Facials for acne prone skin are essential as they provide targeted care to address specific skin issues. Professional estheticians can assess skin conditions, customize treatments, and extract impurities, promoting a clear complexion. Facials often include exfoliation, the removal of dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores. Additionally, specialized masks and serums used during facials can reduce inflammation, balance oil production, and enhance skin healing. Regular facial treatments contribute to a comprehensive skin care routine, complementing at home care. The hands-on approach of facials also allows for expert guidance on maintaining healthy skin, habits, fostering, long-term benefits for those with acne prone skin.
Facials were extremely helpful in reducing my active acne. It helped improve the overall texture of my skin, and so much more. For those with problem skin, I highly recommend getting a professional facial by a certified, well researched esthetician that can provide for your skin needs, monthly or quarterly.
20 Facial Benefits;
1. Deep Cleaning: Thorough cleansing removes excess oils, which can prevent breakouts
2. Exfoliation: Removing dead skin cells, prevents the clogging of pores
3. Extraction: Extraction of blackheads and white heads reduces pore congestion
4. Steam Treatments: Opens pores, removing impurities
5. Hydration: Moisturization helps give skin a balance, preventing dryness or oiliness
6. Scar Prevention: Aids in preventing scarring from active acne by promoting proper treatment and healing
7. Detoxification: Products used assist in removing toxins that may contribute to active acne
8. Stress Reducing: Massages and relaxation contribute to the reduction of stress
9. Improved Circulation: Improves the blood flow in your skin
10. Peels: Helps with scarring and blemishes
11. Enhanced Cell Turnover: Promotes the growth of healthy and new skin cells
12. Sebum Control: Balance oil production
13. Evens Skin Tone: Addresses discoloration and hyperpigmentation associated with acne
14. Firming and Toning: Enhances skin firmness
15. Scar Softening: Contributes to softening the appearance of scarring caused by acne
16. Improved Confidence: Clearer, healthier skin promotes increased confidence
17. Pore Tightening: Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores
18. Maintenance of Skin PH: Balances the skin’s PH
19. Improved Product Absorption: Opens up pores for better absorption of acne fighting products
20. Education: Professional Estheticians can provide guidance on skincare routines and managing acne
Please, DO NOT go to any esthetician because they are estheticians in your area or rely solely on their prices. Make sure you do your research. Since I move to a different state or country every two years, I switch estheticians often. Things I look for; client reviews, experience, product knowledge, before and after photos, transparency, treatment techniques, and the most important, their knowledge/awareness on diverse skin types.
If receiving facials from a professional regularly is not within your budget, then I do have tool recommendations below;
Facial Steamers can help open pores, promote better blood circulation, facilitate the removal of dirt and impurities, and hydrate skin.
Steamers range from $25-$250
Blackhead Remover Pore Vacuum can help extract excess oil and dirt from pores, removes blackheads, and removes whiteheads.
Pore Vacuums range from $20-$200
High Frequency Facial Wand can help stimulate circulation, promote collagen and blood flood, targets bacteria-managing acne.
Wands range from $20-$350
LED Facial Light Therapy Mask are beneficial for the skin because it uses different wavelengths of light to target specific skin concerns. For example red light promotes collagen production, blue light kills acne bacteria, and white light reduces wrinkles.
Light Therapy Masks range from $60-$250
I'd like to emphasize that I am no medical doctor. These are products that my current and pasts estheticians used on my skin that I observed and/or was recommended, by them. Since 2022, my esthetician has been Anna (resides in Studio City, CA). She has many years of skin experience and nearly 250 reviews which 99.7% are 5-star reviews. Since I have recently moved too Japan, I only get facials from Anna every two to three months.
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