4 Side Effects Of Facials You Need To Know About

Facials do turn the clock and make for fresher and younger looking skin.

As women become more and more conscious about their looks, they try to get their facials done on time. Facials can go a long way in giving you younger looking skin, but if done in the wrong way, can result in serious setbacks.

Sometimes a wrong massage or the wrong ingredient can trigger allergies that may spoil your face. So before you hop onto the beauty bandwagon, find out more about the right type of facial that best suits your skin.

You can opt for different types of facials such as fruit facials, aromatherapy facials, gold facials or collagen facials to lift your glamour quotient. But just be aware of the pros and cons involved before you finally choose one.

Here are some of the side effects you may have to come across if your facial does go wrong:

Redness and Irritation

The most common side effects of a facial are redness and blotchy skin due to rigorous massage. When this happens, avoid the use of excess makeup and take things easy for a few days after the facial.

Breakouts

Facials may often result in breakouts if properly sterilised tools aren’t used. Some facial tools and pores of the skin become breeding grounds for bacteria and that’s why you sometimes find pimples popping out of your skin.

Scarring

Beauticians may harm and damage the outer layers of the skin while plucking dirt from the pores of your skin. This may sometimes scar your skin. You should always make sure that the technician is wearing gloves and is properly trained to handle beauty equipment.

Dryness

Your beautician may sometimes try to exfoliate your skin to expose its freshest layer. But sometimes, excessive exfoliation may make your skin dry and itchy. Try to avoid exposure to the sun as over exposure can lead to dry and scaly skin.

Normally, facials with natural products are deemed safer as compared to facials with chemicals like microdermabrasion and glycolic peels. 

Precautions you need to take before you ready up for a facial

Always inform your beautician about allergies or breakouts you have due to any ingredient. Avoid using a chemical-based facial if you have sensitive skin.

Choose a particular salon or spa where you have a reliable beautician who knows the contours of your skin better than anyone else.

Make sure you wash your face thoroughly after the facial, any don’t leave behind any facial cream residue that can lead to breakouts.

Some spa facials involve treatment with oils, gels and oxygen jets. Always check which facial ideally suits you.

If any of the products used in the facial cause pain and irritation, immediately inform your dermatologist about it.

The facial process should involve the following steps - cleansing to remove dead skin, toning, opening the pores through steam and moisturising for a radiant skin.