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Pre & Post Care

At The Skin & Beauty Co., we want every client to enjoy the best possible results from their treatment. Proper preparation and aftercare play a key role in achieving beautiful, long‑lasting outcomes. Below you’ll find simple pre and post‑care guidelines for each of our services. Please take a moment to read through them before your appointment.

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MAKEUP
Before Your Makeup:
 

  • Arrive with clean, moisturised skin (no SPF or heavy oils)

  • Avoid new skincare products 48 hours before

  • Exfoliate gently the night before

  • Remove all eye makeup

  • If intending to spray tan, ensure it is completed 1-2 days prior

  • Have brows groomed 1-2 days before the makeup

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After Your Makeup:

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  • Avoid touching your face to keep the makeup fresh and in place

  • Avoid heat, humidity, and sweating where possible

  • If you need to blot, use a clean tissue or blotting paper (don’t rub)

  • Avoid applying additional cream products over the top

  • Lipstick can be reapplied as needed

  • If you cry or get teary, dab gently - don’t wipe

  • To remove makeup, use a gentle oil‑based cleanser followed by your usual skincare

  • Avoid harsh scrubs or exfoliants the same night

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HAIR STYLING
Before Your Hair Styling:
 

  • Arrive with clean, dry hair washed the night before

  • No oils, serums, or heavy products

  • Blow‑dry straight if you want a smooth style (unless booked for a blow‑wave)

  • Bring inspiration photos

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After Your Hair Has Been Styled:

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  • Avoid touching or brushing excessively

  • Keep hair away from moisture and humidity

  • Use light hairspray if needed

  • Sleep with a loose silk scrunchie or on a silk pillowcase

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SPRAY TANNING

 

​Before Your Spray Tan:

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  • Exfoliate 24 hours before

  • Shave or wax at least 24 hours prior

  • Arrive with clean skin (no moisturiser, deodorant, perfume, or makeup)

  • Wear loose, dark clothing 

  • Avoid sweating or showering before your tan
     

After Your Spray Tan:

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  • Follow rinse instructions carefully

  • Avoid sweating, swimming, or getting wet until after your first rinse

  • Pat dry after showers

  • Moisturise daily

  • Avoid long hot showers and exfoliating until ready for fade

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FACIALS (Dermalogica Pro Skin Treatment)

​Before Your Facial:

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  • Arrive with clean skin if possible

  • Avoid exfoliating products for 48 hours prior

  • Pause retinol, AHAs/BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and acne treatments for 3–5 days

  • Avoid sunbeds and prolonged sun exposure for 1 week

  • If you’ve had Botox or filler, wait 2 weeks before a facial

  • Let your therapist know if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or using prescription skincare

 

After Your Facial:

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  • Avoid makeup for 12–24 hours

  • No gym, sweating, saunas, or hot yoga for 24 hours

  • Avoid exfoliating products for 3–5 days

  • Use gentle, hydrating skincare only

  • Apply SPF daily and avoid direct sun exposure for 48 hours

  • Mild redness is normal and settles quickly​

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MICRONEEDLING (Dermalogica Pro Microneedling) 

​Before Your Microneedling Treatment:

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  • Avoid retinol, AHAs/BHAs, vitamin C, and exfoliants for 5–7 days

  • No tanning or sunbeds for 1 week

  • Avoid anti‑inflammatory medications for 48 hours (unless prescribed)

  • Stop active acne treatments for 5 days prior

  • Arrive with clean skin — no makeup

  • If you have active cold sores, open wounds, or infections, your appointment will need to be rescheduled

  • Wait 2 weeks after Botox or filler

 

After Your Microneedling Treatment:

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  • Redness and warmth are normal for 24–48 hours

  • Avoid touching your face unnecessarily for the first 24 hours

  • No makeup for 24–48 hours

  • Avoid sweating, gym, saunas, swimming, and hot showers for 48 hours

  • Avoid active skincare for 5–7 days

  • Use only gentle, hydrating products recommended by your therapist

  • Avoid sun exposure for 1 week and apply SPF daily

  • Do not pick or exfoliate flaking skin

  • Results build over several weeks as collagen production increases​

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EAR PIERCING (Studex System)

​Before Your Ear Piercing:

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  • Ensure the ear area is clean and free of makeup or skincare

  • Avoid alcohol or blood‑thinning medications beforehand (unless prescribed)

  • Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

  • Advise your piercer of any skin conditions or sensitivities

  • All Studex earrings are sterile, hypoallergenic, and opened in front of you

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After Your Ear Piercing:

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  • Clean the front and back of the piercing twice daily with Studex Aftercare Solution • Rotate earrings gently 2–3 times per day

  • Keep earrings in for the full healing period: 6 weeks for earlobes and 12 weeks for cartilage

  • Avoid touching with unwashed hands

  • Avoid swimming pools, spas, and the ocean for 2 weeks

  • Do not remove or change earrings early

  • Mild redness is normal; contact your piercer if you notice swelling, heat, or discharge

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