Why Should I get a Facial?

I’m often asked by my clients “Why should I get a facial instead of one of your stronger services?” I understand the question, in this day and age when everyone wants a quick fix and instant results. You don’t typically get dramatic results from a facial other than looking well rested and walking out with a youthful glow and clear pores. It’s pretty common to want to save up your money for that holy grail service that will erase years from your skin. I’m not saying those treatments aren’t out there. They are and I LOVE them, but I am also a firm believer in preventing and slowing down the aging process at the same time as combatting specific issues.

The benefit from the most basic facial is, in fact, instant and long lasting. First, you’ll receive a very thorough deep cleansing that doesn’t happen on a daily basis with typical home care regimens. After that you will always get some sort of exfoliation. That extra exfoliation helps sweep away the loose dead skin cells that are doing nothing but dulling your skin. Most facials will have time allotted for extractions., which is the manual cleaning of your pores. This isn’t the best part of a facial but so beneficial, and I promise to make it as painless as possible! After that you get a facial massage. Now this may sound like a nice little indulgence but do not underestimate the power of human touch! *Certain massage techniques have been proven to help lift and contour as well! After your skin has been thoroughly cleansed, pores cleared, dead skin sloughed away your skin can start working more effectively to do all the things it needs to do. Your skin is continually working to repair damaged cells, weakened collagen and elastin fibers and so much more. For this to happen effectively your skin needs to have good circulation and blood flow. The facial massage ensures the environment within your skin is healthy and ready to receive and use all of the nutrients that are applied topically during the facial as well as when you are home using your beauty regimen recommended by your esthetician.

Coming in for a facial is the best first step if you haven’t had anything done in a while and are wanting to evaluate what’s going on with your skin. This also allows me to work with your skin and see how it responds and reacts which can help give insight on how to proceed with future treatments.