A Facial is one beauty treatment that has always been grossly misunderstood. Deemed ineffective, unnecessary and extravagant, facials are not something women are particularly fond of. But, few know that facials pack great curative value and can rejuvenate your skin to impart that fabulous, healthy skin glow. Definitely not something to shirk away from! But before you book a nice, pampering session with your beautician, keep these handy tips in mind to make your experience an enjoyable and fruitful one.
1.It’s all about circulation.
Massaging the face during a facial increases blood circulation. The more vigorous the blood circulation is, the more is the cleansing effect produced and more is the radiance achieved. Also, getting someone else gives you a facial always yields a better result than massaging it on yourself. Your brain recognises a foreign touch, and this promotes a feel-good response in you. There are no surprises when you massage yourself because your brain already knows what’s coming
2.Choose the purpose of your facial beforehand.
Some facials are meant for soothing and pampering your skin, while others focus on deep cleansing and curing some particular skin problem. If you go for a relaxing kind of facial, you’d be treated to cleansing, mild exfoliation, hot steams and rich masques. Opt for a curative one, and you’ll undergo stronger cleansing and scouring that will leave your skin tingling and stinging, and you’ll be bidding adieu to those pimples and blackheads. So decide what your skin needs, and pick accordingly.
3. Don’t handle blackheads yourself.
Blackheads can be a nuisance and a serious hindrance to that flawless skin you’ve always wanted. But, don’t be hasty and set out to get rid of them yourself! They must be pushed up from their base, or else they can lead to irritated skin. Also, the leftover dirt from the improper uprooting of a blackhead will build up, enlargening your pores. And we certainly don’t want that to happen. So it’s best we leave them to the hands of the aesthetician.
Blackheads can be a nuisance and a serious hindrance to that flawless skin you’ve always wanted. But, don’t be hasty and set out to get rid of them yourself! They must be pushed up from their base, or else they can lead to irritated skin. Also, the leftover dirt from the improper uprooting of a blackhead will build up, enlargening your pores. And we certainly don’t want that to happen. So it’s best we leave them to the hands of the aesthetician.
4.Getting a facial on the eve of an event is a no-no.
Planning to have a nice, luxurious facial before that big wedding? You might want to avoid booking it just a day before the event. Facials tend to leave the skin raw, red and vulnerable. You need to give it ample time to heal and renew itself after the treatment. Go for a facial 3 to 4 days before the D-day. The glowing skin won’t get dull in that short a time.
5. Make a facial schedule.
Just splurged on a skin- pampering facial? Do not make it just a one-time thing. Get a facial done regularly to maintain that nice, clear complexion and to get those impurities flushed out of your pores. Getting routine facial, hones and trains your skin cells, making them function more smoothly. Your skin type decides how often you get a facial. Once every four weeks is recommended. If you have oily skin, go for on every three weeks or so. People with drier skins can opt for one in every five weeks. Keeping your skin healthy and glowy is all that you need.
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