Just like an exfoliation, it removes any barriers which would stop your skincare from penetrating – meaning your products often work much more effectively after a treatment. Removal of vellus hair can allow make-up to sit more smoothly, give skin more of a light refraction and a glow as it is also essentially creating an exfoliation as well as hair removal. Plus, the hair itself can make women quite self-conscious, particularly if it spans most of the lower cheek.

Repeat appointments are recommended every four-to-six weeks.

1. Avoid direct sun exposure for 3 days.
2. Avoid extreme heat for 3 days.
3. Avoid heavy workout, gym, exercise sessions 3 days
4. Do not use scrubs or other exfoliators for 1 week.
5. Avoid chlorine for 1 week.
6. Apply serums and moisturizers.
7. Use sunscreen SPF 50+

There are many benefits to a deep pore cleansing facial. For one thing, this facial removes any dirt caught beneath the surface of your skin. Cleansing these areas can help prevent acne breakouts in the future.

And exfoliation can help no matter your skin type. Gentle exfoliation can give your skin a bright and youthful shine.

Of course, we've all tried to remove a blackhead on our own at one point or another! But removing blackheads without the proper equipment can actually make the problem worse. A professional can help remove your blackheads in a way that doesn't cause any damage to your skin.

1. Don't Pick at Your Skin
   Leave the skin alone. ""No picking". Scabs need to run their course, so let the skin's natural healing process do its thing. Always work with Mother Nature; never work against her." Instead, give your skin some extra TLC with a spot treatment such as hydrocolloid pimple patches, which will help speed up healing while also providing a protective physical barrier.
2. Avoid Wearing Makeup
   Although it may be tempting to mask any scabs or red spots, avoid putting makeup on and around any imperfections so your skin can heal. It is best to avoid applying makeup to scabs. Makeup can lead to harmful bacteria getting under your skin, leading to infection, and prolonging the healing process. Apart from giving them space to breathe, you could also further irritate the area when removing your makeup at the end of the day.
3. Plan Around Healing Time
   The reason someone can get post-facial breakouts can be due to manually extracting closed  comedones (whiteheads/bumps)  that are deep in the skin. After extracting, openings are often created to remove build-up inside the pores easily, but that once that opening and pathway have been created, it invites whatever is deep inside the skin to purge out in the following days. Deep extractions should be preformed 7-10 days prior to your event to allow for healing if required.
4. Speed Up Healing With Tools and Skincare
   Skindividual Derma Heal applied twice a day to clean dry skin for first 3 days, then second daily LED light treatment every 2 days to help inflammatory response Use a facial SPF 50+ every day to avoid developing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Use of Skindividual clearing and calming facial masks
5. Treat Inflammation and Irritation
   Over-exfoliation, allergic reactions, and certain skincare ingredients can make skin act out, but inflammation and irritation should naturally subside post-facial. Use soothing hydrogel masks, LED light treatments
6. Cool the Skin
   Any and all gel masks can be put in the fridge for 30 mins prior to using for an extra cooling and calming experience. Use an ice pack or a cube of ice to calm inflammation as well. The cold temperature will greatly reduce the skin’s internal temperature to reduce redness, irritation, and puffiness.

Depending on your facial skin type and your facial concerns this will be determined by your clinician.

Oxygen facials help improve blood circulation to the face, which help skin look bright and plump. Calming of acne. Oxygen is known to accelerate wound healing and may also kill certain bacteria.

Oxygen facial results are immediate. As soon as you leave the room, your skin will look and feel plumper and more hydrated. The sought after dewy look will be yours. You can expect the results of an oxygen facial treatment to last for around seven to ten days.

1. Use sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight.
2. Avoid hot tubs, hot showers, and other sources of heat for several days.
3. Avoid chemical peels for several days after the procedure.
4. Don't apply makeup for several hours.
5. Avoid intense workouts for 24 hours.

For best results, we recommend getting a treatment every 1-2 weeks for 6 sessions, followed by one every 4-6 weeks for maintenance.

The Oxygen Facial is also an ideal treatment 1-3 days before a big event because it hydrates and primes the skin for even makeup application.

Microneedling may help with issues like:

• Acne
• Hair loss (also called alopecia)
• Dark spots or patches on your skin (hyperpigmentation)
• Large pores
• Reduced skin elasticity
• Scars
• Stretch marks
• Sun damage
• Fine lines and wrinkles

Microneedling is less expensive than laser treatments. Microneedling may work better for people with darker skin tones because it doesn’t involve heat the way laser treatments do, which can affect your skin’s pigmentation or colour. We can help with what’s best for your skin -- and your budget.

