{"id":12812,"date":"2020-01-23T15:14:53","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T23:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=12812"},"modified":"2023-10-12T16:08:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:08:07","slug":"what-happens-during-a-facial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-happens-during-a-facial","title":{"rendered":"4 Things That Should Happen During Your Facial\u2014and 4 That Shouldn\u2019t"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of all the complexion-boosting treatments currently available, facials<\/a> are arguably the most relaxing—even with extractions. There’s just something so tranquil about having your face cleansed, moisturized, and massaged for 60 minutes as you listen to the soft hum of spa music verberating throughout the room. But the treatment isn’t just good for melting away your stress; it’s also fantastic for your skin. Giving your face all that special attention practically guarantees a post-treatment glow—unless you’re in the wrong hands. <\/p>

A bad facial can do serious damage to your skin, so it’s important to be on the lookout for red flags that might indicate you’re not about to get the pampering experience you’re hoping for. We asked two experts to break down exactly what should—and should never—happen during a facial appointment.<\/p>

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You <\/strong>should<\/em><\/strong> be asked about your current at-home routine.<\/strong><\/h2>

“<\/strong>[Your aesthetician] should always ask what products you use at home,” explains Cynthia Rivas<\/a>, a licensed aesthetician in New York City. “I have seen irritation and even burns from instances where someone is using retinol or certain acids at home and when they go get a professional treatment, it’s too strong or aggressive [for their skin].” If a proper consultation is performed, an experienced facialist will pick an appropriate treatment that complements the client’s current at-home skin-care routine, to avoid overexfoliating and, ultimately, irritation. <\/p>

Your skin <\/strong>should<\/em><\/strong> be thoroughly examined before the facial begins.<\/strong><\/h2>

Once you and your facialist have talked through your personal routine and skin concerns, your face should be thoroughly inspected. “<\/strong>There should be a time when the facialist evaluates your skin before beginning any treatment,” says Rivas. “The evaluation should include [both] looking [at] and feeling your skin.” Yulia Gerchik, aesthetician at Daphne Studio<\/a> in New York City, agrees: “[We] always begin by analyzing the client’s skin in order to prescribe the appropriate product and treatments.” This inspection is necessary to help the aesthetician understand your skin type better so they can customize the facial to your specific needs.<\/p>

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