Zen Garden Skincare

How often do I need a Facial?

How often you should get a facial depends on several factors -- your skin type, skin condition, skin care goals, your budget, age, even where you live. On average, getting a professional facial once a month is ideal for someone who wants to take good care of their skin. That's because the skin is a living organ, and it takes about 30 days for the cells to move up from the dermis to the surface, or epidermis, where they flatten out, die and slough off. A facial treatment performed by a professional stimulates that exfoliation process, keeping the skin more toned and youthful-looking. Try to have a facial at least four times a year, as the season changes.

Skin type as a factor

If you have oily, acne-prone skin with breakouts, blackheads and clogged pores, you should get a facial every two weeks until it is cleared out and calmed down. As your skin improves, you can stretch it out longer until you're on a schedule where your skin stays relatively clean and clear.

If you have normal, combination, and dry skin, once every 4-6 weeks is usually fine. I highly recommend getting a facial when the seasons change.  You may notice that your skin ‘acts up’ at that time. It’s trying to adjust to the change in temperature and humidity changes inside (when we use our furnace for example) and outside when it’s dry and hot in the summer or humid, depending on your climate.

Skin condition as a factor

Dryness, dehydration, redness, blackheads, dull skin, etc., these are all signs that your skin is in need of some professional attention.  My goal is to help you find balanced, healthy skin.  I will only make product recommendations if your current regime isn’t working for your skin. And then, I will recommend products that create visible results.

We all want healthy looking skin for all long as possible, don’t we?