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Pre- & Aftercare Advice

Thoughtful care before and after your treatment helps protect your skin, support healing, and ensure the best possible results.
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Facials

Before your facial appointment, please arrive without makeup if possible, so we can maximise your treatment time together and achieve the best results.

Post-Treatment Care
After your facial, gentle care is key to supporting your skin’s recovery and glow:

  • Apply serums and moisturisers to maintain hydration
  • Use a clean pillowcase
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Avoid heat exposure, including steam rooms, saunas, and swimming, for 24 hours
  • Refrain from exercise for 24 hours to minimise sweat entering the pores
  • Avoid exfoliation and masks for at least 5 days
  • Apply SPF 30+ daily
  • Drink plenty of water and limit caffeine and alcohol

Possible Skin Responses:
Mild redness, sensitivity, temporary swelling from lymphatic drainage, or occasional breakouts may occur as the skin adjusts.

Advanced Facials & Microneedling

These treatments require additional care to protect your skin and enhance results:

  • Change to a fresh pillowcase
  • Apply calming serums and moisturisers as advised
  • Avoid makeup for 24 hours
  • Do not touch the treated area
  • Avoid direct sun exposure for 3 days
  • Avoid extreme heat for 3 days
  • Refrain from exercise for 24 hours
  • Avoid exfoliators and scrubs for 1 week
  • Avoid chlorine exposure for at least 7 days
  • Apply SPF 30+ daily

Possible Skin Responses:
Temporary redness, sensitivity, light swelling, or mild breakouts are normal and usually settle quickly.

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Waxing Aftercare

Proper aftercare helps keep the skin smooth, calm, and free from ingrown hairs:

  • Avoid heat, hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and exercise for 24 hours
  • Wear loose, breathable clothing over the treated area
  • Keep the skin clean and dry
  • Avoid touching or scratching the area

After 48 hours:

  • Begin gentle exfoliation 2–3 times per week to help prevent ingrown hairs
  • Apply a light, non-comedogenic moisturiser regularly

Possible Skin Responses:
Small bumps, mild redness, or sensitivity may appear after waxing. This is normal, particularly on areas such as the bikini line, chest, or back, and usually settles quickly as the skin calms.

Where Care Continues

Exceptional results are maintained with the right aftercare and consistent guidance. Your treatment is only the beginning, and how you care for your skin at home plays an important role in preserving smooth, healthy and beautifully balanced skin.

Through the professional advice I share, you will understand how to properly cleanse, hydrate and protect your skin while supporting the results of your treatment. With the correct routine and product choices, you can prolong your results, prevent irritation and keep your complexion calm, refreshed and naturally radiant.

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