9 Benefits to Getting Facials Monthly
Facials feel amazing! I have always said I have a love-hate relationship with facials. I love them so much I always fall asleep and I hate that I miss it! But have you ever wondered what else they do? In this article I will explain 9 benefits of getting them monthly and why you need to add them to your self-care routine.
#1 Relaxing
In today’s crazy world we don’t seem to make as much time for ourselves as we should. The face, scalp, shoulder, and arm massage that’s included in a facial help calm our nervous system and provide a deeper stress relief. And yes, you may also fall asleep too!
#2 Increased Circulation
The massage that’s included in a facial will help promote increased blood circulation. With better circulation your body works more efficiently at turning over new cells. Normally, the process for cell turnover takes up to 40 days. With monthly facials that process speeds up to 28 days, leaving you with newer, healthier skin.
#3 Collagen Production
Increased circulation will also help speed up collagen production. Collagen is essentially the elastic that keeps our skin tight and firm. As time goes on, we stop producing it as quickly as we once did. With monthly facials we can speed that process up as well, keeping our skin more firm for longer.
#4 Deeper Cleanse
Every facial comes with extractions. As much as we know you want to pop those zits when you get them, they’re really not good for your skin. Popping pimples is really damaging and often times makes those small spots bigger problems. It can also cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which essentially means it will get red and discolored for a few days (sometimes longer, depending on the amount of damage). Your esthetician was trained to treat these spots in a way that will not cause harm and keep your skin looking clear and fresh.
#5 Deeper Exfoliation
Every facial will also come with an exfoliation step. Regular exfoliation has a couple benefits all on it’s own. It helps clear away the dead skin cells that stay on your skin during the natural cell turnover process. Once those dead skin cells are cleared off, it also allows for the other products used, such as serums, masques, and moisturizers, to penetrate more deeply so your skin can get the full benefit of those products. There are a few ways to exfoliate your skin and I will go deeper into the different types at another time.
#6 Even Skin Tone
Between the products used, higher cell turnover, and safer ways of extracting, monthly facials will provide a more even skin tone. The number one aging factor for our skin is the sun. Even though time in the sun does have some benefits, anything after 15 minutes is strictly damage. Facials can help clear the age spots caused by the sun, and always end with SPF to help protect from further damage.
#7 Balance PH
Our skin is a delicate balance. Skin that is too acidic can cause irritation or redness, or promote bacteria growth which leads to more breakouts. Skin that is too alkaline can strip the skin of it’s natural oils, which can also promote breakouts from trying to overcorrect. Regular facials help keep your skin at the right Ph level so your skin doesn’t have to work too hard to balance itself.
#8 Fresh Start to Skincare
Regular facials, while great, are not the only thing you should be doing to maintain a good skincare routine. The products that are used will help give your skin a boost, but ultimately a good skincare routine starts at home. Monthly facials will help give your skin a head start to starting and maintaining that routine at home.
#9 Product Recommendations
Now that we’ve established a good routine starts at home, how do you even know where to begin? Every facial comes with a an analysis that helps you determine what your skin needs. Breakouts can happen because of too dry or too oily, so how do you know what’s best for you? What should you use at home to target those sun spots that started showing up? Your esthetician will help you come up with a customized routine to help you invest in your best self.
Overall, monthly facials do a lot for our skin. We may not see it now, but the aging process creeps up on you quickly. While there is no such thing as age reversing, there is always prevention for the effects of aging. Start now, before the effects settle in. Book your facial to talk with a professional and come up with your own customized skincare plan today!
