure or increase risk of side effects, especially blood thinning medication.
• Avoid Laser/IPL Treatments: Refrain from any laser or IPL treatments on the area to be treated for at least one week prior.
• Avoid Smoking and Alcohol: For thread vein treatment, avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking ibuprofen for at least four hours before and after treatment.
• Clean Skin: Ensure the treatment area is clean and free of lotions, oils, or makeup on the day of your appointment.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks after your treatment to prevent skin irritation and hyperpigmentation.
• No Heat Treatments: Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for at least 24-48 hours.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the treated area if you experience redness or swelling.
•  Keep Area Clean. Cleanse with a mild cleanser and water, avoid rubbing or scrubbing the area to prevent irritation.
• Moisturize: Anti-bacterial lotion can be applied as required. Keep the treated area hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Avoid make-up, rich moisturisers, and steroid creams for at least 48 hours.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, deodorants, or creams on the treated area for 24-48 hours.
• No Scratching: Refrain from scratching or picking at the treated area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the treated area 48 hours after the treatment to prevent ingrown hairs.
• Avoid Exercise: Avoid excessive heat or sweating & stay out of pools, hot tubs, and the ocean for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation and infection., as this can irritate the skin and hinder the healing process.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes to avoid friction and irritation on the treated area.
• Follow Up Sessions may be needed, depending on the type of treatment carried out and your desired result.

• Shave the Area: Shave the treatment area 12-24 hours before your appointment to remove the hair shaft but leave the hair bulb intact. Shaving just before the treatment will cause extra sensitivity.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks before your appointment to prevent skin irritation and burns. Tanned skin can be treated but not if the tan is active.
• No self-tanning products can be used on the area 2 weeks before the treatment.
• No Waxing or Plucking: Refrain from waxing, plucking, or using hair removal creams for at least four weeks before your treatment and between appointments. Shaving is fine.
• Clean Skin: Ensure the treatment area is clean and free of lotions, oils, or makeup on the day of your appointment.
• Avoid Certain Products: Stop using essential oils & products containing retinol, AHA, or BHA for at least 72 hours before your appointment to avoid skin sensitivity.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your treatment to help your body regulate its temperature.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes on the day of your appointment to avoid irritation.
• Avoid Alcohol and Smoking: Refrain from alcohol and smoking the night before and on the day of your treatment.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds and always wear and SPF daily
• Avoid Heat: No hot showers, baths, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs or heat treatments for 48 hours to prevent irritation.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the treated area if you experience redness or swelling.
• Moisturize: Keep the treated area hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, deodorants, or creams on the treated area for 24-48 hours.
• No Scratching: Refrain from scratching or picking at the treated area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the treated area 48 hours after the treatment to prevent ingrown hairs.
• Avoid Exercise: Stay out of pools, the ocean and the gym, or any activity that creates sweating, for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
• Wear Loose Clothing
• For best results we recommend having treatments in the recommended course.

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before your massage to help your muscles and tissues stay hydrated.
• Avoid Heavy Meals: Eat a light meal or snack before your massage, but avoid heavy meals to prevent discomfort.
• Shower: Take a warm shower to relax your muscles and remove any lotions or oils from your skin.
• Wear Comfortable Clothing: Dress in loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to remove.
• Communicate: Inform your massage therapist of any medical conditions, allergies, or areas of discomfort.
• Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine: Refrain from consuming alcohol or caffeine before your massage to help your body relax.

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water after your massage to help flush out toxins released during the session.
• Rest: Take some time to rest and relax after your massage to allow your body to absorb the benefits.
• Avoid Strenuous Activity: Avoid intense physical activity for at least 24 hours to prevent muscle soreness.
• Apply Heat or Cold: Use a warm bath or a cold compress on any areas of soreness to help with muscle recovery.
• Stretch: Gently stretch your muscles to maintain flexibility and prevent stiffness.
• Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine: Continue to avoid alcohol, caffeine, smoking & vaping  for at least 12 hours after your massage to help your body recover.

• Consult Your Doctor: Always consult your healthcare provider before scheduling a pregnancy massage to ensure it's safe for you and your baby.
• 1st Trimester:  we can only carry out your massage after the first trimester (12 weeks). When booking let us know if you have been classed as a high-risk pregnancy.
• Communicate: inform your therapist about any specific concerns, or discomforts you may be experiencing. This includes areas of tension, pain, or sensitivity that you would like them to focus on or avoid.
• Positioning options: Discuss the available options during the massage to find the most comfortable and safe positions for you. Prenatal massage usually involves side-lying with the use of supportive pillows or cushions.
• Avoid Heavy Meals: Eat a light meal or snack before your massage, but avoid heavy meals to prevent discomfort.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before your massage to help your muscles and tissues stay hydrated.
• Wear Comfortable Clothing: Dress in loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to remove.

