Contraindications & Pre-Treatment Information

At bare. by the beach, your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. Before any treatment, we ask all clients to complete a pre-treatment consultation form. This helps us understand your medical history, skin type, lifestyle, and any sensitivities, ensuring we provide a treatment that is both effective and safe.

Why We Ask About Your Health

Everybody is unique, and certain health conditions, medications, or recent procedures can affect how your skin responds to treatments. By collecting this information, we can:

  • Recommend the best treatments for your individual needs.

  • Avoid any reactions or complications.

  • Tailor your experience to achieve optimal results.

Your information is kept strictly confidential and used only to provide you with the safest and most effective care.

Main Contraindications

Some conditions mean we cannot perform certain treatments or may need to adapt the approach:

  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding – Some treatments, products, or electrical therapies may not be suitable.

  • Skin conditions, infections, open wounds, or sunburn – Treatments can worsen irritation or slow healing.

  • Severe heart, liver, or kidney conditions – Certain treatments can affect circulation or absorption.

  • Uncontrolled Diabetes - May effect healing and tolerance to certain treatments.

  • High/Low blood pressure - Some treatments may need to be adapted for safety.

  • Active cancer or undergoing chemotherapy/radiotherapy – Some procedures are contraindicated, or require medical clearance.

  • Autoimmune Borne Illness or Autoimmune Disorders - May effect healing and increase the risk of infection.

  • Recent surgery or cosmetic procedures – We may need a healing period before treatment.

  • Allergies to ingredients – We always check products against your known sensitivities.

Specific & Treatment-Dependent Contraindications

Certain treatments have more precise restrictions:

  • Waxing / Hair Removal: Varicose veins, skin lesions, eczema, or recent laser treatments.

  • Facials / Skin Boosters / Microneedling: Acne cysts, rosacea flare-ups, cold sores, or keloid-prone skin. Scleroderma.

  • Cellstory Liquid Needling: Avoid if allergic to nuts.

  • Miracle Mask Treatments: Avoid if allergic to eggs.

  • Salicylic Acid Peels: Avoid if allergic to aspirin.

  • Skin Boosters: Avoid id allergic to Hyaluronic acid

  • Electrical or Advanced Therapies (e.g., CACI, Radiofrequency): Pacemakers, epilepsy, or metal implants in treated areas.

  • Massage / Body Treatments: Recent fractures, blood clotting disorders, high blood pressure, or deep vein thrombosis.

Your therapist will review your information with you before any treatment and advise if it’s safe to proceed, or if modifications are needed.

Our Promise

We aim to make your experience at bare. by the beach relaxing, enjoyable, and safe. Being honest and thorough in your pre-treatment information allows us to deliver the best results with your safety in mind.

If you have any doubts or questions about suitability, our team is always happy to advise.