Preparation · How to
How to prepare your skin before camouflage
Calm, healthy, un-tanned skin gives the best result. This checklist covers the weeks and days before your session.
Weeks before
- No tanning. A tan changes the colour I match to. Keep the area out of the sun, and avoid tanning beds and self-tan.
- Calm skin. If the area is irritated, broken out or sunburned, tell me. We may move the date.
“We don’t fix texture, we fix color.”
Evelyn Alvares Vega, founder of SKINEAV
Days before
- Pause strong products on the area: exfoliating acids, retinoids, scrubs. If a doctor prescribed something, ask them first.
- Hair removal: avoid waxing or laser on the area right before your session. Ask me whether shaving is fine for your area.
- Alcohol: skip it the night before.
Real results and real moments
On the day
- Clean skin, no lotion, oil or makeup on the area
- Eat beforehand and bring water
- Loose, comfortable clothing. See what to wear
How it works at SKINEAV
- Photo or callSend a photo or book a free phone consult. Honest first answer.
- Assessment & colour testIn clinic, Evelyn checks your skin and tests a custom formula.
- TreatmentPigment placed precisely, only where it is needed, one-on-one.
- Heal & reviewThe colour settles over weeks; follow-ups are planned if needed.
Tell me about
- New medications or health changes
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Anything new or changing on the area
If you are unsure whether something matters, mention it. It is always better to ask.
Frequently asked questions
Can I tan before my camouflage appointment?
No. A tan changes the colour being matched. Keep the area out of the sun beforehand.
Should I stop using retinol before camouflage?
Pause strong products like retinoids and exfoliating acids on the area in the days before, unless your doctor advises otherwise.