Hot Tips For Best Results Before Your Facial:

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• Give yourself plenty of free time before your facial and much time free after your facial. Avoid having a busy schedule and having to rush off after your facial. Try and book your facial on a day off or at the end of the day, allowing plenty of time to get to your facial appointment time and ample time for you to relax back at home without the need to rush off anywhere, such as to the shops or to go back to work or to pick up the kids. Planning out the time is essential to get the best results from your facial.

• Avoid going to the gym, sauna, steam or any intense exercise after your facial; please do this before your facial at least 3 hours before

• Book your massage before your facial 

• Avoid having a heavy breakfast, lunch or dinner at least 2 hours before your facial. 

• Leave your jewellery at home if you can.

• Wear comfortable, loose clothing that is easy to change in and out of for your facial.

• Avoid wearing make-up, if you can. Come bare-faced so your therapist can get a clean canvas to work on and spend more time treating your skin. Especially any heavy, non-waterproof eye makeup, if possible. This will make your facial area more relaxing and less intrusive around your eye area, as it will all need to be entirely removed. It will also take precious facial skincare time to treat your skin during the allocated session time. Plus, any makeup remnant on your skin can mix with your facial skincare ingredients and cause a cluster of breakouts!

• Avoid microdermabrasion, retinol, and glycol acid products or treatments at least a week before your facial.

• Avoid exfoliation of your skin for at least a week before your facial 

• Do not tan or burn your skin near your appointment for your facial

• Avoid any facial waxing or laser treatment of your skin, such as eyebrows, upper lip or chin areas, for at least 48 hours before your facial

• Please bring a list of your skin care products that you are using at home so that your therapist has all the information that she needs.

• Avoid booking your facial near a big event, i.e. the day before a wedding or special occasion. Book your facial at least 3-4 days before your event or special occasion to prevent any breakouts or skin flare-ups for your special day.

• Think about your top skin concerns and your goals for your skin so that your facials can help you with specific treatments and recommendations if needed.

• Feeling puffer than usual? Not sleeping well? Did you drink too much? Just back from a holiday, when you overindulge on holiday meals, tell your therapist, and they can customise your specific needs.

• Avoid drinking caffeine at least 24 hours before your facial. This will help you feel more relaxed and allow your therapist to optimise your treatment and its benefits.

• Drink plenty of water at least 48 hours before your facial to achieve optimal results. Hydrating the skin internally will improve its appearance on the outside. Additionally, assisting with removing toxins will help your skin be clear and radiant.

• Facials are not fast fixers, so I always recommend a course of them to keep skin healthy and toxin-free.

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How Often Should You Get a Regular Facial?

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At least once a month or every six weeks. Your skin changes depending on the season and your lifestyle. Your skin cell turnover cycle lasts 28 days, so getting a professional facial once a month or every six weeks will ensure you get the best treatment for your skin.

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Making time for regular facials every 4-6 weeks helps to train your skin, helping to whip your skin and complexion into shape. Skin cells like routine and respond well.

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Booking a facial course is highly recommended if you have a specific skin care goal or issue or wish to receive the benefit the skin and your well-being get from regular facials. Kelly offers courses from 3-6-9-12 sessions depending on your budget and goals. To book a course of sessions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Kelly to find out more...

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When Not To Have A Facial:

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• If you have any signs of a cold, fever or high temperature, even if it is a minor

• Have a cold sore or any other infectious skin condition or viruses such as warts

• Any bacterial infections such as impetigo, boils and conjunctivitis

• Any fungal infections

• Any undiagnosed lumps or swelling

• Any broken bones or recent injuries from the chest upwards in the past 6 months

• Any inflammation of the skin or joints

• Any infectious diseases such as the flu or diphtheria

• Cancer (especially on the face) and receiving treatment in the past 6 months

• Tooth abscesses

• Recent head or neck injuries, such as whiplash in the past 6 months

• Recent operations and surgery in the past 6 months

• Recent scarring

• Headlice

• Consumed any alcohol in the past 12 hours

• Consumed drugs in the past 12 hours, including some prescription drugs and antibiotics

• Recent haemmhorage

• Heart/respiratory problems

• Kidney disorders

• Circulatory disorders

• Nervous conditions ( e.g Epilepsy)

• Thyroid problems

• Severe acne

• Severe eczema and psoriasis

• Extreme skin sensitivity

• Recent bruising and open sores and cuts

• A facial before a big event, such as the day before a wedding or special occasion. I highly recommend a facial at least 4-5 days before the event to prevent any breakouts on your big day. Especially if it's your first facial.

• Pregnant in 1st trimester or planning a pregnancy

• If you have waxed in the last 24 to 48 hours before or after your facial 

• Sun exposure the day before your facial can cause the skin to react to the facial

• Serve sunburn from the chest upwards

• If you have just had any Botox or fillers in the last 48 hours before your facial

• If you have just had lash extensions or a lash treatment within the last 48 hours before your facial

• If you have used any retinol and glycol acid products, peels or exfoliants in the last 48 hours before your facial

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