Glycolic Facials Advice
Consultation
The following local contraindications will not always prevent treatment but your therapist will avoid the contraindicated area or modify treatment:
Heart condition/Pacemaker/Claustrophobia
Hyper Pigmentation/Telangiectasia (Broken Capillaries)
Inflamed or erupted skin
Moles (raised, irregular or hairy)
Keloid Scarring
Open lessions/Cuts
Abrasions or swellings
Rosacea
Low blood pressure
Please seek medical advice prior to booking a Glycolic Facial if you have any of the following. Medical permission in writing may need to be obtained:
Botox/Fillers - written consent from your botox/fillers specialist prior to treatment
Diabetes - doctor's note if not controlled (diet or insulin)
Hepatitis/HIV - Doctor's note to state suitable for treatment
High blood pressure - Doctor's note if not controlled by medication
Prescribed Acne medication
Skin Cancer/Cancer/Multiple Sclerosis - Doctor's note required
Please
Recent Hair Removal (waxing, threading, electrolosis or epilation)/ Bleaching / Exfoliation - you must leave 48 hours prior to or post treatment
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding/IPL
Recent facial surgery or scarring
Recent laser treatment, chemical peel or microdermabrasion - skin cannot be treated for 7 days before or after
Traumatised, sunburnt, bruised or broken skin
Warts/Herpes Simplex (coldsore)/Shingles/Skin or eye infection
Infectious skin diseases (Impetigo, Scabies, Chicken Pox or Mumps)
Pre-treatment Advice
We recommend that you start using the BeautyLab Glycolic Discovery Set, a couple of times a week, leading up to your first appointment and to maintain results inbetween sessions. You can purchase this on our online store here - for more information please email info@beautytherapybrighton.com
If you have sensitive skin or are concerned with sensitivity, please book a free patch test appointment at least 24 hours prior to treatment.
Active Acne / Eczema / Psoriasis / Use of Retinol based products - A patch test is recommended at least 24 hours prior to treatment.
Aftercare Advice
Post Treatment, there is no requirement to treat your skin further until the next day.
You wear an SPF during the day to protect your skin. After using any Glycolic
homecare products, always use the BeautyLab London Ultra Defence Hydrator SPF
50 during the day.
Drinking any caffeine or alcohol as they
dehydrate the skin.
Touching your skin as you may transfer bacteria.
Applying perfume or perfumed products to the treated area.
Exposing the treated area to extreme heat
including Saunas, Steam Rooms or Jacuzzis.
Exercise and swimming should also be avoided.
Applying makeup in order to maximise the benefits, if you wish to apply makeup, 100% pure mineral makeup would be the best option.
Hair removal (waxing, threading, electrolysis or epilation) or bleaching on the treated area.
Direct sun exposure.
Applying self-tan.
Applying exfoliator or Glycowash 5%
In the unlikely event of skin peeling or if any dryness occurs after treatment; please take a picture to show your therapist before your next appointment, as they may need to make some adjustments to your next treatment.
BeautyLab London treatments draw impurities out of the skin, so you may experience a breakout as the skin is decongesting. This is considered normal; however, please speak with your therapist if you have any specific concerns or questions. Do not peel flaky skin or squeeze any spots that may appear. Consult your therapist if you experience any irritation or discomfort after having your treatment.
A course of 6 treatments is recommended for optimum results. To maintain results, we recommend using BeautyLab London homecare products and having a monthly maintenancce treatment.
Please note: This aftercare information should be used as a general guide. The list is not exhaustive and BeautyLab London recommends that clients should consult their doctor or a skincare specialist if they have any concerns reguarding any of the specified aftercare, post treatment.