Preparation Guide
Pre-care guide for your Balanced Beauty treatment.
A little preparation makes a big difference to your results. Here's exactly what to do before each treatment, so you get the most out of every session.
Applies to every treatment
Good advice before any treatment.
- Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment, hydrated skin responds better to every treatment.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatments that involve any potential sensitivity.
- Be upfront about any medications, supplements or recent skincare changes when you book.
- If something doesn't feel right on the day, skin flaring up, cold sore, reaction, let us know. We'd rather reschedule than risk your skin.
By Treatment
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Medical Facials
- 1Arrive with clean or lightly cleansed skin, skip the heavy makeup if possible
- 2Avoid strong exfoliants 48 hours before your appointment
- 3Let us know about any active breakouts, sensitivities or new skincare products
- 4Avoid direct sun exposure and self-tanner 48 hours prior
- 5No other special prep needed, we take care of the rest

Medical Facials
- Arrive with clean or lightly cleansed skin, skip the heavy makeup if possible
- Avoid strong exfoliants 48 hours before your appointment
- Let us know about any active breakouts, sensitivities or new skincare products
- Avoid direct sun exposure and self-tanner 48 hours prior
- No other special prep needed, we take care of the rest
Microneedling
- Stop retinol, AHAs, BHAs and exfoliants 48 hours before your appointment
- Arrive with clean skin, no makeup, SPF or heavy moisturizer
- Stay hydrated and avoid direct sun exposure in the 24 hours prior
- Let us know about any medications, active breakouts or sensitivities at booking
- Skip the gym that morning, arrive calm and your skin will thank you
Laser Hair Removal
- Shave the treatment area 24–48 hours before, do not wax or pluck
- Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner for 2 weeks prior
- Come in with clean, product-free skin on the treatment area
- Avoid retinol or strong actives on the area for 48 hours before
- Let us know at booking about any medications that affect light sensitivity
Teeth Whitening
- Brush your teeth before you arrive, skip whitening toothpaste on the day
- Avoid strongly staining foods and drinks on the day of your appointment
- Let us know if you have crowns, veneers or bonding, whitening only works on natural enamel
- No other specific preparation needed
Chemical Peels
- Stop retinol, AHAs and active exfoliants 5–7 days before your appointment
- Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner for at least 1 week prior
- Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
- Let us know about any medications, especially those affecting skin sensitivity
- Don't schedule within 2 weeks of a major event, allow time for peeling to resolve
LED Light Therapy
- Arrive with clean skin, no heavy makeup or SPF on the treatment area
- Remove contact lenses before facial LED, we'll provide protective eyewear
- No specific skincare restrictions before your session
- Let us know if you're taking light-sensitive medications
Body Treatments
Need Help?
Not sure about something before your appointment?
Reach out to us directly, we'd rather you ask than show up unsure. You can also find more detail on each treatment's individual page.
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