The Beginners Guide on Why Incorporating Monthly Facials is a Must
Monthly Facials…A Must for Skin & Mental Health.
Facials are usually recommended to be had every four to eight weeks depending on the health of your skin and your skincare goals. Trust me there is a science to receiving regular facials besides just keeping your local aesthetician in business. It’s kind of like going to the dentist, you don’t just show up every six months without brushing your teeth in between. It’s the same with your skincare. Having an at home routine is critical to your skins health, however there are things that your aesthetician can do that simply cannot be done at home due to the strength of products and knowledge.
Let’s start with knowledge, an aesthetician will be able to look at your skin barrier under a strong light, feel your skin and test your skin for hydration. They will be able to evaluate your skins health by both the visual cues as well as chatting without about the products you use at home and any other lifestyle factors that may effect your skins health. Things like weather, stress, foods you eat and medications can all play a role into the health of your skin. Being able to understand the full picture will greatly help. As seasons change so should your skincare routine so even if you’re just starting to dip your toes in the world of facials doing them at the change of seasons would be a great place to start.
Aestheticians have training and access to stronger products than what you can use in your bathroom. As we age the natural process of cell turnover slows down, utilizing chemical peels and enzymes help speed up this process to ultimately slow signs of aging. If you struggle with acne it may be very tempting to pop those pesky pimples. However not having the right tools or techniques can often lead to scaring or spreading bacteria across the skins surface making the problem worse. Other things like LED light therapy and targeted mask treatments will also be utilized during facials to help treat skin concerns and promote overall health. Your aesthetician can save you a lot of time and money by making tailored recommendations for your skin in terms of at home products. So stop wandering the aisles of Target and building what I like to call the product graveyard.
It goes beyond glowing skin, let’s talk about the mental health component. Self-Care is essential for filling your cup and restoring your energy. The saying is “put on your own oxygen mask before you put on others” and that phrase can be a way to view life. Taking time for yourself without distraction can help reduce stress and clear physical tension, this can lead to higher energy levels and overall positivity. From a memory foam heated table, candles, aromatherapy and relaxing music it would be pretty hard to not relax.
