HOW TO EXTEND RESULTS FROM A SPA TREATMENT

Spa treatments can work wonders for your skin. Right after your session, you look and feel luminous, hydrated, and practically glowing from the inside out. All that well-deserved pampering renews cellular turnover, improves elasticity, and boosts the results of anti-aging procedures, leaving your skin toned up with a lovely silky after-feel. But consider that without the proper after-facial care, the time and money you invested into this luxurious treat may be all for nothing.

That immediate effect of radiant-looking skin can typically last anywhere from three to seven days. But it won’t last if you will not give your skin the post-facial care it needs. Not only to maximize the benefits of the treatment but also to ensure your skin’s health too.  After a facial, your skin may be super smooth and soft, but it is likely more sensitive too. It can be prone to blemishes and redness or even trigger acne breakouts.

So we gathered here 5 post-facial care steps that should help you make the most out of your facial, minimize any discomfort, and leave your skin refreshed and restored for longer.

1. CLEANSE CAREFULLY

Washing your face immediately after a facial can strip away its benefits. Most estheticians recommend waiting at least a day before resuming any routine with cleansers since they can carry chemicals that might cause skin irritation and redness. And when it's time to properly rinse your face again, choose gentle, non-comedogenic cleansing agents, and lukewarm water.

2. EASY ON THE MAKEUP

With the facial, your skin has been thoroughly cleansed and massaged, and your pores were left open through steaming. So it is recommended to let it “breathe and rest” for as long as possible before applying any covering make-up, or at least till the next day. In case you just need to glam up a bit, there is no harm in putting on some mascara and lip gloss.

3. YES SUNSCREEN

It comes with no surprise that you should always avoid excessive sun exposure and select the right sunscreen for your skin type. But after a facial treatment, you should particularly avoid exposing yourself to the sun. Most chemical exfoliators applied during facials leave your skin more susceptible to sun damage, increasing the risk for melanoma and amplifying the development of fine lines and wrinkles. So make sure to always apply sunscreen or a moisturizer with high SPF. And, in case of post-facial skin sensitivity to sunscreen, make it a fashion statement and protect your face by wearing an extravagantly big hat.

4. MOISTURIZE

Applying face moisturizer after you've just treated your skin with what feels like a thousand hydrating steps may seem redundant, but it truly creates a protective layer that boosts skin hydration, preventing flaking and dullness. The right moisturizer can also help the freshly applied products work better and for longer. Aim for gentle and natural moisturizers to replenish and lock hydration in your skin cells. But give your skin a week to heal before using any retinol-based products. After all, it is more sensitive to potentially irritating products that can do more damage than good in the first few days.

5. CLEAN FACE, CLEAN SURFACE

Most facials leave your pores more open and therefore more exposed to sneaky sources of pore-clogging bacteria that might just undo all of your spa's day best effort. During the first week after your treatment make sure you’re using a clean pillowcase, so dirt and oil don’t clog pores when you sleep. And the same applies to towels or anything else that might come in direct contact with your face during your skincare routine.

Now that you know what to do and how to extend the effects of your facial, we hope you can make the most of your next trip to the spa. And if you ever want to achieve that radiant, healthy glow at home, you can find everything you need in Arianna’s Spa Day Set.