Contra-indications
Diabetes Type 1 & 2
Kidney Disease
History Skin Cancer
Cancer Less than 5 years remisssion
Keloid Scaring
Auto Immune Disorders
Pregnancy & Lactating – wait 3 to 6 months
Pregnancy - No Retinol or Salacylic Acid Ingredients
Blood Disorders
Viruses (such as colds)
Bacterial infections (such as impetigo, boils, conjunctivitis, styes)
Fungal infections
Undiagnosed lumps or swelling
Broken bones
Unstable blood pressure
Precautions
Asthma
Allergies
Gluten Intolerence (Azelaic Acid is from wheat)
Lactose Intolerence (Lactic Acid is from milk)
Herpes Simple (Cold Sores)
Psoriasis / Eczema / Dermatitis
Rosacea
Hypersensitve
Scars / Burns / Skin Grafts
Tattoos / Moles / Warts
Mole Removal - 6 months
Medication Precautions
Some medications have to be out of your system for a certain amount of time before we can treat.
Check with your GP if you are taking prescription medication.
Antibiotics – 4 to 12 weeks
Natural remedies / St John’s Wort – 4 to 12 weeks
Contraception / HRT
Roaccutane - 6 to 12 months
Prescription Vit A - 6 months
Cortisone - 2 to 4 weeks
Steroids – 4 to 12 weeks
Anti depressants
Photo Sensitive Medication - 4 to 12 weeks
If you’ve had any of the following treatments we advise to wait
This time can vary depending if you have had the treatment with Emporium Aestheticians.
IPL & Laser Hair Removal – 2 weeks
Laser Skin Resurfacing - 4 weeks
Micro-pigmentation - 4-6 weeks
Anti-Wrinkle Injections- 2 weeks
Mesotherapy – 2 weeks
Filler, Collagen, Threads - 2 weeks
Blue Peel & Deep Peels – 1 months
Cosmelan Peel – 12 weeks
Green Peel Classic - 12 weeks
Green Peel Energy / Melawhite - 2 weeks
Green Peel Fresh Up - 2 weeks
Microdermabrasion – 2 weeks
Radio Frequency - 1 week
Micro-needling – 2 to 6 weeks
HIFU Face Lift - 2 weeks
Plasma Skin Corrector - 12 weeks
Waxing, Threading, Electrolysis – 2 weeks
Hair Bleach, Hair Dye – 2 weeks
Note:
Some of the conditions listed may only be relevant if treating in the same area.
Advised to avoid prior to the treatment:
Sauna / Steam Room – 24hours
Sun, Sunbed – 14 days
Cardio Exercise – 24hours
Alcohol - 24 hours
Smoking Cigarettes - 2 hours
Coffee – 2 hours