One of the most popular self-care activities you can do is get a professional facial. It’s a luxury that most of us only afford ourselves for special occasions. Although for most people a facial is a rare indulgence, there are actually many benefits to incorporating professional facials into your regular skincare routine!
Your skincare routine at home is very important and can set the foundation for healthy skin, but there are so many reasons to get the expertise of a professional on a regular basis as well. To better understand why facials are so important, let’s explore the two types of facials.
There are two main types of facials, and they are physical and chemical.
Physical facials consist of services that are physically done to the skin such as micro needling and dermaplaning. These facial treatments are done by using special tools or methods on the surface of the skin.
Chemical facials are done by applying products that deeply penetrate into the skin, such as highly concentrated doses of skincare ingredients or chemical exfoliants. Both types of facials are very effective at helping target specific skincare concerns and allowing for healthy skin cell turnover.
So why should you get regular facials?
Prevent and reduce the appearance of mild acne
Facial treatments are a great way to prevent future breakouts and help deal with mild acne concerns. By removing dead skin cells and clearing out clogged pores, you allow your skin to breathe and heal naturally. For mild acne cases and occasional breakouts, facials help to reduce oiliness and remove bacteria from the surface of the skin, keeping it clear and smooth. A professional can also help you to determine what facial treatment is best based on your skin care needs.
Professional skincare treatments are more concentrated
The products used by a professional esthetician during a facial are much more concentrated and have less filler ingredients than drugstore products.
This means that you’re getting higher quality ingredients that are more potent. These ingredients can penetrate deeper into the skin’s surface, producing more effective results. Getting regular facials means that you are maximizing the benefits of these higher quality products, and you don’t have to worry about figuring out which ingredients to use and when. That’s the beauty of getting tailored skincare advice!
Facials help to improve your skin’s brightness and evenness
Over time, things like sun exposure and acne scarring can leave your skin looking dull and uneven. Facials are great for these skincare concerns because they help to increase skin cell turnover by removing dead skin cells. This helps reduce the appearance of dullness and also helps to heal and even out dark spots on the skin. By regularly getting facials, you help to consistently remove dead skin cells to reveal newer, more glowy skin over time.
They improve collagen production to maintain your skin’s elasticity
Facial treatments usually include some type of facial massage, both to help skincare ingredients penetrate deeply and to help get the blood flowing in the area. Facial massage & exfoliation have been shown to greatly increase collagen production by stimulating the skin’s surface. Having increased collagen maintains the skin’s elasticity, which allows for plump, youthful looking skin. Collagen production is one of the most important factors in having skin that looks younger and healthier longer. One of our skincare specialists can help you to determine the best facial treatment for aging skin to keep your skin looking its best for years to come, whether that’s an Oxygen Facial, Algomask or even SEA C Spa.
Facials keep the skin looking moisturized year-round
We’re no strangers to the dry and windy winter season here in Canada! Living in Ottawa means braving the harsh, cold days of winter and dealing with how dry your skin can get as a result. We love getting facials at the beginning of each season to help prepare your skin for what’s to come. Not only do you help reinvigorate your skin by removing impurities and deeply exfoliating, but you also give your face a boost of hydration.
This is especially important in the colder months! During a facial, the pores are treated to allow nourishing, moisturizing products penetrate deeply, giving your skin the full benefit of the ingredients.
So go ahead, treat yourself.
Facials should be a key part of any great skincare routine. They’re useful for so many different skincare concerns like anti-aging, acne prevention, PIE/PIH reduction, sun damage or dull and uneven skin tone. What you do at home is important but the boost of having professional treatments regularly will be key in getting the beautiful skin you’ve always dreamed of.
The fact that they’re a luxurious, relaxing treatment is just a bonus!
Book a Facial Treatment in Ottawa East
If you’re looking for facial treatments in Ottawa, check out our Skincare Services page to learn more. If you have any questions about which treatment is best for you or if you’d like to learn more about how facials can benefit your skincare routine, let’s chat! You can reach out to us with your questions or book an appointment here.
