Welcome – You’re In

Client Private Page

Now that your treatment is booked, you’ve unlocked this private page – something I’ve created just for my clients.

It’s full of details to help you prepare, feel completely at ease, and get the very best from your time with me.

This isn’t the kind of facial you rush into (or out of). It’s an experience and this space is your personal guide to it.

You’ll find everything from how to arrive feeling calm and ready, to where to find my tucked-away little sanctuary.

Take your time reading through and know that everything here has been put together with care, just for you.

Lauren, x

Lauren, facialist and founder of At Laurens in Grays, Essex, smiling in her beauty studio

Before You Arrive

A Few Gentle Recommendations. To get the most from your facial, here are a few ways you can prepare – physically, mentally, energetically:

Keep your skin bare – Please arrive without makeup if you can (especially mascara). It makes for more time spent on your skin. 

Slow things down beforehand – If possible, avoid squeezing in errands or stressful plans right before. Give yourself a little breathing space so you arrive feeling relaxed, not rushed.

Hydrate – Drinking water before (and after) helps your skin respond beautifully to the treatment.

Avoid active skincare – Try to skip retinol, AHAs, or strong exfoliants for at least 48 hours before your facial, unless I’ve advised otherwise.

Come comfy – You’ll be wrapped up and cosy on the treatment bed, but feel free to wear something that’s easy to change out of, and that you feel good in.

Warm and welcoming portrait of Lauren, skincare specialist and mum of three in Essex

What to Expect in Your Treatment

Stepping into my studio isn’t just about skincare it’s an invitation to completely switch off.

You’ll be welcomed into a calm, private space with soft lighting, gentle music, and a bed that feels like a warm cloud. Every facial is tailored to you – your skin, your energy, your needs on the day.

Expect expert techniques blended with mindful touch, advanced skin treatments where needed, and a full-body exhale by the time we’re done.

You might chat. You might drift off. You’ll leave feeling renewed – inside and out.

Local skincare and beauty clinic in the heart of Grays, Essex

Aftercare & Post-Facial Rituals

To extend that post-facial glow (and keep the results going), here’s how to care for your skin after:

Keep it simple
Avoid exfoliants, active ingredients, or heavy makeup for at least 24–48 hours post-treatment. Let your skin breathe and do its thing.

Stay hydrated and nourished
Your skin’s had a beautiful reset – support it with plenty of water and nutrient-rich foods.

Hands off!
As tempting as it may be, try not to touch your face too much post-facial. Your pores are open, your skin is fresh – and it’s best left uninterrupted.

SPF, always
Your skin will be more sensitive to sun exposure. Protect your glow with a good mineral SPF – even if it’s cloudy.

If I’ve recommended any specific aftercare or products during your treatment, follow that guidance first and foremost. Every skin is different.

Professional-grade skincare products used in facials at At Laurens

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU

Directions to the Studio

Address:
13 Woodend close, Grays, Essex, RM17 5FN

How to get here:
on occasion, Some sat nav systems have given direction to the wrong address. When entering the address please check that you have selected WOODEND CLOSE and not WOODWARD CLOSE (this is a few streets away) 

My front door is white, so if you find you have arrived at a brown door, you’re not in the right place. 

In this instance, please use the following directions: Use postcode RM17 5JX 

  • This will take you to Russel Road (very short road)

  • At the end of this road you will now be facing a stone wall

  • Now turn left

  • almost immediately, take the first right

  • You will now be on Woodend close. Follow this road up a short hill and then keep going until you can’t go any further 

  • My drive will be on your left hand side

 

Please aim to arrive exactly on time. I plan each appointment with care so you have a calm welcome, and my previous client has time to leave in peace.

Parking:
There is an allocated parking space for you on my driveway 

Waiting area 
I am not able to offer a waiting area, so I kindly ask that you wait in your car and I will collect you at your appointment time and walk you through to the studio. 

Curated skincare essentials handpicked by Lauren for tailored facial treatments