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5 post-facial tips to make that great skin feeling last longer

13 August 2018 by Beth Ryan

A facial is a winning treatment, combining the soothing comfort of a massage, with majorly glowing skin. So you’re finished at the spa, and you’ve photographed that fresh, newborn skin (multiple, multiple times), what needs to be done to keep your face feeling fantastic? Here’s our top 5 tips for maintaining that post-facial feeling. Yep, you should probably book your next one, just to try them out.  

By Rachel Spedding

  • 1 Skip the coverage

    Straight after a facial, your pores are freshly purged of oil and bacteria, so prevent it finding its way back in and lay off the makeup. This also allows for all those serums, creams, or peel, to show their full effect (you’ll be glowing without the highlighter – promise). Once you’re back at it with the makeup, make sure your brushes and applicators are fully clean to avoid breakouts (we all know what happens when they’re not).

  • 2 Break from cardio

    No gymming for you post-facial (ah heck, what a shame). Heat and sweat can aggravate freshly exfoliated skin, so make sure to work out pre-appointment, should you want to. Same goes for saunas and steam rooms FYI, stay clear of overheating that plumped-up skin of yours.

  • 3 Drink up

    You’re now freshly ‘purged’ of toxins – bliss. Keep up with the detox by drinking lots of water. H20 helps to plump out fine lines and increase that glow from within, so keep yourself hydrated 24/7. Just keep gulping (your skin will be thirsty). ​

  • 4 Suncream, always

    Of course, sunscreen is a daily essential, but post-facial, your skin needs protection more than ever. Chemical exfoliants can leave skin a little more sensitive to the sun, and if it’s freshly peeled, that new-to-the-surface skin will need serious cover up. In fact, avoid sunshine altogether, if possible, for 24 hours. Or invest in a really, really big hat. The choice is yours.

  • 5 Don't bother your breakouts

    Post-facial, a breakout is likely, as the treatment has got to work on extracting dirt and oil deep beneath the surface. Squeezing and picking can encourage further breakouts and even scarring. Spots will make their way off your face eventually, but if you’re still not convinced, read this.

    Go on, test the theory – book a facial right here. 

    With Treatwell, you can book beauty online at all your favourite salons – simple, hassle-free, and you can do it on the go. Discover amazing salons in your area.

Image credits: Shutterstock, @cocoaflower, @byrdiebeauty, @courtneeruthie, @infusedbeautybar

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