FAQ: How Often Should I Get a Facial?

When you’re planning your month and setting up your budget, it may seem difficult to allow yourself additional resources for self-care. If you occasionally schedule facials in Charleston and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating effects, why not begin a monthly routine? The benefits of regular professional facials can improve your physical and mental health as well as the overall health of your skin. Here are just a few of the many reasons why you consider getting them monthly.

Enhanced Cellular Turnover

The Skin Cell Cycle (the life span of our skin cells from birth to when they shed from our skin) varies as we age. Our skin cells are born in the basal layer and move up the layers of the epidermis to the outermost layer of our skin (what we can touch and feel). An infant’s skin cell cycle is 14 days, teens it is 14-20 days, in our 20’s it is an average of 20-28 days, in our 30’s it is 28-35 days, in our 40’s it is 35-45 days, in our 50’s 45-55 days and in our 60’s it can take 60+ days! For this reason, to expedite and enhance cell turnover, a facial every 4 weeks is the recommendation. 

If your primary concern is aging, fine lines and wrinkles, monthly facials also have significant aging benefits that allow us to age more gracefully. A professional facial treatments utilizes higher concentrations of powerful, active ingredients and technology that is not available for home use. A properly trained professional will apply professional strength products that target your specific skin concerns. They will enhance the delivery of these powerful ingredients deep into the layers of the epidermis, where they are essential to improve the development of new skin cells. Many treatments offered stimulate collagen production, enhance elasticity,  reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate and significantly improve the overall feel and appearance of your skin. Non-invasive treatments are a safe option for all clients, particularly if you want to avoid the risks associated with facial injections and fillers. 

Target Specific Skin Concerns

If you have a particular skin concern that you wish to work on such as rough texture, sun damage, lack of firmness, uneven tone and pigmentation, or acne you should come more often. Every other week for 12 weeks would accelerate your results significantly. You can then move to every 4 weeks to maintain your results.. 

Skin Rehab

If you are seriously struggling with severe acne, wish to combat the signs of aging or preparing for a big event, EVERY WEEK FOR 6 WEEKS for an intense course of treatment, such as a series of light chemical peels, then you will transition to every 4 weeks to maintain the results and improve the overall health of your skin. Many times, these series of treatments or chemical peels are offered as a package based on professional treatment protocols that will expedite and optimize results

Relaxation and Self Care 

One of the most obvious, yet essential, benefit of regular facials is relaxation. If you’re dealing with the stresses of work or at home, or you may find it difficult to balance it all, but you can look forward to your some time for yourself during your facial. This is an opportunity to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and enjoy the relaxing, rhythmic, intentional movements of a facial. Facial massage is detoxifying, reduces congestion, relieves puffiness by enhancing lymphatic drainage, relieves tension and may also help to relieve any headaches you might be experiencing. 

Getting monthly facials also gives your body a monthly detox. Your skin specialist will emphasize working the lymphatic system that lies underneath your skin, helping to reduce redness and inflammation that may have built up over time. With this detox also comes a deep cleanse–your pores may be clogged from dirt, liquids, and etc, and a monthly facial will detoxify and . You may wash your face regularly, but to really get in deep and give your face a complete cleanse, you need a professional. This will also help to prevent future acne from forming, as any oil or debris in your pores are thoroughly cleaned out. 

Facials also help to increase circulation, which may be surprising to some. When your facial muscles are massaged and stimulated, fresh oxygenated blood flow is encouraged and delivered to your skin. This is why you may experience some mild flushing or mild pinkness after a facial treatment. This should last for a short period of time. 

Professional Advice and Recommendations

In addition to all the physical benefits and relaxation you experience with monthly facials in Charleston, it also helps to have a trained professional to turn to for all questions and recommendations. Trying to dive into the skincare industry without counsel can lead to some expensive trial-and-error. A professional skin care specialist can advise you on professional, pharmaceutical grade products that will address your skin concerns, as well as help you to craft an effective skincare routine. They are very familiar with the vast number of products on the market and can help determine what is effective and not. 

The reality is that a single facial won’t miraculously change your skin overnight,  but significant results actually come from a series of small steps. You can achieve healthy, noticeably more youthful skin with a consistent at-home skin care routine paired with professional skin care treatments. You will see significant improvements over time.  Visit us here at Skinglow Collective and you’ll have access to expert knowledge and thorough methods, and you can focus on problem areas as you go and will have the opportunity to evaluate what is working and what is not.