pre-treatment advice

Voya facial care

Pre-treatment Advice

  • Avoid shaving or waxing 24 hours before treatment or longer for sensitive skin
  • Avoid Botox/Fillers for two weeks prior to your facial massage
  • Avoid any invasive face treatment for 2 weeks prior to your facial massage
  • Laser hair removal cannot be performed on the same day as your Voya facial
  • We recommend a patch test for anyone with extremely sensitive skin. Please call us on 01962 714 444 to arrange.

Contra-indications

The following may prevent or restrict the treatment. We will conduct a full consultation at your first appointment but please contact us prior to your appointment if any of the following apply to you:

Prevent

  • If you have open cuts and abrasions
  • If you have Skin and eye infections
  • If you have Severe sunburn
  • If you have Conjunctivitis
  • If you have a Stye
  • If you are suffering from severe psoriasis on the face
  • If you have acne vulgaris
  • If you have an overactive thyroid (seaweed contains iodine that stimulates the thyroid gland)
  • If you have an allergy to iodine
  • If you have cancer

Restict

  • If you have a shellfish allergy – This will depend on the severity

 

Aftercare advice

Now that you have enjoyed a Voya facial, here are a few tips for aftercare:

  • Rest and relax following your treatment
  • For maximum benefit leave the products on your skin
  • Replenish fluids with plenty of water and restrict alcohol and caffeine intake
  • Refrain from heat exposure (e.g. sauna, steam room, sunbed), sunbathing and vigorous activities immediately after, as they may prevent full absorption of the oils
  • We recommend avoiding make up and other products for 12-24 hours
  • Avoid chemical exfoliators (AHAs and BHAs) for 24 hours
  • Consult your therapist for follow-up treatment or a program of continued treatments
  • Continue your treatment benefits at home by using the appropriate products indicated by your therapist

 

Good Skincare Through a Healthy Lifestyle

Maintain your skin health by following the below recommendations.

  • Drink plenty of water
  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Take a vitamin supplement
  • Exercise regularly
  • Get plenty of sleep
  • Avoid smoking
  • Avoid tanning beds
  • Minimise alcohol consumption
  • Manage daily stress
  • Apply SPF30 (min) daily
  • Use a high-quality skincare