What is a Facial? What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Facials, one of our favorite ways to decompress and treat our skin at the end of the day, or even after a tough week. If you’re new to the world of facials, we’re here to walk you through every aspect of the process from your time with your esthetician, the benefits of a facial, as well as helpful aftercare tips to get you the most out of your experience.

What you can expect in your first facial

The process of getting a facial is a bit more in depth than simply showing up, getting some fancy products lathered all over your face, rinsing it off and calling it a day. In fact, there’s quite a bit of thought and care that goes into the art of facials and you deserve to know about it!

Preparation & a consultation is the first step

This consultation for your professional facial helps your skincare provider have an understanding of your skin and any trouble spots that you may have. Those with acne prone skin or other common skin concerns may need to have their treatment customized to best fit their needs. Overall, this process is incredibly important and will help improve your results.

Cleansing sets the relaxing tone of your facial

On the day of your appointment, following your consultation, your esthetician will begin their magic by cleaning the face. These cleansers are relatively mild and gentle enough for all skin types, making it the perfect way to start your facial.

Exfoliation is the next step in a facial

Once cleansed, the next step in a facial would be exfoliation. Depending on your skin care treatment needs, your esthetician may opt to use a manual exfoliant or a chemical exfoliant. The purpose of both is to help in exfoliating skin and remove any buildup that may be present from both dead skin and dry skin. This deep cleansing treatment allows the skin to be clean and clear, allowing the key ingredients of your facial to successfully penetrate into deeper layers of your skin.

Next, extractions remove impurities from your skin

Now that any potential buildup has been removed, your esthetician may opt for going in and unclogging your pores. This process is known as extractions and helps those with acne prone skin and blackheads clear up their skin.

Customized products and modalities are used for your skin concerns

This is where your consultation comes in handy the most. Depending on your esthetician's findings, they will listen to your skincare goals and try to customize your professional facial to make sure your experience is not only relaxing, but effective in delivering the results you need. 

Your esthetician will work in the product using facial massage techniques to ensure sufficient saturation into the epidermis.

Masks are typically used to finish up your facial

Once the good stuff has had time to settle into your skin, your esthetician will usually choose to finish your facial with a customized mask. These facial masks are meant to be refreshing and replenishing to the skin, allowing it to balance out the surface of your skin so that you go home both looking and feeling refreshed.

The benefits of receiving customized facial treatments

Did you know that customized facials are more than just a relaxing way to treat yourself? Your skin is your largest organ, making caring for it a no-brainer. Below are our top three benefits we feel you should be aware of.

Facials help rejuvenate your skin with a brighter, youthful complexion

Regardless of what type of facial you get, more often than not you’re going to leave with skin looking younger and brighter than when you came in. Never doubt healthy, hydrated skin!

Inflammation & acne can be treated with facials

Regardless of the current state of your skin, customized facials and skin treatments can help reduce the wrinkles, scars, and discoloration that may be present. The process is accomplished due to the potency of the specially formulated serums that help regenerate your body’s skin cells.

Fine lines are less noticeable after a facial

In addition, different facials can serve as anti aging treatments that target fine lines and can even help boost the production of collagen as well as improve skin elasticity.

What should you do after a facial to further your skincare goals?

Reaping the benefits of your facial doesnt have to stop in the days following your appointment. In fact, if you’re looking to optimize the quality of your skin, there are a few essential aftercare steps to take to keep your skin glowing for longer.

Follow a personalized skincare routine in between facial treatments

After your facial, your esthetician will recommend a customized skincare routine based upon your specific skin type and skin goals. This skincare routine will be the recipe for happy, healthy skin moving forward.

Consult with your esthetician for any questions you may have

In the event that you have an unexpected breakout, which is common after a facial due to your skin purging, or some other skin concern, never hesitate to reach out to your esthetician. Having worked with your skin they should be able to guide you through any questions or concerns you may have.

Roman Esthetics helps you take care of your skin!

Here at Roman Esthetics we care about your skin just as much as you do. Treat yourself and your skin to a refining spa-like experience you’re sure to enjoy – book your appointment with us online today. We can't wait to see you!