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Plumpy, glowing, and smooth skin is the need of the hour! Don’t you want to keep your skin glowing forever? Let us look at some tips on maintaining your skin after the facial. Facials can make your skin more radiant, but they also make your skin sensitive. Read on to know how to maintain the suppleness of your skin post-facial.

What needs to be done post-facial session?

Let us look at some steps on what can be done post-facial treatment to support your skin’s luminous complexion. 

1. Cleansing: The first and most important step is cleansing. Cleansing can help in warding off dirt and impurities from your skin, and this will leave your skin feeling refreshed and clean.
2. Skin hydration: Your skin is already hydrated post-facial. However, to maintain its hydration for a longer time, you need to make sure to drink enough amount of water.
3. Exfoliation: Exfoliation can help in the removal of dead skin cells and get rid of dirt as well as impurities plaguing your skin. You can use a hydrating moisturizer that will maintain your skin’s hydration levels and also aid in exfoliation.

Precautionary steps to keep in mind post-facial:

Let us look at a few precautions that can be taken post a facial treatment to prevent your skin from switching to chaotic mode!

• Make sure that other skin treatments are done before your facial. Facials can make your skin super-sensitive, so waxing, threading, or bleaching should be done two days before your facial to prevent skin inflammation.
• Do not over-exfoliate or over-scrub. Exfoliation is fine, but since facial treatment already gets rid of dead skin cells or impurities, keep in mind not to over-exfoliate.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure. Make sure to protect your skin immediately post-facial. Your skin is in a sensitive phase post the facial treatment, so try carrying an umbrella or cap to protect yourself from UV rays. You can also apply a sunscreen with SPF of at least 40.
• Do not apply makeup immediately after facial treatment. This is because makeup can clog pores, and you can risk getting acne breakouts. Try to wait at least 24 hours post-facial before applying makeup.
• Do not use creams or lotions that can dry your skin out. Certain creams or lotions might contain drying ingredients that can leave out your skin feeling dry and dull, thus reducing the effectiveness of the facial.
• If you get blemishes or pimples post-facial, do not pop them. Popping them can cause scarring. 

Breakouts happening post-facial can be a sign of skin purging, wherein your face is pushing toxins and impurities out of your skin surface. They are likely to subside within a week. You can reach out to your facialist for more information and advice regarding the same. Maintain your skin’s radiance by following the steps stated above, post-facial. It is time to lock in that glow and embrace your skin!