Health, Hygiene & Treatment Policies
Freya Beauty & Skin Clinic | Naas, Co. Kildare
Your comfort and safety are important to us.
This page explains our hygiene standards, patch-testing requirements, treatment preparation, safety guidelines and aftercare advice.
Please read the information relevant to your treatment before attending your appointment.
For booking, cancellation, payment and privacy information, please see our Terms & Privacy page.
Hygiene & Safety Standards
We take hygiene and treatment safety seriously at Freya Beauty & Skin Clinic.
To help maintain a clean and professional treatment environment:
- Tools, equipment and treatment areas are cleaned and disinfected between clients.
- Disposable materials are used where appropriate.
- Fresh towels and linens are provided for treatments.
- Our therapists follow professional salon hygiene and treatment protocols.
- Equipment and treatment areas are prepared appropriately before each client.
If you are unwell, have an active infection, contagious condition or anything that may affect the safety of your treatment, please contact us before your appointment.
Patch Testing Policy
Patch testing is required for certain treatments to help reduce the risk of an allergic or adverse reaction.
Patch tests are required for:
- Waxing
- Brow tinting
- Lash tinting
- LVL Lash Lift
- Brow Lamination
A patch test must be completed within the required timeframe before your treatment.
If you are new to Freya Beauty & Skin Clinic, or if your previous patch test is no longer valid under our current patch-testing policy, a new patch test will be required.
If a valid patch test has not been completed when required, we may not be able to carry out your treatment.
Tanning Patch Tests
A spray-tan patch test is recommended for new tanning clients and clients with particularly sensitive or reactive skin.
If you have had a previous reaction to tanning products or have concerns about sensitivity, please speak to us before booking.
Age Policy
We do not provide treatments to anyone under 16 years of age.
Proof of age may be requested at the time of booking or when attending your appointment.
Before Your Appointment
Preparation varies depending on the treatment you are having.
As a general guide:
- Arrive a few minutes early if you need to complete a consultation.
- Avoid wearing heavy makeup before facial treatments where possible.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing for massage, body treatments and spray tanning.
- Avoid sunbeds and excessive tanning before waxing, chemical peels or advanced skin treatments.
- Tell your therapist about any medication, allergies, medical conditions or skin concerns that may affect your treatment.
- Let us know about recent cosmetic procedures, skin treatments or changes to your health.
If you are unsure whether something is relevant, please tell your therapist before treatment.
Treatment Safety & Aftercare
Aftercare is an important part of your treatment.
Following the correct preparation and aftercare can help reduce irritation and support the best possible treatment result.
The guidance below covers the main treatments available at Freya Beauty & Skin Clinic.
Facials, Chemical Peels & Advanced Skin Treatments
Skin can be more sensitive after facial and advanced skin treatments.
The exact aftercare will depend on the treatment you receive, and your therapist may give you additional instructions.
Before Treatment
Please tell your therapist if you:
- Use prescription or strong active skincare.
- Use retinoids or retinol products.
- Are taking medication that affects your skin.
- Have recently had another advanced facial treatment.
- Have recently had a chemical peel, laser or other skin procedure.
- Have active irritation, infection, wounds or sunburn.
- Have recently had significant sun exposure.
Your therapist may need to adapt or postpone your treatment depending on your skin and the treatment planned.
Aftercare
Following a facial, chemical peel or advanced skin treatment:
- Avoid excessive heat, steam, saunas and strenuous exercise for the period advised by your therapist.
- Avoid direct or excessive sun exposure.
- Wear a broad-spectrum SPF of at least SPF 30 daily.
- Avoid exfoliating products and active skincare ingredients until your therapist advises that they can be restarted.
- Avoid picking, scratching or peeling the skin.
- Keep skincare gentle while the skin is recovering.
- Avoid makeup for the period advised after more advanced treatments.
- Follow any specific homecare instructions given by your therapist.
Active ingredients may include retinol, Vitamin C, glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, mandelic acid, AHAs, BHAs and chemical exfoliants.
Please always tell us about prescription skincare, retinoids or other active products you are using before an advanced treatment.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a more advanced treatment and requires careful preparation and aftercare.
Before Microneedling
Please tell your therapist about:
- Prescription skincare or retinoid use
- Active acids or exfoliating skincare
- Current or recent medication
- Active skin infections or inflammation
- Recent skin procedures
- Recent sun exposure or sunburn
- Any medical condition that may affect healing
Certain medications, skincare products or skin conditions may mean your treatment needs to be postponed.
