Facials are a great way to improve your skin, and they are an important part of the skincare process. However, if you’ve never gotten one before, it might seem a little frivolous. In reality, facials are one of the best things that you can incorporate into your routine to keep up healthy skin. Continue reading here. 

The best part about a facial is that you can generally customize them to meet your specific needs and target any particular issues you have with your skin, which is why they can be transformative for your skin. Not to mention, they are also a great way to unwind and partake in a bit of self care. 

It can be overwhelming to incorporate facials into your routine at first. So, first things first. Where do you start?

Get Your Skin Analyzed

Working with an esthetician, you can determine exactly what the problems are with your skin, so you no longer have to guess what products you need, or the type of treatment that would benefit you the most. An esthetician will perform a few simple techniques to analyze your skin, provide recommendations on products, and even tell you how to get started with facials.

Understand the Benefits

There are plenty of benefits to getting facials, and understanding them might help you justify working the price into your budget. As mentioned above, they can make a great addition to your self care routine. You can also add on other treatments to your facial, such as dermaplaning, microneedling, and more. These treatments can help with skin regeneration and healing to create a more plump and glowing outer layer of skin.

The best part is that your facials are totally customizable. Not only does that mean that they can help elevate your skincare routine longterm, it also means that facials are great when you’re noticing particular problem areas beginning to break out or you’re having a new issue you haven’t quite learned how to handle yet.

Match Your Products 

Once you begin working with an esthetician, they can start to recommend products for your skin type that will complement the facials you’re receiving. Without the proper knowledge, some people can inadvertently choose products that they think are helping but are ultimately not right for their skin type or are canceling out each other’s benefits. Talking to a licensed professional and working with them to create a well rounded skincare routine will serve you better in the long run. 

Take Progress Photos 

Sometimes, it’s hard to notice long term changes in your physical appearance, because you see yourself every day. If you really want to understand how facials (and the right overall skincare routine) is impacting you, then you definitely need to try taking progress photos. After several months, you can compare these photos to truly see how your skin has changed over time. You may be surprised just how much can change — even if you don’t think your skin is particularly blemished now.