Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it is essential to treat it with care. It protects, nourishes, and helps us adapt to various environmental conditions.
Apart from the regular skincare routine (unique to each individual’s needs), facials are ideal. This article will go through everything you need to know about the benefits of monthly facials.
Facials are a popular type of facial skin treatment. Asides from the great feeling that it brings, they also have immense benefits to skin health.
Many people have the wrong idea about facials and treat them like a luxury. Which brings the question; how often do you need to do facials?
Without further ado, let’s get into it.
Why a monthly facial is good for you
Do you know that the outermost layer of your skin (stratum Corneum) completely renews itself approximately every 28 days? This is known as the skin cycle and is the process where new, healthier skin cells replace old ones.
This is why many conclude that it’s best to have facials once a month. Monthly facials are a great way to help your skin cycle. Furthermore, they help you speed up the process of treating active skin cells.
Below are nine other benefits of monthly facials:
- Combats skin problems
Regular facials are a great way to relieve skin issues such as; discoloration, acne, inflammation, etc. All you need to do is consult with your esthetician and create a unique facial experience based on your skin’s needs.
- Deep cleansing
Do you think your daily skin cleaning is enough to get into your pores? Well, I hate to tell you that they can only do so much.
This is why you need facials to go deep and remove oil and dirt buildup.
- A great way to relax
With so many pressure points in your face, a facial can serve as a great form of relaxation. Not only does it relax your face by allowing you to focus on breathing, but it also relaxes your whole body.
- Helps fight Acne
Facials are a great way to deal with and get rid of acne, a skin condition that happens when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells.
It takes more than just facials to deal with Acne. However, it is a great way to start managing acne. It also helps to avoid further scarring.
- Hydrates and protects you
Water is great for the skin. However, you could be taking enough water and still have dehydrated skin. This can happen due to exposure to sunlight or the wind or washing your face with hot water. Facials are a great way of hydrating your facial skin.
- Shrinks pores
Large pores remain one of the most challenging issues to tackle in skincare. Moreso, since they are hereditary, you have a better chance at dealing with them than preventing them.
With Facials, products can work their way deep into your skin. Hence, helping you to treat large pores by shrinking them.
- Boosts Collagen Production
Although aging is a constant, who says you cannot age beautifully? Facial massages help produce collagen- the compound that keeps your skin elastic and prevents wrinkles. By getting a facial every month, you place a sure bet on aging gracefully- like fine wine.
- Improves exfoliation
Exfoliation is an integral part of skincare, and it has many benefits. Firstly, it unclogs pores, sweeping away any dry or dead skin. Exfoliation also helps other skincare products penetrate deeper because it helps your skin retain hydration. Facials provide deeper exfoliation than you can get at home.
- Evens Skin Tone
Have you been struggling with an uneven skin tone? Good news! Monthly facials can help you get rid of dark spots, rough texture, hyperpigmentation, etc. However, it is not a miraculous one-time step; it takes consistency as it may take months to see results in some cases. Regular facials will help you to have a healthier and more balanced complexion.
Side effects of monthly facials
As great as facials are, they are cases where it has side effects. However, most of these cases often result from underlying issues with skin, irritability, or certain kinds of facials.
E.g.‘ Facial Vampires’- a kind of facial that requires blood to be drawn- can be dangerous. Hence, it is crucial for spas that handle this sort of facials to follow the necessary health and safety protocols.
For regular facials, some common side effects includes:
- Redness and irritation due to the pressure of exfoliation
- Post facial breakouts caused by bacteria from improperly sterilized tools
- Tough exfoliation can make your skin dry and itchy
However, there are barely any side effects for monthly facials done by professionals.
Should you get a facial monthly?
There are many reasons why you should invest in proper skincare. Apart from the obvious fact that your skin is always on display, it also helps you feel good.
You must make skin health a priority and invest in facials. The best type of facial for you will depend on your skin type and needs.
However, having monthly facials is a necessity that feels like heaven and has several benefits. Give your skin the best, and it will help you feel at your best.
We highly recommend that you make facials a habit.
Thank you for reading. Please lets us know in the comments below if you feel monthly facials are a key part of your skin routine.