A facial's results are only as good as how you maintain them – or how you take care of your skin at-home. And that's completely in your hands:
follow your esthetician's recommendations
Regardless of what type of facial you received, your esthetician should put together a specific at-home care agenda for you – so make sure you follow it. These directions are based on your skin concerns, your skin type and any special instructions needed with the specific kind of facial you've received. This will help continue and maximize the results you achieved during your facial.
For example, if you received the Bioelements Calming Facial, your esthetician will probably recommend you start a sensitive skin routine to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
To ensure you get the best care possible, make sure to give your esthetician as much information as you can about your skin, lifestyle, and expectations. A good esthetician will work with you to help you achieve the skin you've always wanted.
wear broad spectrum SPF
Since any pro facial is stimulating and detoxifying, you want to make sure to use sunscreen to protect the fresh skin revealed after the facial. If you spend time in the sun without a good sunscreen you'll get sun damage, which can negate the positive effects of the facial.
skip the gym
Can you workout or go to the gym after a facial? You should avoid hitting the gym after your facial for about 24 hours, because you might over stimulate the skin due to sweating and increased circulation.
wait to exfoliate
You'll also want to give your skin a break from exfoliation for 48 hours after a facial. This is because your skin experiences a professional level of exfoliation during your spa facial and you don't want to over exfoliate.
use a light touch
When you do exfoliate or even cleanse the skin next, make sure to not scrub too hard. Always be gentle to your skin, especially after a facial. You can wear makeup after a facial, but your skin will be more sensitive so stick to makeup that isn't perfumed and doesn't have ingredients that would clog pores or lead to breakouts.
Sabrina Courtney
February 12, 2019
Thank you so much for all the great information. I was a little hesitant about just blindly walking into a spa not knowing what to expect since I have never been to one. I know feel 100% more confident about me and my daughter’s first spa experience. I have now done my research and found a great, top rated facility (since I don’t live close to one of your facilities) to go to. I for sure cannot wait for us to have this first experience together. Again, Thank you very much