A facial is an essential skin treatment to take care of your skin regularly. It's not only relaxing & rejuvenating for your face it's also soothing for your mind.

Facials deeply exfoliate your skin to clear all the debris that’s been lingering on your face. It decreases puffiness and fluid buildup that comes from lymphatic system. Facials also increase circulation in your face and help slow down the aging process.

It's ideal to get a facial every 4 weeks however 5-6 weeks is great too. But just getting a facial is not enough. You've got to take care of your skin post-facial.

Here are some tips on how to take care of your skin after a deluxe facial -

1. Avoid putting on makeup or other facial products for at least 24 hours after your treatment, let all the products skin into your skin from your treatment and  then follow your skin regime as normal.

2. Your skin contains lots of pores to help it “breathe”, and applying makeup or piling on facial products like moisturisers or serums right after a facial not only undermines the effects of the facial, but will also clog your pores and congest your skin.

3. Avoid picking at your skin or use abrasive skincare products like scrubs for at least 7 days after your treatment. Do not touch your face! 

4. It is normal to experience slight redness after a facial, itching or irritation after an extraction. It’s important to let your skin repair itself after undergoing a facial treatment. Touching your face or scrubbing your skin will worsen it. 

We don’t want any infections and our fingers carry germs and bacteria! 

5. Stay away from direct heat for up to 48 hours after your treatment. Direct heat can include sunbeds, saunas or hot spas. It is best to avoid suntanning on the beach right after a facial as well, as your skin is completely raw and vulnerable during this time, and may not be well-protected against the sun’s harmful UV rays.

6. Refrain from smoking or drinking alcohol for up to 72 hours after your treatment. The smoke from cigarettes contain particles that can clog your pores, and after a facial treatment your facial pores are almost always larger and can easily trap smoke particles. This can worsen your skin condition even if you have just had a treatment.

Similarly, alcohol contains compounds that can affect your skin and speed up the aging process. Stay clear of harmful substances after a facial treatment and the benefits of your facial will last longer.

7. Stay hydrated. Water is so good for your skin! Be sure to drink lots of water afterward. Staying hydrated will prevent dehydration, flush out toxins and leave you with a healthy, glowing complexion.change your pillow case! 

8. Do not use any retinoids products for 5-7 days after your facial.  Facial treatments leave your skin sensitive for about a week because I have thoroughly exfoliated your skin.  Despite the several benefits of retinoid products, they also make your skin sensitive. Using retinoids could damage your skin after a facial, reversing the intended effects of the facial treatment.

9. Wear daily broad spectrum SPF for at least 7 days after treatment. As mentioned above, facials deeply exfoliate your skin to clear all the debris that’s been lingering on your face. However, the removal of dead skin cells leaves your skin vulnerable to damage from UV rays. The higher SPF coverage the better! 

10. Reschedule your workout. If you didn’t get the chance to work out before your facial you might be tempted to sneak it in right after, but wait at least a day. The increased heat in the skin and sweat can be irritating to your freshly exfoliated skin. 

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