Are you washing your face twice a day, applying moisturizer daily, and having occasional facials but your skin doesn’t look great? Honestly, these steps are basically good, but not the whole story. When your skin has to deal with makeup, air pollution, stress, or an erratic eating and sleeping schedule every single day, a basic skincare routine and an occasional facial schedule is not enough. 

Regular facials don’t just cleanse your skin. They “deeply” cleanse, detoxify, nourish, revitalize, and promote long-term healthier skin complexion. Remaining facials on a regular basis plays a vital role in improving your skin health.

This article will explain why regular facials are essential, suggest how often you should get a facial and useful post-facial tips to maintain your glow afterward.

Why are regular facials important for skin?

Regular facials help blood circulation and reduce stress (Photo: ivan samkov via pexels)

Deep cleanse & detoxify

If daily face washing removes surface makeup or dirt only, a professional facial goes deeper. It removes excess oil and dirt inside the pores and dead cells on the skin. Detoxification helps reduce blackheads, prevent acne, and keep your skin fresh and smooth.

Boost moisture & nutrients 

Cleared pores, and free-dead skin cell skin creates a great condition for the skin to better absorb moisturizers and other nutrients. By then, your skin problems like dark spots, blemishes, or inflammatory acne are well addressed, gradually strengthening the skin barrier.

Even skin tone

Removing dead cells combined with intensive treatments help fade dark spots caused by acne, reduce patchiness, and make the skin brighter. Regular facials, therefore, help your skin become naturally radiant.

Prevent and control acne

Don't wait for breakouts to start taking care of your skin. If you do not have acne, regular facials help prevent clogged pores - one of the main causes of acne. If you do, professional treatments will clear it according to medical standards, soothe inflammation, dry existing pimples and prevent new ones, and minimize the possibility of dark spots on the skin.

Slow down the aging process of the skin

Dead cells are removed frequently, giving way to new and healthy ones. Professional care helps stimulate collagen production, improve elasticity and smoothness. Moreover, proper massage acts as exercise for your skin, combined with antioxidant-rich products, nourishes and maintains youthful skin.

Support blood circulation and reduce stress

Skin care is not only about external care but also about the inside. Professional care is an effective stress-releasing therapy - one of the important factors to keep radiant skin. Gentle massage by skilled therapists helps stimulate blood circulation, reduce tension, help your skin absorb more oxygen and nutrients, and rejuvenate your skin.

How often should you get a facial?

As your skin is typically renewed every 4-6 weeks, it is the ideal time to have a new professional facial. However, based on the skin condition, you can adjust the schedule to address the skin problem in time. Refer to the facial frequency for each skin type below:

• Normal skin: Every 4-6 weeks
• Oily/ acne skin: Every 2-3 weeks
• Dry/ sensitive skin: Every 6–8 weeks
• Aging skin: Every 4 weeks

Signs you need a facial more often

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Your skin is crying out for a facial treatment if it shows the following signs:

• Persistent acne or irritation, more dark spots
• Dull, oily skin with clogged pores
• Dry and red skin, constant lack of moisture
• More melasma, freckles, wrinkles on the skin

DOs and DON'Ts after facials

Don't let all your time, money and effort of caring for your skin go to waste just because you treat your skin wrong. Here are dos and don’ts you should follow to remain a long-lasting result:

DOs:

• Stay hydrated: Water is the most useful way to detox your skin, keep your skin hydrated from the inside.
• Use gentle skincare products: Gentle cleansers, toners and moisturizers are recommended for a few days. Harsh products like acids, retinoids or scrubs will make your freshly treated skin easily irritated.
• Protect your skin: Your skin is more sensitive after facials. Wear sunscreen daily and a facial mask if needed to protect it from sunlight and environmental pollutants.

DON’Ts:

• Avoid touching your skin: This prevents bacteria from attacking your skin.
• Avoid wearing makeup for at least 1-2 days: Let your skin breathe without clogging your pores with makeup. It helps your skin heal naturally and quickly.

Conclusion

Regular professional facials provide extra benefits that your daily skincare routine cannot provide. Specialized products and expert techniques and advice not only treat your skin problems but also maintain a healthy and glowing complexion. Contact Orient Spa today for personalized advice from our skincare specialists! Let us help you restore your natural glow and confidence.