Microneedling Aftercare
After microneedling, your skin may feel warm, sensitive or appear red.
Follow the aftercare given by your therapist carefully.
As a general guide:
- Keep skincare gentle.
- Avoid exfoliating products and strong active ingredients.
- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure.
- Wear SPF daily.
- Avoid picking or scratching the skin.
- Avoid excessive heat, steam, sauna and strenuous exercise while the skin is settling.
- Avoid swimming during the initial recovery period.
- Avoid makeup for the period advised by your therapist.
- Do not introduce new active skincare while the skin is recovering.
Your therapist will explain when your normal skincare routine can be gradually restarted.
Chemical Peel Aftercare
Chemical peels can temporarily make the skin more sensitive.
Following your peel:
- Use the recommended gentle homecare.
- Wear SPF every day.
- Avoid direct sun exposure where possible.
- Do not pick, peel or pull at flaking skin.
- Avoid scrubs and other exfoliating treatments.
- Avoid retinol, acids and other strong active skincare until advised.
- Avoid excessive heat, steam and sauna during the initial recovery period.
- Avoid additional peels or resurfacing treatments until your skin has recovered.
Some redness, dryness or flaking may occur depending on the peel used.
Your therapist will advise you on what to expect from your particular treatment.
Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning removes surface dead skin and fine facial hair, so the skin may feel more exposed immediately afterwards.
Before Dermaplaning
Please tell us about:
- Active breakouts or inflamed skin
- Cuts, wounds or infections
- Recent chemical peels
- Strong active skincare
- Recent sunburn
- Other recent facial procedures
Dermaplaning Aftercare
After treatment:
- Keep skincare gentle.
- Wear SPF daily.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure.
- Avoid strong exfoliants or active skincare for the period advised.
- Avoid picking or scratching the skin.
- Follow any additional advice given by your therapist.
If dermaplaning is combined with a chemical peel, the aftercare for the peel should also be followed.
Waxing
Correct preparation and aftercare can help reduce sensitivity and minimise the risk of irritation or ingrown hairs.
Before Waxing
Please:
- Avoid strong active skincare products on the treatment area for the appropriate period beforehand.
- Tell your therapist if you are using retinoids, prescription skincare or medication that may affect the skin.
- Avoid sunbeds and excessive heat before waxing.
- Do not attend with sunburnt, broken, infected or severely irritated skin.
- Avoid exfoliating immediately before your appointment.
Clients taking oral retinoids such as Roaccutane cannot be waxed until the required period after completing the medication.
Waxing Aftercare
For the first 24 hours after waxing:
- Avoid very hot showers, baths and saunas.
- Avoid swimming.
- Avoid excessive sweating and strenuous exercise where possible.
- Avoid sunbeds and excessive sun exposure.
- Avoid fragranced or irritating products on freshly waxed skin.
- Avoid exfoliating the area immediately after treatment.
- Wear loose clothing after intimate or body waxing where possible.
Continue moisturising the skin regularly between waxing appointments.
Brow Tinting, Lash Tinting & Brow Treatments
A valid patch test is required where applicable before treatment.
Before Your Appointment
Please let us know if you have:
- Eye irritation
- Conjunctivitis
- An eye infection
- Broken or irritated skin around the treatment area
- A recent reaction to tinting or brow products
Treatments cannot be performed over an active infection or significantly inflamed area.
Strong retinol, acids and exfoliating skincare around the brow area may also need to be avoided before certain treatments.
LVL Lash Lift
A valid patch test must be completed before your LVL Lash Lift.
Before LVL
Please arrive with the eye area clean where possible.
Let us know if you have:
- Eye irritation
- Conjunctivitis
- An active eye infection
- Recent eye procedures
- A previous reaction to lash treatments
An LVL Lash Lift cannot be carried out while the eye area is actively inflamed or infected.
LVL Aftercare
After your treatment:
- Keep the lashes dry for the period advised by your therapist.
- Avoid steam, sauna and swimming during the initial setting period.
- Avoid rubbing or pulling at the lashes.
- Avoid heavy or oily products around the eye area during the initial aftercare period.
- Follow any conditioning advice given by your therapist.
- 24–48 hours avoid steam, sauna and swimming during this period.
Brow Lamination
A valid patch test is required before Brow Lamination.
Before Brow Lamination
Please tell us if:
- The brow area is irritated, broken or inflamed.
- You are using strong retinol, acids or exfoliating skincare around the brow area.
