Contraindications are conditions or factors that make a particular treatment unsafe or not recommended for someone.

Facial Contraindications:

Open wounds or active infections such as cold sores, boils or rashes.

Allergies or sensitivities to skincare ingredients (please share any allergies)

Common cold or other contagious viruses

Fungal infection

Styes

Severe or cystic acne

Sunburn or windburn

Recent chemical peel or laser within 1-2 weeks

Recent waxing on the area within 24-48 hours

Uncontrolled diabetes (consult a doctor first)

Certain medications like Accutane (must be off for at least 6 months)

Stop Retinols/Retin-A 5 days before a facial

The following may restrict a facial:

Active rosacea acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis

Recent scar tissue

Minor cuts or scrapes

Freshly treated skin should be left to absorb the treatment. Let your skin rest for at least 8 hours. Avoid touching, picking at acne, or wearing makeup. Keep skin hydrated and wear SPF.

Chemical Peels:

These prevent chemical peel bookings:

Allergy

Sunburn

Open wounds or sores including cold sores or rashes

Serious medical conditions (heart or uncontrolled diabetes)

Medications (type 2 diabetes, Lupus, chemo)

These require a wait before a chemical peel:

Accutane (1 year off)

Retin-A/Retinols (7-10 days off)

Facial waxing (24 hours)

These require caution:

Pregnant or lactating

Rosacea

Salicylic acid peel (Asprin allergy)

POST PEEL CARE:

Avoid direct sun

Wear SPF 30+ and reapply every 2 hours and wear a hat if you are unable to avoid the sun

Avoid high heat for 48 hours (exercise, saunas, hot tubs)

Avoid AHAs and exfoliants for 72 hours

Use hydrating serums and moisturizers

Increase water intake

Waxing Contraindications:

Sunburned, irritated or broken skin

Active acne or lesions, rashes in the area

A recent chemical peel or microdermabrasion within 7-10 days

Use of Accutane within 6 months

Recent use of Retin-A, Differin or other topical medications within 3-5 days (please disclose to your esthetician)

Varicose veins

Skin infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal)

Recent waxing or exfoliation in the same area within 24-48 hours

Diabetes if skin is healing slow (please check with doctor)

Blood thinners or medication that may cause increased bruising or sensitivity