Well first, get excited because starting your fresh face journey is going to be sooo worth it!

Drink your water.

water hydrates us in and out, and aids in a healthy and hydrated barrier. properly hydrated skin makes extraction easy and painless on all skin types.

Skip the exfoliation.

facials include a deeper exfoliation in the treatment room, so no need for any scrubs, exfoliating acids, or peeling creams at least a week before your facial.

Wear comfortable clothing.

You came to relax, so wear comfortable clothes to change out of. Facials include the décolletage (chest, and shoulders). neck, and face. Clean spa wraps are provided for each facials for you to enjoy all the wonderfulness of fresh face facial. (All optional, so feel free not to change)

Communicate with me.

First facial, and not sure how your skin will respond but you have event coming up? Let me know ahead of time if you have any events, photoshoots, special occasions occurring soon so we can schedule your appointment with enough response time for any negative reactions. Not enough time? That’s fine! we’ll discuss the best treatment for you to put your best face forward.

• No makeup for at least 24 hours to allow your pores to “breath”. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS apply makeup using clean brushes to avoid breakouts!

• Avoid touching and picking at the skin. Slight redness is normal after extractions and it’s important to let the skin heal after a facial and touching and picking can make an area worse.

• Avoid exfoliating products for at least 72 hours.

• Avoid saunas, tanning beds, and sun tanning for up to 24-48 hours, and be sure to wear spf 30+ daily to protect your skin from the sun’s UV ray’s especially post facial when it’s most vulnerable.

• Wait at least 24 hours before working out. Sweat may irritate freshly exfoliated skin.

• Continue recommended skincare routine the following day.

• Drink an adequate amount of water.

• Don’t sleep in makeup.

The basics of a routine consist for:

Dry Skin

a gentle or hydrating cleanser - a hydrating toner - hydrating moisturizer with spf

| less exfoliation and more hydration. put down the salicylic, glycolic, and witch hazel if there is no active acne. switch to hyaluronic acid, cucumber, or rosewater. |

Oily Skin

a foaming or glycolic cleanser, a hydrating toner, a light weight moisturizer with spf

| depending on the oil production of the skin, more exfoliation may be needed but that doesn’t mean skip the hydration and moisture (your natural oils will thank you!) |

Acne

a foaming cleanser with salicylic, glycolic, or benzoyl peroxide, exfoliating toner, light weight moisturizer and spf

| acne can be triggered by a number of things like stress, environment, diet, or using the wrong products, it’s important to be patient with yourself and skin. keep your skin clean, and hydrated and not to pick at any breakouts because it could leave scarring. leave extractions to the professionals. Pimple patches work wonders. Cystic acne is usually caused by hormonal changes in teens, hormonal changes or imbalances in adults, processed meats, cheese, dairy, and sugar, or the menstrual cycle. Benzoyl peroxide cleansers are great for treating cystic acne |

Combination Skin

| is it a combo of oily and dry? or normal and oily? or normal and dry? whichever the case, your cleanser should say “FOR (INSERT YOUR SKIN TYPE HERE)“ Unsure of your skin type? Book an appointment which comes with a consultation and analysis to determine your skin type |

Facials are one of the best ways to care for your skin. Facials cleanse, exfoliate, treat, and nourish the skin to promote a clearer, healthier, hydrated and well balanced surface. Facials are beneficial because you’ll have a professional treating your skin while addressing a variety of skin concerns like hyperpigmentation, dark marks, acne, acne scarring, fine and deep lines plus so much more. You’ll also receive a consultation of your current routine and analysis of your skin for the best recommendations for your at home regimen and the start of your skin care journey.

steps in a simple facial:

consultation - analysis - steam - double cleansing- toning- exfoliation - extractions - mask - massage - serums - moisturizer - spf - homecare advice

This varies from person to person.

Because the skin regenerates approximately every 28 days (read more about the skin's cylce!), it’s best to receiving these treatments monthly to maintain a good balance of proper exfoliation, and hydration.

For those who may want to see results a little faster for their skin concern then I may recommend more frequent treatments.

Because everyone’s skin is different, what works for someone else may not work for you and vice versa. It’s important to use products that are formulated for your skin type (dry, oily.. etc.) and to try your new skin care routine for at least 6 weeks before giving up on them (unless skin becomes irritated).

I am able to provide product recommendations once we’ve gone through your consultation and skin analysis which comes with each facial.

I use mostly Skinscript products as they are an award winning professional brand who uses clinical grade result driven products at an affordable price.

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