Services such as chemical peels and advanced collagen building procedures will have more specific Post-Care instructions which are provided directly upon completion.

Pre-Care instructions are universal.

BEFORE YOUR SERVICE

Follow simple instructions prior to your treatment for best, safest results. Contact the spa with any additional questions before your visit.

2 Weeks Before a Facial

  • Wait 2 weeks after any injectable or medical service including Botox/Xeomin/Dysport, Dermal Filler, chemical peels, microneedling, or laser treatments

  • Stop using prescription strength tretinoin or Retin-A

1 Week Before a Facial

  • Stop using over the counter retinols or retinoids

  • Limit sun exposure

48 Hours Before a Facial

  • Do not wax, tweeze, or otherwise remove facial hair

  • Stop using any exfoliators such as AHA’s, BHA’s, (this include, glycolic, salicylic, and lactic acids)

Day of Service

  • Please reschedule if you are feeling ill or have open skin wounds or cold sores

  • It is absolutely fine to arrive with makeup on

  • Men do not need to shave. It is requested that they leave facial hair as they would normally wear it

  • Do not come directly from a workout without showering as it is not sanitary

AFTER YOUR VISIT

Post care instructions may vary by treatment. Please contact Jamie Leigh immediately if you have concerns after your service.

Day of Service

  • Appointments done in the morning or afternoon

    • You may wash your face with a gentle or hydrating products only at night. Jamie Leigh will happily look at your current routine and advise if your products are safe for use after service

  • Appointments done in the evening

    • You do not have to wash your face before sleeping

  • Avoid all sun exposure

    • Reapply SPF if you are outdoors after 3 hours

  • Certain services it is okay to wear makeup after a facial, although not necessarily recommended. Please let Jamie Leigh know if it is your intention to apply cosmetics after a service.

24-48 Hours Post-Service

  • Depending on the service, localized redness or swelling is normal for up to 48 hours post-procedure

  • Continue to avoid direct sun exposure.

    • Responsibly enjoy the outdoors after 48 hours with SPF 30+ reapplied every 3 hours. A hat is also recommended.

  • You may wear your makeup as normal as long as your brushes and tools are clean/sanitized

  • It is possible you may experience skin purging. This is NORMAL (much like being sore after going to the gym).

    • Purging is a normal skin process that pushes out impurities such as breakouts that were already underneath the skin.

    • Purging is more common after a first facial or a first facial in a very long time. It is not expected with every visit.

72 Hours Post-Service

  • You may resume your AHA’s, BHA’s, and Retinols

  • Continue to apply SPF 30+ daily and enjoy sun responsibly.