Facials: Frequently asked Questions and their Answers
Facials: Frequently asked Questions and their Answers
We've answered a number of questions regarding facials over the years, and here we provide some answers to some of the more common questions.
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A facial can help..
Clear blocked skin from; blackheads, whiteheads and small pimples, creating a clearer refreshed appearance.
Rehydrate and rejuvenate skin for a period of time.
With a better beauty regimen - An experienced therapist can advise you on your current beauty regimen to help you enjoy a more youthful glow moving forwards.
Relax - Most spa or non-equipment based facials are incredibly relaxing, and provide a nice self-pampering treat.
However, no one truly ‘needs’ a facial, but most people enjoy the results and the experience.
Better to avoid applying base makeup for 24 hours after your facial for a better result. This is even more important after a cleansing treatment as your pores will have been cleared and may be sensitive after extraction. Best to give your skin time to rest and recover.
Having a facial once every 4 - 6 weeks is recommended to help keep skin clear given the skin generally renews itself on a 28 day cycle.
Arrive 5 – 10 minutes early allowing you to; arrive relaxed, unwind, use the toilet if needed, and enjoy the full treatment.
Depends. Severe acne cases should be served by a dermatologist to help resolve any medical conditions that may exist. For more mild cases, a thorough cleansing, and advice from your therapist on your current beauty regimen may help minimize future acne breakouts. Some redness may result from any extraction, but should subside within a day or two at most.
Your facial treatment should certainly plump up your dry skin with re-hydrating serums and moisturizers, as well as providing some suggestions for your own personal beauty regimen over the longer term. Don’t forget to rehydrate with lots of fluids and minimize dehydrating drinks including caffeine and alcohol.
Your facial treatment should certainly help lift and plump up your skin helping create a more youthful and rejuvenated through reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over the short term. Advice on your beauty regimen can help longer-term care and can help slow the aging process over time.
Most spa or non-equipment facial treatments should be quite relaxing. Any acne may cause discomfort during treatment, and extraction, if provided, shouldn’t be more than mildly uncomfortable. Most people enjoy their treatments, and often fall asleep.
Our experienced and knowledgeable therapists will recommend facial treatments best for you after analysing your skin and learning your concerns.
For most spa or non-equipment related facial treatments the risks are minor, generally resulting from sensitivity to ingredients within the treatment products. In these cases the degree of redness will vary depending on the level of sensitivity. More aggressive treatments involving certain chemical peels or equipment increase possible sensitivity.
Similar to a massage, it is up to you to decide if you want to just relax in silence, or enjoy a nice chat with your therapist. However, some conversation is necessary during the consultation process to achieve best results.
A course of treatments may offer a discount to single treatment purchases, however it is always up to you. If you do choose a treatment course or package, beware of any expiry or time limits.
Therapists may make ‘soft’ recommendations, but of course it is completely your choice.