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water after your massage to help flush out toxins released during the session.
• Rest: Take some time to rest and relax after your massage to allow your body to absorb the benefits.
• Avoid Strenuous Activity: Avoid intense physical activity for at least 24 hours to prevent muscle soreness.
• Apply Heat or Cold: Use a warm bath or a cold compress on any areas of soreness to help with muscle recovery. It is not recommended to use a hot tub, sauna or hot bath/shower during pregnancy.
• Stretch: Gently stretch your muscles to maintain flexibility and prevent stiffness.
• Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to how your body feels and take it easy. Get up slowly from the massage table, take your time and sit for a while, to avoid any dizziness or light-headedness. Monitor your body, pay attention to how you feel after the massage. Allow yourself time to rest and avoid sudden or strenuous movements after your massage. If you experience any discomfort, unusual symptoms or contractions contact your healthcare provider immediately.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks after your treatment to prevent skin irritation and hyperpigmentation.
• No Hot Showers: Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for at least 48 hours to prevent irritation.
• Avoid Exercise: Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and the ocean for at least 48 hours to prevent irritation and infection. No strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the treated area if you experience redness or swelling and apply antiseptic cream if necessary.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, deodorants, or creams on the treated area for 48 hours.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes to avoid friction and irritation on the treated area.

• Moisturize: After initial healing, keep the treated area hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Use sunscreen: SPF 30+ to prevent pigmentation changes.
• No Scratching: Refrain from scratching or picking at the treated area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet: Supports your immune system.

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before your treatment to help your body respond better to the procedure.
• Avoid Heavy Meals: Eat a light meal or snack before your appointment but avoid heavy meals to prevent discomfort.
• Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine: Refrain from consuming alcohol and caffeine for at least 24 hours before your treatment to help your body relax.
• Wear Comfortable Clothing: Dress in loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to remove.
• Communicate: Inform your therapist of any medical conditions, allergies, or areas of discomfort.

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water after your treatment to help flush out toxins released during the session.

• Avoid Strenuous Activity: Avoid intense physical activity for at least 24 hours to prevent muscle soreness.
• Avoid Heat: Stay away from hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, and direct sunlight for at least 24 hours to prevent irritation.
• Moisturize: Massage the treated area, to stimulate circulation and drainage, keep the treated area hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine: Continue to avoid alcohol and caffeine for at least 24 hours after your treatment to help your body recover.
• Follow Up: Schedule any follow-up appointments as recommended by your therapist to maintain the results.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks before your appointment to prevent skin irritation.
• No Waxing or Plucking: Refrain from waxing, plucking, or using hair removal creams on the area to be treated for at least six weeks before your treatment.
• Clean Skin: Ensure the treatment area is clean and free of lotions, oils, or makeup on the day of your appointment.
• Avoid Certain Products: Stop using products containing retinol, AHA, or BHA for at least 72 hours before your appointment to avoid skin sensitivity.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your treatment to help your body regulate its temperature.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes on the day of your appointment to avoid irritation.
• Avoid Alcohol and Smoking: Refrain from alcohol and smoking the night before and on the day of your treatment.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks after your treatment to prevent skin irritation and hyperpigmentation.
• No Hot Showers: Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the treated area if you experience redness or swelling.
• Moisturize: Keep the treated area hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, deodorants, or creams on the treated area for 24-48 hours.
• No Scratching: Refrain from scratching or picking at the treated area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the treated area 48 hours after the treatment to prevent ingrown hairs.
• Avoid Swimming: Stay out of pools, hot tubs, and the ocean for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes to avoid friction and irritation on the treated area.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks before your appointment to prevent skin irritation.
• No Waxing or Plucking: Refrain from waxing, plucking, or using hair removal creams on the area to be treated for at least six weeks before your treatment.
• Clean Skin: Ensure the treatment area is clean and free of lotions, oils, or makeup on the day of your appointment.
• Avoid Certain Products: Stop using products containing retinol, AHA, or BHA for at least 72 hours before your appointment to avoid skin sensitivity.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your treatment to help your body regulate its temperature.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes on the day of your appointment to avoid irritation.
• Avoid Alcohol and Smoking: Refrain from alcohol and smoking the night before and on the day of your treatment.

