Facial Contraindications — general wait time guide for below facial skin conditions.

  • Description: If you are currently experiencing any of the following, please wait until the condition is fully resolved or cleared by a medical provider before booking a facial.

    • Active Cold Sores: Wait until the lesion is fully healed.

    • Contagious Infections (Impetigo, Ringworm, Pink Eye): Wait until the infection is completely cleared.

    • Open Wounds or Cuts: Wait until the skin is fully closed and healed.

    • Severe Sunburn: Wait until redness, heat, and tenderness are entirely gone.

    • Active Shingles or Fever/Illness: Please wait until you are fully recovered.

    • Recent Facial Surgery: Please wait until you have direct clearance from your medical provider.

    • Accutane (Isotretinoin): Advanced exfoliation must be avoided. Please consult your provider regarding the required wait period after stopping medication.

  • We can often modify your facial to accommodate these conditions, but specific wait times or adjustments apply.

    • Recent Waxing: Avoid exfoliation until skin is no longer sensitized.

    • Chemical Peels & Laser Treatments: Please wait until all peeling, irritation, or sensitivity has entirely subsided.

    • Botox or Fillers: Avoid massaging the treated areas until they have completely settled (ask your injector for their specific timeline, usually 2 weeks).

    • Topical Retinoids: Avoid strong exfoliation while the skin is actively sensitized.

  • Please notify your esthetician prior to your appointment if any of the following apply so we can customize your treatment products.

    • Severe Acne (with open lesions), Rosacea, Eczema, or Psoriasis Flare-ups: We will modify your treatment to avoid affected areas, bypass heat/strong exfoliation, and use strictly calming products.

    • Pregnancy: We will swap out specific active ingredients and modalities to ensure a completely pregnancy-safe experience.

    • High Blood Pressure or Diabetes: We will avoid intense heat, stimulating massage, or aggressive exfoliation, and closely monitor skin sensitivity.

    • Metal Implants or Pacemakers: Electrical modalities will be avoided during your treatment.

  • Safety considerations for specific ingredients.

    • Salicylic Acid: Must be avoided if you have an aspirin allergy.

    • Fragrance Sensitivities: Let us know so we can utilize exclusively fragrance-free products.

    • Very Sensitive or Compromised Skin: No wait required! We will focus entirely on barrier repair and ultra-gentle techniques.