Pre-Treatment advice to clients

8 weeks prior to treatment:

• No waxing, plucking or threading for at least 8 weeks and/or between IPL treatments 

(for hair removal treatments)

4 weeks prior to treatment:

• Do not expose the skin to UV or self tan for at least 4 weeks before and/or 

between IPL treatments

1 week prior to treatment:

• Avoid intense exfoliation, microdermabrasion or peels

24-48 hours prior to treatment:

• Do not use bleaching creams or perfumed products

Please Also:

• Avoid swimming in strong chlorinated water immediately before or after treatment

• Avoid wearing tight clothes when attending treatment sessions 

• Hydrate the body by drinking plenty of water

• Protect the skin from sun exposure with suitable clothing and use sun block SPF 30+ 

before first treatment and between subsequent treatment 

Please observe the following take home instructions to make sure you get the most comfort after treatment.

For up to 24 hours:

The skin may be red and warm after treatment, this redness is called Erythema, this is perfectly normal and will naturally subside. If you wish, you can apply a cold compress to help calm the redness. However, it is advisable to avoid using ice as this may irritate the skin. You can also use soothing preparations such as aloe vera, witch hazel or tea tree oil. These will all help to soothe the skin and reduce redness after hair removal.

• Avoid using make up on the treated area, thus allowing the skin to cool

naturally and more comfortably.

For 48 Hours

• Avoid all heat treatments including hot baths, saunas, steam baths and showers.

• No swimming in strongly chlorinated water.

• Do not use bleaching creams.

• Avoid perfumed products e.g., soaps, creams or perfumes.

• Leave any temporary skin responses such as redness to subside naturally.

• Do not touch, pick, scratch or otherwise irritate the area.

For 72 Hours:

• No shaving.

For 1 week:

• Do not exfoliate the treated area or use peels.

For 2 weeks:

• No UV exposure.

• No self tan.

• Avoid waxing, plucking, threading

or depilation creams.

• Avoid prolonged outdoor activity that may

expose the skin to a lot of wind or sun.

For 6 weeks:

• Use sun protection SPF +30.

• Limit sun exposure and do not use

tanning beds for at least six weeks.