Ever wonder what to tip for a facial or what to do after a facial? The answer to those questions depends on what kind of facial you received, and what your biggest skin concerns are. In the final part of the Facial Encyclopedia series, we\u2019re giving you easy-to-remember guidelines to follow after receiving a professional facial.<\/p>\n
What to do after a facial?
\nA facial\u2019s results are only as good as how you maintain them \u2013 or how you take care of your skin at-home. And that\u2019s completely in your hands:<\/p>\n
1) Follow your beauty therapist\u2019s recommendations
\nRegardless of what type of facial you received, your beauty therapist should put together a specific at-home care agenda for you \u2013 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 type of facial you\u2019ve received. They will help continue and maximize the results you achieved during your facial.
\nTo ensure you get the best care possible, make sure to give your beauty therapist as much information as you can about your skin, lifestyle, and expectations. A good beauty therapist will work with you to help you achieve the skin you\u2019ve always wanted.<\/p>\n
2) Wear broad spectrum SPF
\nSince 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\u2019ll get sun damage, which can negate the positive effects of the facial.<\/p>\n
3) Skip the gym
\nHeading out to exercise 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.<\/p>\n
4) Wait to exfoliate
\nYou\u2019ll also want to give your skin a break from exfoliation for 48 hours. This is because your skin experiences a professional level of exfoliation during your spa facial and you don\u2019t want to over exfoliate.<\/p>\n
5) Use a light touch
\nWhen 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\u2019t perfumed and doesn\u2019t have ingredients that would clog pores or lead to breakouts.<\/p>\n
Why is she trying to sell me products?
\nIt\u2019s an beauty therapist\u2019s responsibility to professionally recommend the products you need to give you the results you want. Your beauty therapist is a qualified skin professional with expert knowledge in what is best for your skin. When you listen to her recommendations, you\u2019re doing your skin a huge favor. Good beauty therapists aren\u2019t just trying to sell you products; they\u2019re trying to help you get the skin you want!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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