The Importance of Regular Facial Treatments
Facials are the perfect way to relax and feel rejuvenated – but the benefits of routine facials extend far beyond a little R&R. Scheduling regular, consistent facials with a professional should be a key part of your beauty and skin health routine.
So how often should you be scheduling out your facials? We recommend once a month for best results. Getting this monthly attention is great because your skin can change with the seasons and with differences in your lifestyle. Also - this timeline is a good rule of thumb because your skin regenerates and goes through its full life cycle about every 30 days. Facials enhance your skin’s natural ability to regenerate.
What is a Facial?
A facial is a customized skin care treatment for your face. Facials thoroughly cleanse your skin, remove impurities, and provide vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to improve your skin’s health and appearance. They also help treat and prevent common skin problems.
If you've never had a facial before, you can expect a few basic steps. These include cleansing, exfoliating, extraction, face and neck massage, and a facial mask. Facials are perfect for general skin health - but also help treat specific skin problems. A skin consultation will be completed to determine the right products for your skin type to be used during the facial - and recommendations for what to use at home.
Benefits of Routine Facials
Regardless of your skin type, facials result in healthier, younger looking skin. Here are the top benefits you can expect from getting routine facials:
Clear Complexion
Facials treat dull, devitalized skin and reveal the fresh, healthy skin underneath. They reduce the visibility of sun damage, acne scars, and other discolorations. Smoothing out skin texture gives you that balanced complexion and radiant glow we all want to see.
Regular facials not only help treat current skin problems but also prevent future ones. Facials protect you from developing dry patches, excessive oiliness, and acne breakouts. Taking care of current issues - all while proactively preventing the development of future problems, is the best way to ensure your skin looks as clean and clear as possible.
Deep Clean
Your pores can easily become clogged with excess oil, dead skin cells, or dirt and grime. This makes them appear larger and more visible. While your daily skincare routine can help - sometimes it's just not enough. Getting regular facials decongests your pores more thoroughly and effectively.
During the extraction part of a facial, any clogged pores are cleaned out. Pimples can also be extracted during this process - depending on their depth and size. Extractions are best left to a professional. Trying to do this at home may result in you damaging your pores, spreading bacteria, and ultimately making your skin worse than it was before.
Another benefit - unclogging your pores helps your skin products absorb better – boosting their effectiveness. Clear, smooth skin helps your make-up go on smoother with less product needed to give you that flawless look.
Anti-Aging Effects
Regular facials make fine lines and wrinkles appear less noticeable, giving you a more youthful glow. Facials also encourage collagen production, improving your skin’s elasticity. This decreases the visibility of concerns like crow’s feet, sagging lids, and under eye bags.
During the exfoliation process of your facial, dead skin cells are removed. This boosts skin cell turnover, encouraging the growth of new healthy skin cells. Fresh, new skin gives you that radiant glow that you’re missing when the dead skin builds up.
Relax and Rejuvenate
There is something to be said for the importance of stress reduction. Stress is part of life, but managing it is key when it comes to the toll it can take on your skin. Stress can lead to a variety of problems like acne and other skin disorders like dermatitis, erythema, and psoriasis.
Facials are an excellent way to decompress. The massage and mask are relaxing and help with lymphatic drainage and blood circulation. Improved circulation brings more nutrients and oxygen to the skin. Just scheduling this time for yourself is a great way to honor your own self-care, while also doing something great for your skin health.
Professional Skin Evaluation
When you get your facial, you’re also getting one-on-one attention from a professional. While they provide this treatment, they’re also examining and assessing your skin. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about your skin type and how you should be caring for yourself.
Getting examined by a professional helps you learn more about products appropriate for your unique skin. Knowing what to use at home in combination with routine facials will give you the best results in the long run.
We offer a variety of different facials here at Polished MedSpa to meet your specific needs and goals. Book an appointment with our aesthetician Tatum today and get your next facial on the books. We look forward to helping you improve your skin health and achieve a youthful, brighter glow!
XO, Lauren