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks after your treatment to prevent skin irritation and hyperpigmentation.
• No Hot Showers: Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation.
• Cool Compress: Apply a cool compress to the treated area if you experience redness or swelling.
• Moisturize: Keep the treated area hydrated by applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer regularly.
• Avoid Fragranced Products: Skip using perfumed lotions, deodorants, or creams on the treated area for 24-48 hours.
• No Scratching: Refrain from scratching or picking at the treated area to avoid irritation and infection.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the treated area 48 hours after the treatment to prevent ingrown hairs.
• Avoid Swimming: Stay out of pools, hot tubs, and the ocean for at least 24-48 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
• Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for loose-fitting clothes to avoid friction and irritation on the treated area.

• Avoid Waxing or Shaving: Do not wax or shave the area to be treated for at least 48 hours before your treatment.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least 48hours before your treatment.
• No Exfoliation: Avoid using exfoliating products for two to three days before your facial to prevent irritation.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your facial to keep your skin hydrated and plump, reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate
• Arrive Makeup-Free: Come to your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face so we can properly assess your skin.
• Communicate: Inform us of about any skin concerns, allergies, or sensitivities you have.

• No touching: Immediately after the treatment avoid touching the skin.
• Avoid: exfoliation & retinol-based products for 48 hours
• Avoid: UV Light & Heat treatments (Inc hot baths or showers, steam rooms or intensive exercise) for 24 hours after a treatment, as sweating can potentially irritate the skin and effect results.
• Hydration: Drink plenty of water. Avoid or reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate.
• Protect: use a minimum of SPF30 every day, with UVA& B protection.
• Slight pinkness:  is normal after a facial due to an increase in circulation around the area. If irritation occurs, apply a cool compress over area to help calm and cool the skin and contact the salon if it persists.
• No Make-Up: Avoid makeup for the rest of the day and use mineral based makeup where possible.
• Homecare: Maintain results with a homecare routine of recommended products.
• Regular treatments will be required, for certain treatments, the frequency and number will be discussed, consistency is key to achieving and maintaining desired outcomes.

• Avoid Waxing or Shaving: Do not wax or shave the area to be treated for at least 48 hours before your treatment.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least a week before your treatment.
• No Exfoliation: Avoid using exfoliating products 1 week before your treatment to prevent irritation.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your treatment. Avoid or reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate.
• Arrive Makeup-Free: Come to your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face so we can properly assess your skin.
• Communicate: Inform us of about any skin concerns, allergies, or sensitivities you have.

• No touching: Immediately after the treatment avoid touching the skin.
• Avoid: exfoliation & retinol-based products for 48 hours (individual advice will be given at the end of your treatment)
• Avoid: Heat treatments, hot baths, steam, exercise, UV Light (sun or sunbeds) for 48 hours after a treatment.
• Hydration: Drink plenty of water. Avoid or reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate
• Protect: use a minimum of SPF30 every day, with UVA& B protection.
• Slight pinkness:  is normal after a facial due to an increase in circulation around the area. If irritation occurs, apply a cool compress over area to help calm and cool the skin and contact the salon if it persists.
• No Make-Up: Avoid makeup for the rest of the day and preferably for 48 hours, use mineral based makeup where possible.
• Homecare: Follow Homecare Instructions and use product routine regularly to achieve the best results.
• Flaking: If any flaking of skin happens avoid picking or scratching as this can cause scaring.
• Regular treatments will be required, for certain treatments, the frequency and number will be discussed, consistency is key to achieving and maintaining desired outcomes.

• Avoid Waxing or Shaving: Do not wax or shave the area to be treated for at least 48 hours before your treatment.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least a week before your treatment.
• Self-tan: no self-tanning in the area for 2 weeks prior to treatment
• Avoid any form of blood thinning medication like ibuprofen or aspirin 48 hours prior to treatment as this can increase the risk of bruising after treatment.
• No Exfoliation: Avoid using exfoliating products 1 week before your treatment to prevent irritation.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your treatment. Avoid or reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate and slow healing time.
• Arrive Makeup-Free: Come to your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face so we can properly assess your skin.
• Communicate: Inform us of about any skin concerns, allergies, or sensitivities you have.

• No touching: Immediately after the treatment avoid touching the skin.
• Avoid: exfoliation & retinol-based products for 48 hours (individual advice will be given at the end of your treatment)
• Avoid: Heat treatments, hot baths, steam, exercise, UV Light (sun or sunbeds) for 1 week after a treatment.
• Hydration: Drink plenty of water. Avoid or reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate
• Protect: use a minimum of SPF30 every day, with UVA& B protection.
• Slight pinkness:  is normal after a facial due to an increase in circulation around the area. If irritation occurs, apply a cool compress over area to help calm and cool the skin and contact the salon if it persists.
• No Make-Up: Avoid makeup for the rest of the day and preferably for 48 hours, use mineral based makeup where possible.
• Homecare: Follow Homecare Instructions and use product routine regularly to achieve the best results.
• Flaking: If any flaking of skin happens avoid picking or scratching as this can cause scaring.
• Regular treatments will be required, for certain treatments, the frequency and number will be discussed, consistency is key to achieving and maintaining desired outcomes.

