How to choose the perfect facial?

Facial skin care in the salon

Can't make sense of the types of facials that spas offer? Which one is better for your skin problems and safer?

Let's look at the types of professional facials. We will tell you what factors to consider and how to choose a treatment that will make your skin perfect.

Why it is important to know your skin type and its characteristics

Often, salon-goers opt for what is usually the most popular facial treatment. But they don't consider the problems or misidentify their skin type.

There are 5 types of skin types:

  • Normal

    Smooth to the touch, without pronounced dryness or greasiness. The tone, texture is even. Rashes, allergies occur, but rarely.

  • Oily

    Has a characteristic greasy sheen. Wrinkles are not very pronounced, but many large pores. Very often there are blackheads, comedones (black dots), especially in the area of the forehead, nose, chin.

  • Dry

    It feels tight and flaky. Creams and oils are absorbed quickly, and after a couple of hours the epidermis needs to be re-moisturized. The color is often faded and gray. Women with dry skin form deep expression wrinkles earlier.

  • Combined

    A combination of oily type in the forehead, nose, chin and dry - in the area of cheekbones, cheeks, neck. Pimples, black spots often occur in the T-zone, and rarely in the rest of the face.

  • Sensitive

    Sharp reactions to any factors: inappropriate cosmetics, weather changes, accessories made of wool, decorative cosmetics. More often than with other skin types, there is a scattering of small pimples, redness, and vascular network.

Skin type is a key factor when choosing a cosmetic procedure. At first glance, it is easy to determine. But in reality, sensitive skin is often confused with dry skin, and normal or combination skin with oily skin. Self-diagnosis is further complicated by improper care - insufficient cleansing, excessive moisturizing or damage to the epidermis by scrubs and peels.

A certified esthetician can accurately determine the skin type. In addition, he or she will identify:

  • lipid-water, acid-base balance;

  • pigmentation, pores, acne;

  • texture, elasticity, sensitivity of the epidermis;

  • number, depth of wrinkles;

  • biological age of the skin.

Diagnosis is mandatory before choosing professional care. Only after it, the specialist recommends the appropriate type for a particular client.

Mistakes when choosing facials

Choosing a facial based only on the fact that it is popular or liked its description is wrong. Many factors need to be taken into account to improve, maintain, and not worsen skin health:

Skin type. For example, a chemical peel for women with dry skin will further damage the epidermis, causing keratinization, flaking, cellular and vascular injury.

Type of problems. What needs to be done for a particular client: reduce inflammation, remove rashes, clear pores, enhance nourishment, correct contour or reduce wrinkles.

Age. Young girls will be suitable for procedures to cleanse, nourish the skin, mature women - anti-aging complexes.

Season. In each season the skin needs different care. In winter it lacks nutrients, in fall, spring - hydration, in summer - protection from ultraviolet radiation.

Health features. Any somatic disease affects the health of the skin. The level of hormones, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes also affects its firmness, elasticity, and tendency to rashes.

Lifestyle. Cigarettes, alcohol, stress, sleep deprivation, prolonged exposure to the sun or wind aggravate problems, negate the effect of care. Conversely, maintaining a healthy lifestyle improves the condition of the skin.s.

Esthetician TIP

At the consultation, make sure that the master conducts a diagnosis of the facial skin, taking into account all the factors listed above. Esthetician specialist is obliged to explain which procedure to choose. He or she takes into account the characteristics of your body and skin.

If the esthetician uses a formulaic approach, there is a high risk that the problems will worsen. Acne, wrinkles will become more pronounced, sebaceous glands will deteriorate, skin will be dehydrated, thinning, flabby.

A personalized approach is the key to success

Knowing your skin type will help you understand which cosmetic procedure will improve your skin. For example:

for normal skin, dermaplaning, massage to prevent premature aging of the face.

for dry skin - gentle ultrasonic cleaning, nourishing hydrafacial treatments to moisturize the epidermis;

for oily - chemical peeling, dermaplaning, to get rid of excess sebum, to clean pores;

for sensitive skin - microdermabrasion to gently cleanse and tone the skin;

for ageing skin - rejuvenating treatments, including microneedling to smooth wrinkles and slow down aging.

MASTER'S TIP!

Discuss the choice of one or another professional care with an esthetician specialist. He will advise you on the appropriate manipulation, compositions for its implementation, and means for saturating the epidermis. He will also explain what results will be achieved, how to fix and improve them at home.

An overview of popular procedures and their intended purpose

Cleansing facial skin using dermaplaning in a spa

After diagnosing your skin type and skin problems, the esthetician will suggest one of the following treatments.

Hydrafacial

The first step is deep cleansing, lightening with a solution of acids. Then the epidermis is saturated with antioxidants, plant extracts, hyaluronic acid, and collagen. Additionally use lymphatic drainage, LED therapy to stimulate collagen production, and acne treatment.

For whom: people with normal, dry, sensitive skin, that is prone to acne.

Result: eliminates acne, reduces swelling, improves skin color, and texture.

