Put your best face forward
Skincare for the Winter Months
Your face is the one area of your body that is almost always exposed to the outside elements including wind, sun, and cold. There are several things you can do to protect your skin and keep your face looking young and glowing.
A note from a professional esthetician
New skin cells form at the bottom of the epidermis and work their way to the surface of the skin where they dehydrate and die making the appearance dull and lackluster. This process takes approximately 28 days. For this reason, experts recommend facials monthly to remove the surface layer of dead dull skin and reveal the younger cells beneath. Regular professional facials can stimulate the cellular turnover and promote the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in firmer, glowing skin with a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.
What to expect from a professional facial
Deep Cleansing
A professional esthetician will utilize equipment and products to achieve a deep cleanse without disrupting the skin’s natural barrier function, which has a balanced pH and oils & lipids that are essential to skin’s health.
Skin Analysis
During the analysis, the esthetician will assess your skin type and conditions and determine the appropriate treatment and products to be used for the facial treatment. The esthetician will examine your skin under a magnifying lamp and feel the surface of your skin. This is the perfect time to discuss any skin issues or area of concern that you would like to address.
Exfoliation
You will likely experience exfoliation as part of your treatment. Exfoliation is important because when you remove the surface layer of dead cells, younger and healthier cells are revealed giving your skin a healthy, and fresh look.
Deep Pore Cleansing
During your facial, any congestion of the pores, such as blackheads or whiteheads, will be removed. Extractions will help keep the skin looking smooth and your complexion clear. It is helpful to have extractions performed by a licensed professional because they have been trained to remove these impurities and how to best treat the skin afterwards.
Mask Facial Treatment
During your treatment a mask or combination of masks will be selected to target your skin’s specific concerns. Masks can hydrate and correct your skin and providing anti-aging benefits. While the mask is penetrating the skin, this is a nice time for your esthetician to provide a relaxing treatment such as a light upper body and hand massage.
Hydrate and Protect
Your facial should include the application of correcting and hydrating products along with sun protection. It is important to keep your fresh new skin cells nourished, hydrated and protected from the sun.
At Home Skincare
When you are at home, or in between facials it is very important to take care of your skin by using products that cleanse, correct, hydrate and protect. After your treatment is a great time to ask our professionals what they recommend for the season and your skin type.
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