Your facial aftercare

Before your facial

• All facials include a double cleanse, but please arrive free of makeup if you can.
• Avoid active ingredients such as retinoids, exfoliants and acids for 5 days before.
• Stop taking Accutane for at least 3 months before.
• Avoid IPL/laser, unprotected sun exposure or sunbeds for 2 weeks before.
• Avoid waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis on the face for 5 days before.
• Avoid picking the skin.

Aftercare

• Avoid perfumes, fake tan and other harsh chemicals for 72 hours.
• Avoid makeup for 24 hours, as this can increase the risk of infection.
• Don't rub or pick the treated area.
• Avoid exfoliation for 72 hours. Moisturise the area around twice a day — more often if it feels dry or starts peeling.
• Use a gentle cleanser for the first 5 days.
• Avoid products with alpha hydroxy acids, retinol or glycolic acid for at least 7 days.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, sunbeds and heat for 72 hours — sweating irritates the delicate skin and slows healing.
• Avoid excess alcohol or caffeine for 48 hours.
• Wear SPF 30 or higher for at least 2 weeks, as your skin will be more sun-sensitive (ideally make SPF a daily habit, even in winter).
• Avoid other cosmetic treatments such as Botox or filler for 2 weeks, or ask for advice (this relates to more invasive facials — I'll tell you if it applies to you).
• Avoid hair removal such as waxing for 2 weeks.
• Change your pillowcase when you get home, and always wash your hands before touching the skin.

A course gives the best results, with maintenance afterwards to keep your skin looking amazing. Please be consistent with your home-care routine, as it really affects your results — just like a personal trainer needs you to stay consistent in the gym and with your diet, the same goes for your skincare.

Your specific facial

BB Glow

• A course of at least 4 sessions is recommended, then you can cut down to maintain.
• Do not wash your face until the next morning.
• This is sheer coverage — it is not semi-permanent foundation.

Microneedling

• Numbing cream will be provided.
• The skin may look red for 24–48 hours and feel warm to the touch.
• You may get some light peeling or flaking afterwards — don't pick the skin, and moisturise well with clean hands.

Seanergy peel

• Don't pick or peel any skin — let it come off on its own.
• Moisturise in the opposite way to the peeling: gently press the skin back down towards the face rather than pulling it away.
• Your skin may feel tender, like sunburn, and look red for up to 48 hours.

Microdermabrasion

The general guidance above applies.

Dermaplane facial

• Don't shave the face for 7 days before the facial.