28/04/2026
Your treatment doesn’t start when you arrive…
it starts with how you prepare.
If you want to get the most from your time in the treatment room, here are a few things I always recommend avoiding beforehand:
• Alcohol
It dehydrates the skin and body, making your treatment less effective and sometimes increasing sensitivity. It can also impact circulation, reducing the benefits of massage.
• Caffeine
This stimulates the nervous system when we’re trying to bring you into a deeply relaxed state. It can make it harder for your body to fully switch off.
• Rushing
When you arrive flustered, your body is still in “fight or flight.” Your treatment will help you unwind, but arriving calmly allows you to drop into relaxation much more deeply.
• Exfoliating before your facial
This can compromise your skin barrier, leaving your skin more reactive and less able to tolerate active ingredients.
• Retinol / active skincare
These increase sensitivity. Pausing them 24–48 hours before your treatment helps protect your skin and ensures a more comfortable, effective experience.
• Heavy meals or intense exercise just before
Both can leave the body feeling uncomfortable or overstimulated, rather than ready to relax and restore.
Because your treatment isn’t just a treatment…
it’s a moment for your body to reset.
Save this for your next visit 📆
Rachel 💛