How to Prepare for a Home Spa Session: A Practical Guide for Your Skin and Space
A home spa session is even better when you prepare for it. Here is what to do in the days before, how to set up the space, and what to avoid on the day and afterwards.
Booked a spa session at home? Lovely. Now one simple question makes all the difference: how do you prepare? Good preparation makes the session more comfortable, helps your specialist work easily and makes the results last longer.
In one sentence: prepare your skin a few days ahead, prepare the room an hour before, and give yourself time to rest afterwards. Here are the details, step by step.
A few days before: get your skin ready
The most important thing in the days before is keeping your skin calm and hydrated, and avoiding anything that could make it sensitive on the day.
Drink water regularly — hydrated skin responds better to products.
Moisturise your body daily, especially before a Moroccan bath or scrub.
Pause strong exfoliants and retinol on the face three to five days before a facial — after checking with your doctor if they were prescribed.
Avoid waxing for at least two days before a scrub or Moroccan bath.
Limit direct sun: sunburnt skin cannot handle exfoliation or heat.
If your session is a facial
Leave your skin as it is before the appointment: no new products, no squeezing spots, and tell your specialist everything you currently use. That way she can tailor your deep cleansing facial with the right steps and products.
You do not need a special room or complicated set-up — just a quiet, warm spot with space for your specialist and her tools, close to a bathroom if the session needs water.
1Pick the room: a quiet bedroom or sitting room with space for a massage table (roughly two metres by one, plus room to move around).
2Set the temperature: turn the AC down a little — the body cools as it relaxes.
3Lighting: soft warm light, or daylight with a curtain.
4Towels: two or three clean towels, even though your specialist brings supplies.
5Quiet: silence phone notifications and arrange uninterrupted time with the family.
6Extra touch: calm music, light incense or a scented candle — nothing too strong.
Your LAMORA specialist brings the essential tools and products, including the massage table for massage sessions, so there is nothing special to buy.
On the day: what to do and what to avoid
Take a warm shower beforehand, without heavy creams or oils.
Have a light meal at least an hour before; skip heavy food.
Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to remove, and take off jewellery.
Tie your hair back for back or facial treatments.
Keep a glass of water ready for afterwards.
Talk to your specialist before you start
The first five minutes matter. Tell your specialist what you expect from the session, any allergy, injury or health condition, and the pressure you like. Do not hesitate to ask for lighter pressure or a different water temperature during the session — it is your time, and your comfort comes first.
When is it better to postpone?
Sometimes rescheduling is the best choice for your skin and health. Move your appointment if:
You have a fever, a cold or any infection — for your comfort and your specialist's safety.
There is sunburn, a cut or skin inflammation on the area to be treated.
You recently had a medical aesthetic procedure such as a chemical peel or laser, until your doctor says it is fine.
You feel very tired or dizzy on the day.
You are in the first days after surgery or a muscle injury.
Postponing in these cases costs you nothing — it means you get the full benefit when you are at your best. Reschedule as early as you can so a new time is easy to arrange.
Quick checklist before your specialist arrives
The room is quiet, warm and tidy.
Clean towels are ready.
Your phone is on silent.
You remember to mention any allergy or health condition.
A glass of water is waiting for afterwards.
After the session: making it last
The best thing to do after a spa session is stay relaxed — and that is the biggest advantage of a session at home: no driving, no traffic, just rest.
Drink two glasses of water in the first hour.
After a massage: avoid very hot showers or hard exercise the same day, and leave the oil on for a while if your specialist suggests it.
After a Moroccan bath or scrub: moisturise well and avoid direct sun.
After a facial: skip heavy make-up for 24 hours and wear sunscreen the next day.
Note what you loved so you can ask for it next time.
How to combine several services in one day
You can turn your day into a full spa day by ordering services wisely. The rule: start with what cleanses and exfoliates, then what relaxes, then what beautifies.
2Then relax: a relaxation massage on clean skin that absorbs oils better.
3Finish with the beauty touches: manicure and pedicure, so the polish stays perfect once water and oils are done.
Avoid combining waxing with a scrub or Moroccan bath on the same day — leave at least two days between them.
Book your home session with LAMORA
With LAMORA you choose the service in the app, pin your address on the map, then pick the day and time. On the day, a trained specialist arrives with everything the session needs, so you enjoy a complete spa experience without leaving home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy anything before a home spa session?
No. Your specialist brings the essential tools and products; you just need a quiet space and clean towels.
How much space do I need for a massage at home?
Enough for a massage table plus about half a metre around it — a medium bedroom or sitting room is usually fine.
Can I book a session for myself and a relative at the same time?
Yes, you can choose the number of people when booking — a lovely way to spend time together.
What if I feel uncomfortable during the session?
Tell your specialist straight away so she can adjust pressure, temperature or the step, or stop if you need. Your comfort comes first.
A full spa day at home
Choose your LAMORA service and book a time that suits you — we take care of the rest.
