Obviously, your face is the first thing people see about you. Your skin is more than just part of your appearance; in many ways, it’s an indicator of your general health. As we’ve faced the Covid-19 pandemic this year, much of our lives has been filled with tension, worry, and uncertainty. That stress may be showing in your skin’s condition. If a visit to a local spa in Frisco is needed, with the necessary safety precautions taken, it’s worth the investment of time and money to care for your skin properly.

What is a spa facial?

A facial is a skin treatment that cleanses pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, hydrates and moisturizes the skin, and treats common skin concerns with a customized regime. It is also designed to boost your skin’s appearance and overall health. Spa facials provide several beauty and health benefits, which include:

Dead Skin Removal

Part of your spa facial time will be dedicated to exfoliating the outermost layers of skin. By sloughing away dead skin cells, bacteria, and debris, the opportunity for clogged pores is reduced. It reveals the fresher, more youthful skin cells underneath. Exfoliating ingredients, such as glycolic and alpha-hydroxy acids, are often used in this treatment.

Stress Reduction

During a facial, hundreds of pressure points in a person's face is gently massaged. This aspect of a facial treatment is designed to be relaxing as well as therapeutic. It can reduce physical and psychological stress in the body in addition to improving circulation to your skin. Increased blood flow not only gives you glowing skin, but enhances your skin’s health and helps the body rid itself of toxins. Facial massages and facials also help to accelerate the cell regeneration process. It encourages the production of collagen under the skin, resulting in younger-looking, firmer skin, and helps reduce the signs of stress.

Facials can also be paired with treatments like microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive process that removes a deeper layer of dead skin than a facial and improves cell regeneration. The combination of a facial and microdermabrasion will encourage the skin’s maximum rejuvenation and improve your complexion significantly.

Skin detoxification

Most facials are performed using ingredients that are rich in antioxidants, which can support the detoxification of the skin. Essential oils and herbal extracts can also be used for the same reason, and to hydrate dry, undernourished skin. Without proper hydration and detoxification, skin will often become dry and flaky.

Helps prevent bags under the eyes and dark circles

Facials can indirectly benefit the skin around the eyes. This particular area is sensitive, delicate, and thinner compared to the rest of the face. To discourage the development of crow's feet, dark circles, or eye bags, this skin must be properly maintained.

Evens skin tone

Melanin, which a compound responsible for giving color to the skin, is a defense mechanism of the skin to protect itself from harmful sun rays. Being underneath the sun can increase the production of melanin, which causes dark spots. Hormonal changes can also increase dark spots. Many facial services are designed to brighten these spots, causing them to be less noticeable and smoothing the skin.

Product Absorption

Because of the exfoliation performed during a facial, the newest, freshest layer of skin will be revealed. This paves the way for products to be more readily absorbed by the skin and encourages maximum hydration. In addition to the moisturizer the technician applies during a facial, any hydrating products used within hours or days immediately following will likely have their efficacy increased. Diligently applying retinoids or dark-spot correctors after the beauty treatment will also maximize the products' full impact.

Anti-Aging

Aestheticians may administer treatments designed to offer anti-aging benefits. Anti-aging facials that include glycolic acid treatments, collagen-infused serums, and hyaluronic acid can restore the skin's firmness and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. An anti-aging facial which includes light therapy treatments can help restore the skin at a deeper level and will help to rejuvenate and strengthen the skin inside out. The elasticity of the skin gets reduced over time due to the reduction in collagen production. Spa facials can stimulate the production of collagen under the skin which will encourage firmness and tighter, smoother skin.

Jamie Spence | Content Manager

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