3 ways to maximize facial results
3 tips to get the most out of your facial
PRE / POST CARE: If your skin is not properly prepped for a facial you could run into some complications and maybe even become ineligible for a service. Using the right products a few days leading up to your appointment is crucial. This means no active ingredients, keep it simple and stick with hydration and soothing for a day or two, anything that keeps your skins natural barrier in good shape. You will want to follow that same rule of thumb post treatment as well. Hydration along with soothing ingredients — hyaluronic acid, allantoin, aloe & peptides are a good place to start if you’re unsure! Using vitamin A or any type of exfoliant right after a treatment will damage your skin and disrupt the skins turnover process. Always follow your esthetician’s advice as to what your specific needs are for pre / post facial care.
KEEP IT CLEAN: No matter what service you received we want to make sure we keep our skin clean to avoid any bacteria getting in the skin and causing you issues. Take a quick moment to wash your towels, bedding and makeup brushes before using them on your freshly treated face. Don’t forget to not only keep your hands clean but keep them *off* your (beautiful) face! We should be cleaning all of these things frequently but the day before / of your facial is a great reminder when you’re a little forgetful. Pro tip — if you hate cleaning your makeup brushes as much as i do get the cinema secrets brush cleanser… you will thank me later!
DRINK YOUR WATER: With all facial treatments at refresh you’re getting a facial massage, this means we are loosening up stagnant lymph and increasing that flow to remove toxins. Stay hydrated post facial to help flush and clear all of that unwanted gunk out of your system, this helps with a glowy and sculpted complexion. Realistically we should be hydrating all day every day but up that water intake during this time to give you a boost. Another pro tip — add lemon to your water for some extra vitamins, glowy skin comes from within!
You just booked your first facial and don’t know what to use for your “pre-treatment” skincare routine? Send us a message and we can help you.. talk soon!
xx holly