One of our Skin Therapists delivering Hydrafacial to one of Dr. Lauren Medical Aesthetics clinic's patient.

Hydrafacial for the Holidays: Get Glowing Before You Go

The One Treatment Your Skin Needs Before (and After) Your Summer Holiday

We plan every detail of our holidays, from outfits to itineraries to skincare, but even the most thought-out routines can unravel once travel, sun, and stress come into the mix. It’s easy to forget, but your skin goes through a lot when you’re travelling.

For many of us, the lead-up to a holiday involves late nights, stress, and chaotic last-minute packing, which doesn’t leave much room for self-care or sleep. And then come the long flights, relentless sun exposure, drying cabin air, and unfamiliar climates, and your skin takes a hit before your holiday even begins.

This leads to congestion, dehydration, and sudden breakouts [2][6]. Not exactly what you want to deal with on your holiday.

But don’t worry, at Dr Lauren’s medical aesthetic clinic in Hamilton, we have just the thing to keep your skin on track with Hydrafacial, the perfect holiday skin treatment.

Whether you’re prepping to go somewhere or just getting back, it keeps your skin plump, polished, and photo-ready. It works as both a pre-holiday skincare boost and a post-sun treatment reset, restoring hydration and radiance when your skin needs it most.

Why Hydrafacial is the Ultimate Skin Treatment

he Hydrafacial is no ordinary facial. It uses patented vortex-fusion technology to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and infuse your skin with hydration, antioxidants and active ingredients [3].

One of our Skin Suite team cleansing a patient's face to prep her for Hydrafacial.

Hydrafacial Boosters
and Add-ons

Your skin doesn’t act the same every day, especially around holidays. That’s why one of the biggest perks of a Hydrafacial is how customisable it is. Each treatment can be tailored to suit where you are in your skincare journey.

If you’re prepping for your holiday, a brightening booster like Vitamin C can help amplify your glow before you take off.

If you’re recovering after a holiday, a calming serum infused with hyaluronic acid or peptides can help restore hydration and soothe your skin [1][3][6].

Whether you’re dealing with breakouts, dehydration, dullness, or sensitivity, there’s a booster designed to target exactly what your skin needs [3][7][8].

It’s this flexibility that makes the Hydrafacial an all-in-one summer facial you can trust, no matter how your skin is behaving.

One of our Skin Suite team cleansing a patient's face to prep her for Hydrafacial.
A patient holding a vial of the gunk that came out of her face after getting a Hydrafacial.

Your Hydrafacial
Clinic Experience

At Dr Lauren’s medical aesthetic clinic, a Hydrafacial treatment is refreshingly simple with no fuss, no irritation, and no downtime.

Each appointment takes as little as 30 minutes, making it an easy fit for even the busiest holiday schedule. The treatment itself is gentle but thorough.

You’ll feel a light, satisfying suction as the device moves through each phase: cleansing, extracting, and hydrating [9]. Most patients find it soothing and instantly rewarding.

Their skin looks fresher and feels cleaner afterwards, and continues to improve over the next 48 hours as the active ingredients work their magic beneath the surface [8][9].

To get the most out of your treatment, timing your Hydrafacial correctly makes all the difference. For the ultimate holiday skin strategy, book an appointment at our Hamilton clinic at both ends of your trip.

A treatment before you travel gets your skin in top condition, and one after helps undo the effects of sun, salt, and SPF, leaving you with skin that’s radiant long after the holiday ends [5][7].

It’s rare to find a single treatment that works as well before and after a holiday, but that’s exactly what the Hydrafacial at Dr Lauren’s clinic in Hamilton delivers.

As a summer facial, it covers all the bases, it’s fast, effective, personalised, and focused on long-lasting glowing skin.

Add Hydrafacial to your pre-holiday skincare prep and follow up with it as your post-sun treatment when you return. It’s a simple addition to your routine that makes a visible difference, no matter where your travels take you.

Bibliography

  1. Aestha Clinic. (n.d.). Revive Your Skin with Our Most Effective Post Holiday Skin Treatment. [online] Available at:
    https://aestha.co.uk/post-holiday-skin-treatment/

  2. Bennett, K. (2023). Summer Holiday Skin Care. [online] Melior Clinics. Available at:
    https://www.meliorclinics.co.uk/blog/2023/07/18/summer-holiday-skin-care/

  3. Hydrafacial UK. (n.d.). How it Works. [online] Available at:
    https://hydrafacial.co.uk/how-it-works/

  4. Laser Clinics. (2025). 6 Essential Post-Holiday Skincare Tips to Restore Your Glow. [online] Available at:
    https://www.laserclinics.co.uk/blogs/6-essential-post-holiday-skincare-tips-to-restore-your-glow/

  5. Persona Medical. (2018). HydraFacial on Holiday – Tips for before, on Board and Abroad. [online] Available at:
    https://www.personamedical.co.uk/hydrafacial-holiday-tips-board-abroad/

  6. Scrivener, L. (n.d.). Sun, Sea and Skincare – Top Tips for Your Summer Holiday Skin! [online] Eden Skin Clinic. Available at:
    https://www.edenskinclinic.co.uk/blog/sun-sea-and-skincare-top-tips-for-your-summer-holiday-skin/

  7. South Face Skin. (2025). The Best Times to Get a HydraFacial (and Why Your Skin Will Thank You!). [online] Available at:
    https://www.southfaceskin.com/the-best-times-to-get-a-hydrafacial-and-why-your-skin-will-thank-you/

  8. The Nantwich Clinic. (2025). How to Prepare for Your HydraFacial Appointment. [online] Available at:
    https://thenantwichclinic.co.uk/how-to-prepare-for-your-hydrafacial-appointment/

  9. Transform Medical Services. (2020). My Experience of the HydraFacial UK. [online] Available at:
    https://www.transforminglives.co.uk/latest-news/my-experience-of-the-hydrafacial-uk/

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