Glow Up: Maximizing the Results of Your Facial

Facial treatments are a very important aspect of your beauty regime. Its important that you get regular facials because its not only good for your skin but also for your soul. It allows you to relax and take some time out from your busy day to day life. Whether you get a facial every few weeks or every 6 months, there are a few tips that can help with the results from your facial.

Understanding Your Skin: Knowing Your Skin Type and Concerns

The very first step to better results from facials is knowing your skin type and what you want to achieve. It is pointless going for a hydrating facial if you have oil and congested skin because it is most likely going to make your skin worse or do nothing.

Bare Skin and Beauty is located in Ellenbrook, Perth and can help you understand your skin type and recommend skincare and facials to work towards your concerns.

Consultations are carried out in our boutique salon in Ellenbrook, Perth. Using advanced imaging techniques we look beneath the skins surface and provide a full overview of your skins oil flow, underlying pigmentation and even predict concerns you might face during your good skin journey or in the future.

Pre-Facial Prep: How to Prepare Your Skin for Maximum Results

Achieving the best results from your facial starts with proper preparation. The first step is our skin consultation so we have a complete understanding of your skin. But there are also things that you can do prior to a facial to get the most out of it.

Avoid Sun Exposure: Prior to getting a facial it is important to keep in mind how much sun your are exposed to. If your mildly sunburnt your skin might be sensitive and make the facial less enjoyable but if you have more sever sun burning your therapist might even have to turn you away and book you for when your sun burn has gone down.

Hydrate: It is always important to keep hydrated but even more important when getting facials or massage. Your skin will love you for the extra hydration and your skin will be more receptive to treatments and can better absorb the active ingredients in facial products. This is due to your blood being able to flow properly and your body working the way it should. Hydration is one of the most important factors for our overall health.

Avoid Harsh Skincare Products: Prior to your facial its important not to do any home peels or use any harsh chemicals that might compromise your skin prior to your treatment. This also includes consulting with your therapist about any topical or oral medication you might be on because this can make you unsuitable for some treatments. If you are considering stopping medication please consult your doctor prior.

Communicate With Your Therapist During and After Your Facial

Communicate with Your Therapist: While we can see your skin we dont know whats going on behind the scenes and when we dont see you for a few weeks. Give us a hand and let us know how your skins feeling and if you have had any reactions, breakouts etc. Help us help you. Its also important that if you have any negative results from the facial to let us know because this could be a reaction or irritation from a product that we might need to avoid in the future. Unhappy with your treatment? also let us know, we can’t grow and learn unless you tell us what you liked and didnt like. If you say nothing, we assume then everything went smoothly 🙂 and even better, if you enjoyed your treatment leave us a review. The therapists love seeing that their hard work is appreciated.

Arrive with Clean Skin: On the day of your facial, arrive with clean, makeup-free skin (when possible). We would prefer to be focusing on creating a great experience for you and doing activities that your skin will love instead of spending half the time removing makeup. While we are happy to do this, you wont get the full benefits from the treatment.

Be Well-Rested: Its amazing how much your skin will respond to a good nights sleep. Wake up bright eyed ready to enjoy your facial.

Follow Post-Facial Instructions: Lastly, make sure you follow our aftercare instructions. Depending on how intense the treatment was this can be a necessity to your results and safety.

Customized Facial Treatments: Choosing the Right Facial for Your Skin

Choosing the right facial for your is essential for great results. Start with a skin consultation to find out your skin type, think about your concerns and your goals. Chat to our therapists about your goals and get a treatment regime put in place. Work towards your goals.

This is the path towards great results from your skin treatments. It is all pointless if your getting the wrong treatments. The products and techniques are different for all treatments. While we might incorporate a Vitamin C or licorice extract in a brightening and lightening facial that is targeted towards pigmentation we will be using hyaluronic acid in a hydration facial and then exfoliating acids for acne treatments so getting the right facial is crucial.

Another important factor is where you get your treatments. There are countless beauty salons in Perth. Its important to understand that some beauty salons are mainly beauty. Their treatments are for relaxation and they are not targeted to provide results. At Bare Skin and Beauty we offer skin treatments which are incorporated into a relaxing treatment. We use cosmeceutical ranges and all our therapists have to sit through weeks of training each year to keep up with the science behind skin and skincare products. Choosing the right salon is as important as choosing the right treatment.

Targeted Skincare Products: Using the Best Products for Your Skin Needs

When you walk down the supermarket aisle you will notice there is a LOT of different skincare ranges and products. Each one might say a different bonus or reason for purchasing it. It is important to understand that anything purchased from your supermarket is likely to be inadequate to get results other than to provide basic hydration and make you feel a bit pampered.