• Skin must be in a good condition to be able to have this treatment. A consultation & a patch test must be carried out minimum of 48 hours prior to treatment.

• Avoid Waxing or Shaving: Do not wax or shave the area to be treated for at least 48 hours before your treatment.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for at least two weeks before your treatment.
• Self-tan: no self-tanning in the area for 2 weeks prior to treatment
• Avoid any form of blood thinning medication like ibuprofen or aspirin 48 hours prior to treatment as this can increase the risk of bruising after treatment.
• No Exfoliation: Avoid using exfoliating products 1 week before your treatment to prevent irritation.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your treatment. For 2 to 3 days prior to treatment avoid alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate and slow healing time.
• Arrive Makeup-Free: Come to your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face so we can properly assess your skin.
• Communicate: Inform us of about any skin concerns, allergies, or sensitivities you have.

• No touching: Immediately after the treatment avoid touching the skin.
• Avoid: exfoliation & retinol-based products for 48 hours (individual advice will be given at the end of your treatment)
• Avoid: Heat treatments, hot baths, steam, exercise, UV Light (sun or sunbeds) for 1 week after a treatment.
• Hydration: Drink plenty of water. Avoid or reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate
• Protect: use a minimum of SPF30 every day, with UVA& B protection.
• Slight pinkness:  is normal after a facial due to an increase in circulation around the area. If irritation occurs, apply a cool compress over area to help calm and cool the skin and contact the salon if it persists.
• No Make-Up: Avoid makeup for the rest of the day and preferably for 48 hours, use mineral based makeup where possible.
• Homecare: Follow Homecare Instructions and use product routine regularly to achieve the best results.
• Flaking: If any flaking of skin happens avoid picking or scratching as this can cause scaring.

• Regular treatments will be required, for certain treatments, the frequency and number will be discussed, consistency is key to achieving and maintaining desired outcomes.
• HIFU: after treatment skin can feel quite tender and can produce swelling for a few days after treatment, this is a normal reaction to this treatment.

This system is not advised with those with highly sensitive skin, or those who have skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, etc. A patch test is required 24/48 hours before treatment begins.

• Avoid Hair Removal: Avoid waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis on face five days prior to treatment
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds & IPL/Laser procedures for at least two weeks before your treatment.
• Avoid: Accutane six months prior to service. Consult with your prescribing physician for guidance.
• Avoid any form of blood thinning medication like ibuprofen or aspirin 48 hours prior to treatment as this can increase the risk of bruising after treatment.
• Avoid: experimenting with new skin care products 2weeks before treatment
• No Exfoliation: Do not use topical skin care products containingingredients that may increase skin sensitivity such asretinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics, or hydroxy acidsone week prior to treatment.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your treatment. For 2 to 3 days prior to treatment avoid alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate and slow healing time.
• Arrive Makeup-Free: Come to your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face so we can properly assess your skin.

• Avoid: Heat treatments, hot baths, steam, exercise, UV Light (sun or sunbeds) for 1 week after a treatment.
• Hydration: Drink plenty of water. Avoid or reduce alcohol, caffeine & smoking as these can dehydrate

Remove masque at home
The masque can be removed after 4-7 hours, depending on skin type) gently in the shower or at the sink with light fingertip circles on wet skin. A soft damp cloth may be used to facilitate the removal but avoid rubbing or using heavy pressure. Do not splash the face with water. Avoid getting the masque in the eyes. Rinse clean and gently pat dry. This will remove the Peel but avoid any heavy friction, as skin may become more sensitive.

Evening of treatment (after removing mask) and following day (Day 2)
Do not apply any products except for Ultraccalming Mist. Use as often as needed.

Day 3 until completion of treatment

• Apply a five pence amount of Continuous Resurfacing Cream twice a day (AM and PM).
• After starting the cream, the skin may feel irritation upon application, this feeling should dissipate within 15-20 minutes. If the irritation is felt longer, please contact your skin professional. They will either suspend the use of the cream for a few days or reduce usage to one daily application. If skin feels sensitive, spray Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist to soothe skin. Use as often as needed. Continue for up to 6 weeks or until the entire Continuous Resurfacing Cream is used.