- Drink Water or Green Tea Afterward
One of the best things you can do for your skin after a facial is to drink either a lot of water or green tea. By staying hydrated, you can help with the detoxifying and healing process of your skin— leaving you with firmer, smoother looking skin.
- Avoid the Sun
Nothing feels quite as good as laying out in the hot sun. However, make sure that you avoid the sun after you have a facial. Exposing your skin to the sun can dry it out and cause sun damage— two things that your facial helped to prevent. If you have plans to spend time in the sun after your facial, wear a large-brimmed hat and sunscreen.
- Don’t Apply Makeup
Your skin will likely be red after a facial and the first thing you may want to do grab for your concealer and foundation to perfect your skin tone. However, applying makeup to your skin directly following your facial isn’t going to do you any favors. During your facial, your pores were opened and cleaned out— ridding your skin of dirt and bacteria. However, as soon as you apply makeup, it will settle into your newly cleaned pores and cause them to become dirty again. Do your skin a favor and give it a rest from makeup for at least the rest of the day.
Spending a day at the spa getting a facial is a great way to rejuvenate your mind, skin, and soul. To get the most out of your facial, make sure that you are doing the things listed above. To learn more about the benefits of a facial, contact Dr. Gregory Wiener today!
