What To Avoid After A Facial
After getting a facial, there are a few things you should avoid to ensure the best results and prevent any potential irritation or complications. Here are some common recommendations:
Touching your face: Try to avoid touching or picking at your skin after a facial. Your skin may be more sensitive or prone to irritation, and breakouts immediately after the treatment.
Sun exposure: Protect your skin from direct sunlight and avoid tanning beds. Facials can make your skin more susceptible to sun damage due to the exfoliation or chemical treatments involved. If you must go outside, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
Heavy makeup: Allow your skin to breathe and recover by avoiding heavy makeup immediately after a facial. If you need to wear makeup, opt for lightweight and non-comedogenic products.
Clean makeup brushes: Makeup brushes can be loaded with bacteria! Clean brushes frequently and before applying makeup after receiving a skincare treatment. Makeup should be avoided for 24hrs.
Harsh skincare products: Avoid using harsh or abrasive skincare products, such as scrubs or strong chemical peels, for 1 week after a facial. Give your skin time to heal and benefit from the treatment.
Hot water and steam: Steer clear of hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, or hot tubs for at least 24-48 hours after a facial. These activities can further sensitize your skin and may counteract the benefits of the treatment.
Excessive sweating: Refrain from intense workouts or activities that cause excessive sweating for a day or two after a facial. Sweating can potentially irritate the skin or clog pores, leading to breakouts.
Hair removal: Avoid waxing, threading, or any other form of hair removal on the treated area immediately after a facial. These methods can cause additional redness, irritation, or even skin damage.
Pillowcases: change pillowcases regularly to limit bacteria exposure. Best to switch to satin or silk pillowcases, they are much more gentle on the skin as well as hair!
Always follow the specific post-facial instructions provided by your esthetician or skincare professional, as they may have additional recommendations based on the type of facial treatment you received.
