How to Properly Take Care of your Skin after a Facial

Some things to keep in mind after a facial include:

- Using the right cleanser for your skin type, to continue to get the benefits of your facial. Some cleansers can be drying for your skin, or the opposite and cause it to be more oily. Your esthetician should be able to direct you toward what type of cleanser would suit your skin type best

- Using the right SPF for your skin. After a facial, certain chemicals can make your skin more photosensitive, meaning it is easier affected by sunlight and other environmental factors. Wearing a broad spectrum SPF can protect and prevent your skin from damage, not only directly after your facial but all the time.

- Using the right moisturizer helps keep your skin’s natural protective barrier intact by keeping hydration levels and preventing the drying effects of environmental exposure.

-  Exfoliating helps slough off dead skin cells, allowing moisturizers and serums to penetrate the skin better. Exfoliating also can help reduce the amount of oil build-up and breakouts. This is why it’s important to exfoliate in between professional treatments.