• Avoid Accutane in the six months prior to beginning your treatment sessions.
• Do not use topical agents that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or acids 5-7 days prior to your treatment.
• Do not take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin, or Advil for at least 3 days prior to your microneedling session. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.
• Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn for at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
• No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior.  
• Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there’s dense hair present in the treatment area, shave the day before you arrive for your appointment.
• If you’re prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and the day of the treatment.
• Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior because bruising is a common side effect of microneedling.
• Anti-wrinkle injections (2 weeks)
• Dermal fillers (4 weeks)

It is highly recommended that four weeks before microneedling, the client prepares their skin with the appropriate skin care to obtain the best possible results from the treatment for their skin.

Vitamin A:

• Helps breaks down pigmentation
• Works with cellular DNA to normalise and regulate activity
• Increases collagen and elastin production
• Helps with cellular turn over
• Available products – Skindividual Activate & Accelerate

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3):

• Hydrates skin by stimulating skin cells that support collagen and elastin
• Inhibits cells that cause darken pigments
• Regulated sebum production and decreases inflammation of acne lesions
• Available Product – Skindividual Vita Boost

Vitamin C:

• Inhibits melanin production
• Anti-oxidant protection
• Precursor for collagen and elastin production
• Available Product: Skindividual Lumen C & Ret infuse enhancer

Sun Block

• Products available: SPF 50+ & Skindividual Zinc Armour

Skindividual Eye Radiance Complex

• Developed and formulated as a gentle, no-irritating complex for the delicate eye area before needling and for daily use to combat all major eye concerns.

• Don’t wash the treatment area for the following 12hrs.
• Avoid physical activity, hot showers and saunas for the next 48hrs.
• Avoid sun exposure 72 hrs post-treatment.
• Avoid spraying and self-tanning in the area for 72 hrs.
• Avoid intensive cardio exercise or gym for 72 hrs.
• Avoid active products for 5-7 days (Vit A, B, C).
• Light mineral makeup can be applied after 3-5 days.
• Zinc physical sunblock is mandatory.
• Drink plenty of water for hydration.
• Wash hands before touching or rubbing the treated area.
• Refrain from shaving/waxing the treated area for 72 hrs.
• Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications for one week after the procedure.
• Do not use ice on your face, and avoid using arnica/bromelain. These may interfere with the natural inflammatory process that’s critical for your skin rejuvenation.
• Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks. After 24 hours, always use sunblock (30 SPF or higher) and wear a hat if you’re outside.
• Use a painkiller if you experience any soreness.

• 4-6 treatments are recommended for best results (package available).
• 4-6 weeks apart or can be sooner (10 days) provided the skin has fully healed.
• If skin needling is for inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea or melasma treatment 4-6 weeks apart.
• Maintenance may be required – one treatment every 3-6 months.

Microneedling is generally more affordable, making it a good option for those who need multiple treatments or have a tighter budget.

Cold Peel, while more expensive, offers advanced technology and can be more effective for certain skin issues, potentially providing quicker results.

• Gently resurfaces the top layers of the skin by feeding the layers beneath to encourage healthy cell renewal, making it safe for all skin types.
• Increases collagen production.
• Reduces over production of sebum.
• Lifts hyperpigmentation.
• Reduces fine lines and improves skin tone and elasticity.
• Restore capillary flow increasing nutrition to the skin.
• Heals red, inflamed and irritated skin.

Highly recommended clients prep their skin with Skindividual Activate or Accelerate serum for 4 weeks prior to their first Vitamin A Cold Peel Facial.

5 treatment’s, 4 weeks apart (no closer than 3 weeks).

LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that enters the skin’s layers to improve the skin.
In the 1990s, NASA began studying LED’s effects in promoting wound healing in astronauts by helping cells and tissues grow.
Today LED light therapy is used to treat a range of skin issues. Skin specialists often use LED light therapy together with other treatments, such as creams, ointments and facials, to give you the best results.

LED light therapy uses various wavelengths that correspond to different visible colours. Each colour penetrates the skin at different depths.

• Blue light affects the uppermost layer of your skin.
• Yellow light penetrates deeper.
• Red light travels further into your skin.
• Near-infrared light penetrates deepest.

Different LED colours do different things. For example, experts believe:

• Red LED light therapy may reduce inflammation and stimulate the production of collagen, a protein responsible for younger-looking skin that diminishes with age.
• Blue LED light therapy may destroy acne-causing bacteria (P. acnes).

During treatment, skin specialists may use a combination of lights to treat your specific issue.

Highly recommended clients prep their skin with Skindividual Activate or Accelerate serum for 4 weeks prior to their first Vitamin A Cold Peel Facial.

To see significant benefits, you typically need to have a series of in-office treatments. You may need a treatment each week for about a month. Then you might need maintenance treatments every month or every few months.