Supermarket brands are designed to be affordable. This means that they add things that look exciting or like they would provide a benefit but they are generally in such small amounts that they will do little to nothing. Active ingredients are expensive! As a cosmetic chemist I have formulated cheap ranges and I have formulated active ranges. The cost to add an active ingredient can drive the price up by 3-4 times the amount to just have a product that sounds good.

If your looking for targeted results then these isles are best walked past, straight to your closest salon that specializes in skin.

These salons stock the ranges that will offer you the results you want and will most likely be targeted towards specific skin needs or concerns.

Benefits Of Using Targeted Skincare Alongside Facials

One of the key benefits of using targeted skincare is that they are formulated with specific actives designed for your skin issues.

Targeted skincare products come in a range of forms and are normally combined to include at minimum a cleanser, moisturiser, serum and sunscreen. You can also add on to this if your looking to have a strong skincare routine. This might include adding a night moisturiser or a retinol serum or exfoliant to be used every few days.

Another advantage of using targeted skincare products is although they may appear more expensive they will actually save you money in the long run.

Imagine wanting to lose weight, you join a fancy gym. You work out every other day but on your way home each day you stop off to buy junk food. You are putting a lot of effort into going to the gym but instead of following it up with the most important factor of healthy eating, your fueling your body with high calory low nutrition foods which are going to result in little to no benefits from going to the gym. Now instead of eating junk food you eat a healthy home made dinner full of nutrients and lower in energy.

Your going to see a massive difference and capitalize on the work and money you spend at the gym. In this scenario the healthy food is your active skincare from a skincare specialist and you gym is you applying the products. Notice how much more benefit you will get from using targetted skincare.

If your unsure what products are best for your skin then make sure you chat to our therapists at Bare Skin and Beauty in Ellenbrook, Perth.

Post-Facial Care: Extending the Benefits of Your Facial at Home

After indulging in a rejuvenating facial treatment at a spa or skincare clinic, it’s crucial to continue the benefits of your facial at home through post-facial care. By following a few simple steps you can extend the results of your facial and maintain healthy, glowing skin between appointments.

Keep hydrated, number 1 is hydration! its come up a few times in this blog but that is because it is so important. You can also hydrate your skin by using a hydrating moisturiser or lotion. This will hep hydrate your skin from inside and out.

Sun protection is also essential after a facial. You should have a SPF applied by your therapist after your treatment but this will only last a few hours. If you get your treatment done in the morning dont forget to apply SPF again half way through the day.

and remember your skincare routine between treatments. This will keep the benefits from your last treatment as much as possible and then allow the therapist to gain extra benefits from your next facial treatment.

Hydration Hacks: Hydrating Your Skin Inside and Out for a Radiant Glow

Obviosuly the first step to staying hydrated is to drink plenty of water. It is best drinking water slowly throughout the day as it allows your body to absorb it as best as possible instead of just rushing through your system. Try adding additives like lemon juice, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate or even chai seeds to get added benefits from your water.

Eating food that are rich in water is also a great way to get incidental water. This includes foods such as cucumber, watermelon, oranges and spinach. These foods are also high in nutrients, so they are great for overall health.

Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol, these are diuretics and work by stimulating your body to release fluid. This can result in any added hydration going straight through you instead of being utilized.

Try setting reminders or purchasing a bottle with times on it so that you keep track of your water intake. This is a great way to stay on to of hydration for people with busy lifestyles.

Carry a water bottle with you, make sure you keep a water bottle handy throughout the day so you can keep sipping water to make the most out of it.

Be mindful of the heat, Perth gets very hot so drink extra water when its hot even if your under aircon because that also dehydrates you.

Follow these hydration tips and your skin will stay hydrated well after your facial.

Lifestyle Factors: Incorporating Healthy Habits for Long-term Skin Health

There are a few lifestyle factors that will hinder your skin success.

This includes, drinking more than recommended. Smoking cigarettes or alternatives. Spending a lot of time in the sun, especially without sunscreen!

Stress and lack of sleep are also a huge factor in your skin’s success.

While many of these attributes are hard or almost impossible to change. It’s the small changes that make up the big change. Instead of scrolling through facebook or watching TV, spend a few minutes each day to just sit in silence and reflect on everything. Breathing is a huge benefit when done properly and can even reduce your blood acidity.

Go for a walk, make it a habit that each day instead of sitting down and pouring yourself a wine, you go for a 15minute walk. You will be surprised how quickly it becomes a new habit. Instead of coming home and wanting a drink you will come home and want a walk.

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