You cleanse your face. You moisturise. You use your serums. You probably even have a sunscreen sitting somewhere in your skincare drawer.
So why should you still bother getting a facial?
Because your everyday skincare routine and a professional facial don't necessarily do the same thing.
Your home routine helps you care for your skin consistently, while a facial gives your face some extra attention based on what your skin needs at the time.
And if you're dealing with dullness, dryness, congestion, uneven-looking skin or simply want your face to look fresher, adding regular facials to your skincare routine may be worth considering.
Your Everyday Skincare Routine Is Still Important Let's get this out of the way first.
Getting a facial doesn't mean you should stop taking care of your skin at home.
Your cleanser, moisturiser, sunscreen and other suitable skincare products still matter. Consistency is a big part of maintaining healthy-looking skin.
Think of your facial as an addition to your routine, not a replacement for it.
You take care of your skin every day, then occasionally give it some extra attention with a professional treatment.
Facials Give Your Skin More Focused Care Sometimes, your face just needs more attention than your usual routine provides.
Between makeup, sunscreen, sweat, oil, dust and the Lagos heat, your skin goes through a lot.
A professional facial can focus on cleansing, hydration, exfoliation and other specific skincare needs depending on the treatment.
Instead of simply adding another product to your routine, you can give your skin a treatment designed around what it needs at that moment.
Facials Can Help When Your Face Looks Dull You know that feeling when you've done your skincare but your face still looks tired?
Sometimes your skin can look dull even when you're using good products.
A facial can give your skin some much-needed attention and leave your face feeling cleaner, fresher and more refreshed. If dull-looking skin is one of your concerns, a brightening facial may be something to consider.
Your Skin Can Get Congested Your face comes into contact with a lot throughout the day.
Oil, sweat, makeup, sunscreen and everyday environmental exposure can all contribute to buildup on the skin. This is where a deep cleansing facial can be useful.
It gives your skin a more focused cleansing experience and can be especially appealing when your face feels like it needs a proper reset.
Your Skin May Need More Hydration Sometimes your face doesn't necessarily need more products. It may simply need more hydration and care.
If your skin feels dry or looks tired and dehydrated, a hydrating facial can give it some extra... Continue reading
