9 Reasons Why Regular Facials are Necessary

You never need a reason to get a facial, nor do you have to wait until a certain holiday to pamper your skin. If you simply want a clean, refreshed face, you should treat yourself. In fact, skin care professionals directly attribute beautiful, healthy skin to regular facials.

What happens during a facial?

There are two types of facials: physical and chemical. Physical facials are often called a microdermabrasion while chemical facials usually fall under the category of chemical peels. The best results come from alternating treatment types.

Over time, you can expect to notice smaller pores, smoother skin, and an even complexion.

When you come in for a facial, prepare yourself for the ultimate rejuvenating experience. We at Le Petit Spa will first exfoliate your skin with either a physical or chemical treatment. Next, we will use a comedone extractor to clean out your pores.

Finally, we will use a corrective mask suitable for your skin type in order to hydrate your skin. If you have clogged pores, you will need regular treatments to start seeing visible results.

Having a facial is an incredible way to look your best at every stage of your life. There are plenty of benefits that you can get from facial treatments, but here are 9 most prominent reasons why regular facials are necessary.

1. Regular facials keep your skin hydrated

During a facial, your skin will be steamed to open pores. This is why a facial will allow moisturizers and other beauty products to fully penetrate your pores. This way you will reap the full benefits of what your product is supposed to do.

On top of that, your tired or aging skin will be nourished. This treatment is especially refreshing in the winter when the air is dry and our skin goes through many hardships. Although the overall process of aging or seasonal stress is inevitable, facials will help your skin look its best at every age and season of life.

2. Facials even out your skin's texture and tone.

Regular facials can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Scars from acne and other skin trauma can be treated by removing old skin where scars look more prominent.

Be sure to maximize the potential of your facials by wearing daily sunscreen, which will reduce the occurrence of sunspots later on in life.

3. Facials can make your skin more plump and youthful.

When facials reveal the new skin underneath your old skin, they also stimulate collagen production. This means that fine lines, wrinkles, and crinkles will appear less dramatic and can be kept at bay for a longer period of time.

4. Your skin can stay more elastic.

Elasticity is a major component of youthful skin, and facials play a major role in maintaining this feature. This is because facials invigorate collagen production on your skin. Collagen helps in promoting plump skin and maintaining its elasticity.

Getting a good facial massage and exfoliation will stimulate collagen production and promote this youthful feature on your face.

5. Beautiful skin makes the perfect base for a flawless look.

There's only so much makeup can do. To achieve a flawless makeup application, you need to prep your skin with an even canvas.

Your makeup will work the best when the skin underneath is smooth, elastic, youthful, and plump. Let facials give you that beautiful base you need for a perfect makeup application.

6. Facials brighten your complexion.

There's nothing like that post-facial glow. After your treatment, your skin will look more alert and healthy. Dull skin is a common problem that can be easily remedied by cleaning away dead skin, which facials are adept at doing. Though your body naturally sloughs away dead skin over time, facials accelerate the process and bring out your very best.

7. Facials can help with acne.

By cleaning out pores and eliminating dead skin cells, your skin will be less likely to harbor bacteria and oil which cause acne. Be sure to consult with your dermatologist to be sure that a facial treatment will help your skin.

Generally, if you have moderate to severe acne, facials will exacerbate your condition. If you have mild acne, however, facials will likely be beneficial and reduce your breakouts.

8. Facials can help with skin sensitivity.

Meeting with a dermatologist and creating a skin care strategy that involves facials can help direct you to the right products for your sensitive skin. Also, professionally cleaning your skin will reduce the need to try out different products that may irritate your skin.

9. Facials help get rid of blackheads.

Similar with getting rid of acne, facials also are great for keeping blackheads at bay. When your aesthetician uses a comedone extractor, those hard-to-reach blackheads easily come out.

Unlike picking at your own skin at home, professional exfoliation will not harm your skin. The habit of picking acnes by yourself can bruise or puncture your skin. It will only cause more acne and skin problems. A professional extraction that comes with a facial, however, leaves much less redness and reduces the chance of infection. A facial will remove dead skin cells and promote healthy cell turnover.

The best of it all, getting a facial is incredibly relaxing and invigorating. Not only is it deeply relaxing, but it also helps to get rid of toxins and reduces fluid retention. When you walk away from a facial treatment, your skin will be beautiful and glowing.

If you are interested in getting this treatment to improve your skin or would like information on any other skin care procedure, feel free to visit us or give us a call.