Pre and Post Care Guidelines for Advanced Facial Treatments

Pre-Treatment Guidelines

To prepare your skin and minimise sensitivity or irritation before your facial treatment:

Avoid retinol/retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, exfoliating acids and physical scrubs for 5–7 days before treatment.
Avoid waxing, threading, depilatory creams or other irritating treatments on the area for 5–7 days.
Avoid sun exposure for at least 1 week before treatment and apply at least SPF 30 daily.
Do not attend with sunburnt, broken, irritated or actively inflamed skin.
Avoid other intensive facial, resurfacing or exfoliating treatments close to your appointment.
Keep your skin well hydrated and use SPF daily.
Please inform us of any changes to your health, medication, allergies, pregnancy/breastfeeding status or skin conditions before treatment.
If you are prone to cold sores, please inform us before your appointment.

Following your treatment, mild redness, warmth, tightness, sensitivity, dryness or flaking may occur depending on the facial performed.

Avoid retinol/retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, exfoliating acids and scrubs for 5–7 days, or until the skin has fully settled.
Use gentle, hydrating skincare and avoid potentially irritating products.
Avoid makeup for approximately 24 hours.
Avoid strenuous exercise, swimming, saunas, steam rooms and excessive heat for 24–48 hours.
Avoid waxing, threading and further exfoliating or resurfacing treatments until the skin has recovered.
Do not pick, peel or exfoliate any dryness or flaking — allow the skin to shed naturally.
Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks following treatment.
Apply SPF 30–50 every day and take extra care with sun protection following treatment.
Contact the clinic if you experience any unexpected or prolonged reaction.