Face
The key to radiant skin is here.
Facials are beneficial for all skin types, and particularly for people who are experiencing skin problems (such as acne or signs of aging).
In general, a facial should be done at least four times a year, as each season changes.
However, the best plan is to clear time and get a facial once each month.
That way, when your new skin cells have been generated, the dead cells can be exfoliated.
Lower Stress Levels
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s quite difficult to set aside time for yourself.
However, it’s important to pamper yourself every now and then (for both your physical and mental health).
It’s also important for the sake of your skin, which can deteriorate due to stress.
It’s been shown that stress can be a factor causing acne .
Facials are an excellent choice because they give you a much-needed chance to relax and calm yourself.
They consist of a thorough massage, which can give your skin a well-deserved pick-me-up.
The study showed that facial massages significantly reduce anxiety and negative moods.
During the massage, parasympathetic nervous activity is activated, which helps you rest and slow down.
Thus, facials are the perfect way for you to let go of all the stress that’s limiting your happiness and health.
Skincare rituals are important for maintaining a luminous complexion.
When the blood vessels under the surface of your skin have poor circulation, it shows on your skin.
Poor circulation makes you look pallid and sickly, and it prevents nutrients from enriching your skin tissues.
Prevent Skin Aging
There are many reasons why your skin may be showing signs of aging.
As you grow older, your skin becomes more prone to oxidative damage from the accumulation of too many free radicals.
And they can lead to more inflammation and an older appearance.
On the other hand, with repeated exposure to UV radiation, your skin begins to experience photo-damage (which also gives you a prematurely aged look).
For people over 25 (especially those who are already noticing signs of aging on their face), getting facials once a month is a great way to keep looking young.
Facials often make use of topical pharmacological agents with anti-aging properties.
Some common ingredients used in facial products (such as retinol) have been shown to have positive effects on both intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation means getting rid of the dead skin cells on the outer surface of your skin.
These dead skin cells pile up on the surface of your skin, which cause it to appear dull, dry, and rough.
The buildup of dead skin cells can also lead to clogged pores (which are essentially blocked openings of hair follicles that cause acne) and unsightly blemishes.
You can exfoliate every now and then with a scrub.
But for proper exfoliation, a facial is the way to go.
Exfoliation removes the dead cells clogging your pores.
And it opens them up, so that they can absorb other products better.
Estheticians recommend a peel based on your skin type and degree of sensitivity.
Detoxify
Your lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs, which help your body dispel toxins, wastes, and other unwanted materials.
It also helps purify and regenerate tissues.
To filter out toxins and foreign substances (and keep your immune system strong), it’s imperative that your lymphatic system remain healthy and well-functioning.
Facials now often include manual lymphatic drainage, which involves light massaging to reduce bloating and remove toxins.
Increase Absorption Abilities
Yet another advantage of regularly indulging in facials is that it preps your skin to absorb other beauty products more effectively.
You may have been spending a lot of time and money buying and trying out different skincare products (from serums to face creams).
However, in order for these products to actually make a difference, they have to absorb deep into the skin and work their magic.
But the truth is that these products often only superficially permeate the epidermis, so they don’t make much of a difference at all (especially when your skin is tough and doesn’t yield to the products you purchase).
Facials help these products properly absorb by making your skin soft and supple.
Tighten Up
As you grow older, the skin on your face begins to appear looser and less defined.
It is common to lose elasticity in your skin as you age, and the synthesis of collagen slows down.
However, there are certain ways to boost collagen production, tighten up your skin, and get a more youthful complexion.
The creams, lotions, face masks, and chemical peels used during facials (whether botanical extracts or synthetics) have ingredients that help achieve this result.
For example, antioxidants (such as vitamins C, B3, and E, or polyphenols), green tea extracts, and isoflavones (such as soya extract) work to reduce collagen degradation.
Similarly, cell regulators (such as vitamin A derivatives, polypeptides, and botanicals) directly stimulate the production of collagen and elastic fibers .
Detoxify
Your lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs, which help your body dispel toxins, wastes, and other unwanted materials.
It also helps purify and regenerate tissues.
To filter out toxins and foreign substances (and keep your immune system strong), it’s imperative that your lymphatic system remain healthy and well-functioning.
Facials now often include manual lymphatic drainage, which involves light massaging to reduce bloating and remove toxins.
Increase Absorption Abilities
Yet another advantage of regularly indulging in facials is that it preps your skin to absorb other beauty products more effectively.
You may have been spending a lot of time and money buying and trying out different skincare products (from serums to face creams).
However, in order for these products to actually make a difference, they have to absorb deep into the skin and work their magic.
But the truth is that these products often only superficially permeate the epidermis, so they don’t make much of a difference at all (especially when your skin is tough and doesn’t yield to the products you purchase).
Facials help these products properly absorb by making your skin soft and supple.
Hydrate
Many people have naturally dry skin, stemming from low sebum production or combination skin (with dry areas on some parts of the face).
Aside from a natural inclination towards skin dryness, other factors may cause your skin to lose moisture.
Taking long, hot showers often allows people to relax and enjoy the hot stream of water, but it can compromise skin moisture.
Similarly, itchy clothing, harsh soaps, face washes, and medical conditions (such as diabetes, psoriasis, or hypothyroidism) can also cause dryness.
It’s important to properly moisturize your skin every day if you suffer from dry skin, but facials can be of great help, too.
Therefore, getting a facial in certain intervals can ensure that your skin remains hydrated and doesn’t look dry and flaky.
Dry skin is more prone to wrinkling and signs of aging, so facials will keep your skin soft, supple, and vibrant
These treatments (which generally include steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, massages) give you smooth, supple skin.
Having baby-soft skin that looks young and radiant will boost your confidence and make it easier for you to climb the ladders in your life.