- You have recently reacted to a brow product or tint.
- You have had another treatment around the brow area that may affect suitability.
Brow Lamination Aftercare
After your appointment:
- Keep the brows dry during the initial setting period.
- Avoid steam, sauna and swimming.
- Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the brows.
- Avoid oil-based products around the brows during the initial aftercare period.
- Avoid strong active skincare directly around the brow area for several days.
- Brush and care for the brow hairs as advised by your therapist.
- 24–48 hours avoid steam, sauna and swimming during this period.
Threading
Threading may leave the skin temporarily pink or sensitive.
Aftercare
After threading:
- Avoid touching the treated area unnecessarily.
- Avoid heavy or fragranced products on irritated skin.
- Avoid strong exfoliating products immediately after treatment.
- Avoid excessive heat if the skin remains sensitive.
- Wear SPF on exposed facial areas.
If you use prescription or strong active skincare, let your therapist know before facial threading.
Spray Tanning
Good preparation makes a significant difference to the finished result.
Before Your Spray Tan
For an even tan:
- Shower and exfoliate the night before your appointment.
- Arrive with clean, dry skin.
- Do not apply makeup, perfume, deodorant, lotions or oils before your appointment.
- Avoid shaving or waxing on the same day as your tan.
- Complete tinting or waxing at least 24 hours before your tan.
- Wear loose, dark clothing afterwards.
Avoid tight clothing such as leggings, tight jeans, fitted tops, socks or footwear that may rub against the developing tan.
After Your Spray Tan
While your tan develops:
- Avoid showering.
- Avoid heavy sweating.
- Avoid applying products to the skin.
- 8–10 hours for the tan to develop before showering.
When you shower:
- Use a gentle wash.
- Avoid scrubbing the skin.
- Pat the skin dry rather than rubbing.
- Moisturise regularly afterwards.
To help your tan fade evenly:
- Avoid excessive exfoliation.
- Avoid long baths where possible.
- Be aware that swimming may cause the tan to fade more quickly.
- Moisturise daily.
The finished result can be affected by preparation, skincare products, sweating and tight clothing during development.
Massage Treatments
Please let your therapist know before your massage if you have:
- An injury
- A medical condition
- Recent surgery
- Areas of pain or discomfort
- A skin infection
- Pregnancy
- Any condition that may affect positioning or pressure
Massage pressure can be adapted to your comfort.
If there is any reason the treatment may not be suitable, your therapist may recommend adapting or postponing your appointment.
Massage Aftercare
After massage:
- Take your time getting up from the treatment bed.
- Drink water as normal.
- Avoid strenuous activity if you feel particularly relaxed or tender afterwards.
- Gentle movement may help after firmer massage.
- Follow any specific advice given by your therapist.
Some temporary muscular tenderness may occur following firmer treatments such as Deep Tissue Massage.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage at Freya Beauty & Skin Clinic is available after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Please tell your therapist:
- How many weeks pregnant you are.
- About any pregnancy-related complications.
- About areas of pain or discomfort.
- If you have been advised by a healthcare professional to avoid massage or certain activities.
Your positioning and treatment will be adapted for comfort during pregnancy.
If you are unsure whether massage is suitable for you, speak to your healthcare provider before booking.
When We May Need to Postpone a Treatment
There are occasions when it may be safer not to carry out a treatment.
We may need to adapt or postpone an appointment if:
- A required patch test has not been completed.
- The treatment area is infected or significantly inflamed.
- Skin is broken, damaged or sunburnt.
- A recent procedure affects treatment suitability.
- Medication or skincare creates a contraindication.
- Relevant medical information has not been provided.
- The therapist believes proceeding may not be appropriate or safe.
If you are unsure about anything before your appointment, please contact us.
Your Responsibility
Please provide accurate information about your health, medication, skincare and recent treatments.
If anything has changed since your previous appointment, let your therapist know.
This is particularly important for:
- Prescription medication
- Prescription skincare
- Retinoids
- Allergies
- Pregnancy
- Recent surgery
- Cosmetic procedures
- Skin conditions
- Previous reactions to treatments or products
This information allows us to assess whether your treatment can safely go ahead.
Questions Before Your Treatment?
If you are unsure about preparation, aftercare, medication, patch testing or whether a treatment is suitable for you, please contact us before your appointment.
Freya Beauty & Skin Clinic
Frederick House
New Row
Naas
Co. Kildare
W91 T9DD
Phone: 083 480 8672 / 045 874 451
Email: hello@freya.ie