Dermaplaning

The skin is thoroughly cleaned and dried. Using a special scalpel, dead cells and downy hair are gently exfoliated, and then clogged pores are opened. At the end, nourishing compositions with antioxidants, immunostimulants, and UV protection are applied.

For whom: all skin types (but not acne).

Result: levels the structure, color, removes downy hairs, and keratinized layer.

Microdermabrasion

The face is cleansed with acids. Saturate with tonic, mask with whitening, antioxidant substances. Do a light massage. At the end moisturize the epidermis with serum, protect it with sunscreen.

For whom: girls with sensitive, loose skin, and pigmentation.

Result: improves facial relief, improves skin elasticity, freckles, post-acne scars become less noticeable.

Microneedling

Derma roller needles create microscopic punctures in the upper layer of the epidermis. This stimulates the production of collagen, elastin. It promotes skin tightening on the face.

For whom: women with the first signs of aging: wrinkles, flabby cheeks, and a double chin.

Result: wrinkles, acne scars are reduced, face looks healthier and younger.

Chemical peeling

Weak solutions of acids are applied. They dissolve the upper layer of the epidermis, penetrate into the middle layers. This stimulates the synthesis of collagen, the growth of new cells.

For whom: women with oily skin type, prone to the appearance of acne, and black dots.

Result: eliminates pigmentation, acne, shrinks pores, and normalizes the work of sebaceous glands.

Ultrasonic cleaning

Ultrasonic device gently exfoliates rough epidermis, and cleans deep layers of the skin. Additionally, ultrasound easily massages the face, which improves nutrition, lymph flow, and tightens muscles.

For whom: people with any cosmetic problems, but it is better to use for girls with dry, sensitive, problematic skin.

Result: levels the tone and structure of the face, disappears black spots, rashes, and increases skin elasticity.

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Facial massage

Hand massage or Gua Sha is performed with special rollers and scrapers made of crystals. Before the procedure, moisturizing oils are applied. At the end, the skin is cleaned and saturated with nourishing, soothing tonics and lotions.

For whom: women with any skin type who want to improve the shape and color of the face.

Result: decreases swelling, improves facial oval, reduces large wrinkles on the forehead, nasolabial folds, and a second chin.

Esthetician’s Opinion!

Will the effect be better if several treatments are used at once?

Combination treatments are often used in salons. Sometimes this is the only way to get results. For example, in one session combine skin cleansing and manual massage.

But do not think that if you do all the procedures at once, you will quickly improve the condition of the face. Excessive exposure, the use of multidirectional techniques will only harm the skin. The combination is selected by a specialist, based on the problems. Only he can determine whether it is necessary to use several manipulations and what combination of them will lead to the best result.

How to save money on care without sacrificing quality

The effect of facial skin care in a spa is undeniable. The skin becomes more elastic, cleaner, and the face looks younger. But professional treatments can seem expensive.

A few tips on how to get the best effect and save money on professional treatments:

Be consistent. Don't do all the treatments that are on the salon's price list. You will not get the desired result, and only waste money. It is better to choose 1-2 types that will solve your problems and carry them out regularly. In this way you will achieve the desired effect, and significantly reduce costs.

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Maintain results. Follow the advice that esthetician specialists give on maintaining healthy skin and choosing professional facial cosmetics. They will prolong the effect of the procedures.

Important to note!

AnnaZur Organic Beauty Spa is now offering discounts on:

  • Microdermabrasion: $98 $130

  • Dermaplaning: $119 $158

  • Microneedling: $199 $280

  • Massage: $189 $250

What to expect from the procedures: realistic timelines and results

Woman's face before and after professional cosmetic procedures

You will see the first slight improvements immediately after the procedure. The full effect will appear 2-3 weeks after visiting the salon.

Depending on the type of procedure, you may notice that:

  • skin has become smoother, brighter, firmer;

  • wrinkles and bags under the eyes were reduced;

  • Reduced black spots, blackheads;

  • tightened the oval, improved facial features;

  • pigment spots and freckles have become less pronounced;

  • dryness or excessive oiliness of the skin has disappeared;

  • makeup became easier to apply, stopped falling off or leaking.

Do not expect that one procedure will immediately solve all the problems. To achieve the desired effect, experts advise to perform them regularly. Usually requires a course of 4-6 manipulations with a break between each in a couple of weeks or months.

It is important to independently maintain the health of the skin, protect it from the sun, wind, and frost. Follow the recommendations of masters:

cleanse the skin with toners, foams or micellar water, moisturize it with cream morning and evening;

use a UV-filtering cream all year round;

eat a healthy diet;

stop smoking;

cut down on alcohol;

avoid stress, overwork, and get enough sleep;

do exercises for facial muscles.

Competent professional facial care is an investment in your beauty and youth. Therefore, you should choose the procedure carefully, taking into account your skin type, health features, age and lifestyle.

Still can't decide which procedure is best for you? Schedule a consultation at AnnaZur! Our estheticians will determine which professional treatment is right for you, effectively addressing your concerns and improving the condition of your facial skin!

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