Refrain from touching the skin until the pores have had a chance to close this will prevent transfer of bacteria from hands to face and prevent infection.
Use a gentle face wash to cleanse the skin but do not massage the skin post treatment for 2 weeks Avoid soap and exfoliation and use a clean towel to pat face dry - only use Luke warm water and avoid extremes of temperature.
Use of an intensive moisturiser for a week after the treatment is advised as the skin may feel drier than usual - this is quite normal
Avoid fragranced skin care for 3-5 days post treatment to avoid irritation.
Make up may be applied once the skin has settled but ensure all make up brushes are scrupulously clean to avoid risk of potential infection.
Avoid extreme temperatures for two weeks post treatment- sunbeds, sun exposure, steam baths, saunas.
Apply a moisturiser with a sunscreen daily at least SPF 30
Avoid electrolysis, waxing, bleaching or depilatory creams for 72 hours.
Do not swim in chlorinated water for approximately 14 days.
Report any skin concerns to your practitioner.
Waxing After care advice
After waxing mild redness, swelling and a pin prick reaction is normal and should dissipate after 8-10 hours it is important to follow the aftercare below to promote healing of the skin.
For 48 hours after waxing treatment
Avoid heat - includes saunas, steams, sunbeds, hot showers or baths. Showers and baths should be cool for the first 48 hours.
Swimming or Jacuzzis - risk of infection
For 24 hours after treatment
Avoid tight restrictive clothing after body waxing (friction can create heat build up & cause irritation) Wear loose clothing to avoid irritation
Avoid perfumed body lotion - the alcohol in the product can irritate the skin
Facial waxing aftercare advice
Avoid make up on the area for 24 hours Avoid heat as above - 48 hours Avoid swimming as above - 48 hours Avoid touching or picking the area to avoid - transferring bacteria from hands to the waxed area When cleansing and moisturising avoid the waxed area for 24 hours to avoid irritation from products
After a Lash Lift treatment avoid the following for 24 hours
Mascara and eye make up
Avoid getting wet - when cleansing avoid the area
Swimming, jacuzzis, heat treatments - sauna, steam baths