Women get facial
treatment in Malaysia at least once in two weeks and it is
required by the skin too. Facial removes dead
skin cells, clears the skin
pores, scrubs and exfoliates
the skin. A facial is thus very important to maintain the glow of
your face.
Post-facial rules can be dependent on your skin
sensitivity and the intensity of the facial. The basic “facial
after-effect” includes a rosiness that can last up to two hours.
Many people ask if they can apply makeup
after a facial. The answer is yes, technically, but I encourage
clients to give their skin a treat by giving it a chance to breathe
and soak up the effects of the treatment. Having your facial later in
the day or early evening is ideal, as you leave the treatment with
“bed-ready” skin that will rest for another few hours.
The first 24-48 hours post-facial are
the most essential to guaranteeing your skin has time to completely
refresh itself and to breath. Follow these tips to get the most of
your facial:
Minimise UV Exposure
Try to avoid the sun immediately after
your treatment as the top layer of dead skin cells will have been
removed in your treatment therefore making your skin particularly
sensitive to sunlight. Most facials include an exfoliant
or light peel to activate new skin cells which aids the treatment in
giving you a fresh look. For this reason, it is very important to
protect your face, and other areas by avoiding or limiting sun
exposure and selecting the right sunscreen.
Titanium oxide and zinc oxide are ideal ingredients in products for
your skin. They work by physically blocking the UV
light from being absorbed into your epidermis. Choose a minimum of
SPF
30, and reapply every 80 minutes if you are outdoors.
Drinking plenty of water
Drinking plenty of water
(1.5 - 2 litres a day) will greatly improve the skins complexion and
help rid the body of toxins
giving you a healthy glow. Well-hydrated cells carry out their
functions better. After a facial, you're a step ahead of the
glowing-skin game.
Minimise Cleansing and Exfoliants
The use of soaps, facial cleansers,
facewashes or make-up removal products should be avoided for two days
at least. Soaps should also be avoided. After your facial your skin
is clean, refreshed, and radiant. You can make it last longer post
treatment by avoiding over cleansing, using harsh toners, or heavy
creams. Instead, use a soap
free cleanser, and a light to mid weight moisturizer. There are
certain ingredients in products that should be avoided for at least
24 hours such as BHA/AHA,
or Retin-A. These
ingredients may cause irritation and redness. Only if the skin is
oily, we can use cold water for washing the face.
Minimise caffeine or alcohol consumption
Try to avoid drinking caffeine
or alcohol
where possible as these are highly dehydrating to the skin, making
the skin dry and dull.
Avoid Make-up
Never start to apply make-up after a
facial. Your pores have just been cleaned and require oxygen,
so do not clog them.


