Let’s talk about facials. I mean it’s only natural considering how much I talk about them on Instagram. Long story short, I love facials. I get them once a month (at least) and that’s a non-negotiable. Here’s the thing, I’m going to have my skin for the rest of my life. So it’s the thing I like to invest in the most. Screw designer bags, all I want in life is dewy skin. Also, I’m someone who prefers wearing no makeup, which means I want to do whatever I can to make sure my skin looks healthy. So I tend to be on the obsessive side (well if I’m being totally honest, I’m a maniac).
Facials to me are like regular maintenance. They help the skin cope with things like stress and the environment. Stuff we deal with everyday and don’t think about twice. Whenever I get a facial, I feel so fresh and dewy, like my skin’s been reborn! The whole point of a facial is to maximize it. You want to make the glow last so you get a real bang for your buck. I mean why spend all this time and money on getting a treatment, only to have it go to waste?
There are a few cardinal rules to follow after a facial. I’m someone who always asks questions whenever I get a treatment done. One of my go-to spots in Toronto is The Freeze Clinic, and they’re very used to me asking a million questions during my treatments. So today, I brought in Sachi, the founder of The Freeze Clinic, to share 4 things to never do after a facial.
1. Don’t touch your face – fingertips carry a lot of oils and other yucky things. This includes washing your face. It’s not necessary until the next morning (provided you follow all the other points below)
2. Don’t apply makeup for at least a few hours (next day is even better)
3. Don’t do hot yoga or hit the gym til the next day – sweating can be irritating to the freshly exfoliated skin
4. Avoid the sun, even if wearing sunscreen!
So there you have it! Do you guys love facials as much as I do?
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