What to do Before and After a Facial

Having a facial is a great way to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. You might experience some redness, tenderness, or breakout afterward. Such reactions can be minimized by knowing what to do before and after your treatment.

What You Should Avoid Before Your Appointment

In the few days leading up to your appointment, you will want to avoid certain activities that could cause irritation to your skin. For example, you should avoid waxing your face because that would strip your skin of its topmost cells. This would leave your skin sensitized and susceptible to additional irritation.

While facials are a great way to repair some sun damage to your skin, you should avoid spending time in the sun the day before your procedure. This will give your skin a rest before your procedure.

Additional activities to avoid before facials include:

• Getting Botox treatments less than 48 hours before
• Getting eyelash extensions less than 48 before
• Using exfoliating products like retinol or glycolic acid that could cause a skin reaction

Recommended Aftercare for the Best Results

Your technician will explain what you should avoid after your treatment. Not following this advice could actually sabotage the results of your facial. Therefore, it is important that you:

• Do not pick skin blemishes to prevent further irritation or scarring
• Avoid using makeup for at least one day
• Clean your makeup brushes and applicators before using after your procedure
• Use a gentle and hydrating cleanser to wash your face
• Do not use toners for a couple of days to prevent irritating or drying out your skin
• Avoid over-exfoliating your skin for several days after your treatment
• Protect your face from sun exposure by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30
• Stay away from hair removal procedures like waxing or laser treatments for about a week post-procedure

By following these tips, you will experience the full benefits of this relaxing procedure. Schedule your facial by calling North Scottsdale Laser & Skin Care Clinic at (480) 513-2888 or booking an online appointment.