Thank you for visiting Blue Aura today 🤍
I hope you’re feeling relaxed, lighter, and well cared for.
Your treatment continues working after you leave, so here are a few gentle aftercare tips to help you get the most from your massage or facial.
It’s completely normal to feel deeply relaxed, tired, emotional, light-headed, or even energised after a treatment. Your nervous system and body are settling and rebalancing.
Try to move slowly, drink water, and give yourself time to settle before rushing back into a very busy day.
• Drink plenty of water for the rest of today
• Light, nourishing meals are often better than very heavy foods
• Some people find it helpful to limit caffeine or alcohol for the next 12–24 hours
This supports circulation, hydration, and the body’s natural recovery processes.
• Allow yourself a gentler day or evening if possible
• Avoid intense exercise straight after treatment
• Warmth, early nights, and calm activities can help your body integrate the work
Mild soreness can sometimes follow deeper massage and usually settles within 24–48 hours.
Your skin may look brighter, flushed, or feel a little more sensitive than usual.
For the next 24 hours, try to:
• Avoid heavy makeup if possible
• Avoid very hot showers, steam rooms, saunas, and direct heat
• Avoid harsh products, exfoliation, or active skincare unless advised
• Keep your skin clean, hydrated, and protected
Any redness usually settles quickly as the skin calms and rebalances.
• Gentle movement or light stretching can be helpful
• Heat or a warm bath may support muscle relaxation
• Avoid very heavy lifting or intense workouts for the rest of the day
• You feel unwell or concerned
• You experience anything unexpected
• You have any questions about your skin, body, or aftercare
Your wellbeing always comes first.
If you would like to continue supporting your skin or wellbeing at home, the products used in your treatment are available via my Neal’s Yard Organic consultant page.
You can view or order here:
https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/rachelsmith_2/area/shop-online/category/shop/
If you’d like personalised product advice, I’m always happy to help.
Thank you again for choosing Blue Aura.
I look forward to welcoming you back soon 🤍
Rachel
Blue Aura Massage & Facial Therapies
The Old Pump House, Middlewood Road, Poynton, SK12 1SH, GB
07495 880764
Monday - Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00 · Wednesday - Thursday: 11:00 - 20:00 · Friday: 10:00 - 19:00 · Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00