Let’s be honest – as much as we look forward to a holiday, there can be so much to organise before you go. So instead of adding to your to-do list, let me help you tick something off it.
Booking your pre-holiday appointments in early means your skin and body are taken care of – one less thing to think about, so you can relax and enjoy the run-up. Whether you’re dreaming of confidently strutting about in your swimsuit, glowing in the evening sun or simply feeling wonderful in your own skin, here’s how to arrive feeling your absolute best. These are the worries I hear most every summer, and exactly what we’d recommend for each one.
“I get sweaty underarms and worry about marks on my clothes.”
Nobody wants to be thinking about damp patches when they’re trying to relax in the heat. A few small wrinkle-relaxing injections into the underarms can significantly reduce sweating for several months, so you can wear what you like and simply forget about it. It’s quick and effective – just book a couple of weeks ahead so you’re sorted in good time. Book Consultation with Prescriptive Nurse
“I want my skin to look its best without heaps of makeup in the heat.”
The secret isn’t better makeup – it’s better skin. Two things make the biggest difference in the weeks before you travel: exfoliation to remove dull, dead cells and boost radiance, and hydration to plump the skin.
My go-to treatment for flawless makeup-free skin is microneedling with exosomes. This all-round skin perfecter improves radiance, texture, redness and pigmentation. Aim for two fortnightly treatments, with the last falling around two weeks before your holiday.
Profhilo is another wonderful option – particularly if you’re flying, since time in the air is so dehydrating. It’s an injectable skin booster that delivers hyaluronic acid into the skin, where it hydrates and stimulates your own collagen and elastin. Working from the inside out, it can restore hydration and glow far more effectively than any moisturiser and it’s best booked a few days before you travel.
Finally, finish with a Platinum HydraFacial a day or two before you fly for that instant, lit-from-within glow. The result? Less foundation, more confidence.
“My skin always breaks out on holiday.”
A change of climate, new sunscreen and a few late nights can all unsettle the skin – but a little planning keeps it calm.
Don’t skip cleansing, even when you’re tired; choose a non-comedogenic SPF (we love AlumierMD Clear Shield, a physical rather than chemical sunscreen); and pack a targeted spot treatment just in case. Purchase Alumier MD Clear Shield
For extra help, book a Personalised HydraFacial about a week before you travel – it deep-cleanses, clears congestion and leaves skin looking fresh before you jet off. For best results, add Dermalux LED to your facial: the blue light can help kill the bacteria that lead to breakouts and calm inflammation, for clearer, more settled skin.
“I always get razor bumps on my bikini line.”
This one’s easily solved. Swap shaving for a Lycon bikini wax a few days before you travel – the results are smoother and last far longer. We use gentle Lycon SoBerry Hot Wax followed by Lycon Ingrown-X-It Solution to minimise bumps, irritation and ingrown hairs. Prefer a longer term fix? Laser hair removal is the lasting answer – just start early, as a full course is typically 6–8 treatments spaced around a month apart.
“I want a tan – without spending the first few days pale, or risking the damage.” Why wait for a tan when you can arrive with one? A spray tan gives an instant healthy glow, helps you look slimmer and more toned, and is far kinder to your skin than baking in the sun. For best results, book it the day before you fly, exfoliate well beforehand, wear SPF from day one and moisturise daily to keep your glow. Book Spray Tan
For a little extra colour while you’re away – without the wrinkles or pigmentation we risk sunbathing – cheat your facial glow with tanning drops instead (I love Clarins). And protect your skin with my three golden rules: SPF 50 every single day, a hat whenever possible and a vitamin C serum each morning beneath your suncream. Your future skin will thank you. Discover my favourite Vitamin C Serum here
“I’m panicking about wearing a swimsuit.”
You’re not alone – and you may not need to change much at all. So often what we really want isn’t to be smaller, but to feel firmer and more toned. It helps to know that we naturally lose around 3–8% of our muscle mass per decade after 30, so building a little muscle back can make a real difference to how toned we look.
Begin strength training as early as you can – simple bodyweight exercises are a perfect starting point – and consider EMSCULPT NEO, which can help build muscle and reduce stubborn fat at the same time. Remember, confidence is far more attractive than perfection.
“I wish I’d lost a few inches ahead of summer.”
This is one of the most common things I hear every summer – and the good news is you don’t need to lose a huge amount to feel more confident. Sometimes shifting a few stubborn inches from the tummy, hips or thighs makes all the difference.
There’s no need for crash diets either – focus on healthy, consistent habits, and remember every week counts. If it’s stubborn fat you’re battling, Emerald Laser is a painless, no-downtime treatment that targets and reduces fat cells, with most clients losing an average of 6 inches. Results take time so the sooner your start, the better.
“I’m conscious of my cellulite.”
Cellulite comes up a lot in the clinic as the weather gets warmer – and the reassuring news is there’s plenty we can do. For an instant improvement, a spray tan helps disguise dimples and creates a smoother appearance. If your holiday is still a few weeks off, Emerald Laser is FDA-cleared for the safe, effective treatment of cellulite – a course of 8 sessions can also help reduce stubborn fat and boost your body confidence before you travel.
“I don’t love getting my arms out in summer.”
As we age, skin naturally loses collagen and elastin, and the upper arms are often one of the first areas to soften. The good news? There’s plenty we can do to help firm and tone them. Build a little muscle where you can, keep skin well hydrated, and consider LipoFirm Pro, which tightens loose, crepey skin while helping to contour the upper arms.
For crepey skin in particular, Sofwave is a great choice – it’s FDA-cleared to lift and tighten this notoriously tricky area, using gentle ultrasound to stimulate fresh collagen, with no needles and no downtime.
And to rebuild lost muscle and definition, EMSCULPT NEO can help tone and strengthen the upper arms too. For best results, start a few weeks before you travel.
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“My eyes always look puffy in the holiday photos.”
Salty food, a glass or two and disrupted sleep can all lead to fluid retention around the eyes. The simple fixes help: stay well hydrated, sleep with your head slightly elevated and keep a cooling eye gel handy. If under-eye bags are a real concern, EMFACE Eyes can help lift and firm the eye area for a brighter, more refreshed look in every photo.
Your Holiday Glow-Up Countdown
Think of this as your personal roadmap to stepping off the plane feeling wonderful. Whether your holiday is months away or just a few sleeps off, there’s always something we can do. Here’s when to book what:
As they say – the best time to start was when you booked the holiday. The second-best time is today. So, whether you’re counting down the months or the sleeps, let’s build your perfect glow-up plan together
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