Oh, She Glows! Why Facials Are Your Skin’s Secret Weapon

Facials aren’t just a frivolous luxury for the Hollywood elite – they’re an essential part of any woman’s skincare regimen. Science for the win! To truly understand the secret behind getting glowing, vibrant skin (and how facials help), we’re going to explore the evidence behind them. Here’s a look at a few benefits of facials: 

1. Curb stress

Feeling tense after a tough day at the office? A facial might be the antidote. That’s because a facial massage activates your sympathetic nervous system. The result is lower anxiety levels and a boost in mood. 

2. Get your skin cleaner than ever before. 

You might think that your face wash does the job, but a facial takes it a step further. An esthetician understands your skin type and knows which products to use to target certain issues. He/she uses steam to open up the pores and cleanses your skin thoroughly — and you can truly feel and notice the difference! 

3. Slow down aging.

Has time in the sun caught up with you? Habits like sunbathing, smoking, and not drinking enough water can prematurely age your skin. Regular facials and face massages, however, boost cell regeneration and promote collagen development. During facial treatments, the skincare professional might use chemical peels, face packs, masks, lotions, and creams to help. 

4. Detox.

Your skin is your largest organ, which means it can trap a lot of yucky stuff. If you don’t address it, your skin can get angry and result in breakouts. Apart from a cleansing routine, you need facials to go deeper and rid your skin of toxins. A facial specialist knows which products to use to get the desired results. 

5. Exfoliate. 

Just like you can only detox so much at home, you can’t get spa-quality results without a professional job. Enter exfoliation, the process by which dead skin cells are gently removed off your skin’s surface. If you don’t exfoliate enough, you might find your skin is rough and dry. A home treatment only goes so far. Professional treatment involves using chemical peels that removes this gunk, revealing a healthy layer of skin beneath.

Beyond these perks, you’ll also benefit from expert opinions and advice related to skincare when you’re at the spa. Before any facial treatment, it’s the protocol for the esthetician to inquire about your skin type, and any concerns or issues you want to address. This allows them to design a custom treatment, using products and treatments that are beneficial for your skin. Speaking of products, in between facial treatments, be sure you’re taking care of your skin by using a high-quality line like PK24 Essentials.

You and your skin deserve it!