TIME FOR YOUR SKIN
Facials
Make a little space in your day for a facial tailored to your skin.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
Let’s talk about
what’s right for you.
Every facial begins with a conversation about your skin and homecare routine. Kate creates a personalised treatment, selecting products to suit your concerns and how your skin is presenting on the day. Where appropriate, a skin scan helps guide your treatment plan.
At a glance
- Bespoke facial: listed as 45 minutes
- Alumier MD products
Discuss treatment suitability, expectations and any preparation with the clinic before booking.
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The facial options at The Retreat
Your consultation begins with a conversation about your skin, any concerns you have and your homecare routine. Kate will use this information to create a facial tailored to you.
Where appropriate, Kate will scan your skin to take a closer look and help plan the most suitable treatment.
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A facial built around your skin
Discuss whether your priority is exfoliation, hydration, detoxification or developing a more consistent skincare routine. Describe any sensitivity, allergies, recent breakouts or products that have caused a reaction. You do not need to arrive knowing which facial to choose.
Mention prescription skincare, recent peels or laser procedures, sunburn, cold sores or broken skin before booking. Some treatments or ingredients may need to be adjusted or postponed. A cosmetic facial is not a substitute for diagnosing persistent irritation, acne or another skin condition.
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What happens during the appointment?
Once you are comfortable, Kate will begin your customised facial, selecting products based on your consultation and how your skin looks and feels that day. You can relax while your treatment is tailored to your skin at that moment.
Tell Kate immediately if you feel burning, pain or unexpected discomfort. Ask questions before a product is applied and let her know if you prefer to avoid an ingredient. The aim is an appointment you understand and feel comfortable with.
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Before your facial
Bring the names of your regular skincare products and any prescribed topical treatment. Mention other appointments planned close to the facial so the clinic can consider the combined effect on your skin.
Ask whether to pause exfoliating products or retinoids before your chosen appointment and what to use afterwards. Follow individual instructions rather than stopping prescribed products on your own. If your skin becomes irritated or sunburnt before the visit, contact the clinic to check whether to rearrange.
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Aftercare and your home routine
Recovery depends on the products and steps used. Ask what temporary sensitivity or redness is expected and when to resume makeup, exfoliation or active ingredients. Avoid adding several new products at once immediately after the appointment.
Use the visit to discuss a simple homecare routine, including cleansing, moisturising and sun protection appropriate to you. Ask for product instructions and how to judge whether the routine suits your skin. Explore the AlumierMD page for the clinic’s existing collection and enquire about current availability.
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Benefits, limitations and reactions
A facial can be part of your skincare routine and a chance to receive personal product advice. It should not be sold as a guaranteed cure for acne, pigmentation or ageing. Ask what the selected appointment is intended to do and whether a different treatment or medical advice would be more appropriate.
Products can cause irritation or an allergic reaction, even if you have used similar ingredients before. Discuss known allergies and report an unexpected reaction. Contact the clinic for persistent or worsening symptoms, and seek urgent medical help for a severe allergic reaction.
GOOD QUESTIONS WELCOME
Before
your visit.
Which facial should I choose?
Ask the clinic whether the bespoke facial suits your skin and needs.
Are these treatments currently available?
Contact the clinic to confirm the current facial menu, appointment lengths and prices before booking.
What does the bespoke facial include?
The published menu lists a 45-minute bespoke facial. Ask the clinic for the current treatment steps and what is included.
Can I book a facial and peel together?
Discuss this with the clinic first. Products and exfoliation need to be planned together, and combining treatments is not automatically suitable.
Do I have to buy products afterwards?
Ask about any recommended homecare, its purpose and cost before deciding. You can enquire about the facial without committing to a product purchase.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s make
time for you.
Ask a question or arrange an appointment with the clinic.