Do not expect to get miracles from your facial treatments

if you're not following these steps. Talk to your therapist. Also,

don't forget to mention, as your skin changes with the age,

it's changing through your hormonal cycles as well and even

through the seasons. So it's crucial to take your therapist's advice

when it comes to choosing your facial treatment. Don't be startled by

any redness post-treatment. Sometimes the skin will

respond immediately to a treatment, and if there is some erythema

in the skin, that may be normal for that treatment. You could

also experience some... Welcome to The Holistic Skin Guru, where

what's on the surface is just as important as what's underneath.

I'm your host, Aamena. Let's dive deep into the world

of holistic skincare. Here

are a few simple things that you can do that will help you achieve

great results from any facial treatment at any

skin clinic or beauty salon. I'll be taking you

through some of the things people do that really hinders the

process and their treatment results and what

you can do to help set you up for success when having these

in salon sessions. Let's get right into it.

Getting a good facial involves more than just showing up and considering

your treatment will cost you it's in your best interest to

take your advantage with this treatment. There

are actually quite a few things you can do before and after

your facial to reap the most benefits. Plus,

there are requests you can make so that you can get the best care

and experience during the facial itself. So

here are 10 things that you can do before going to your next facial

that will dramatically impact on your results and your overall experience.

The first thing. I would recommend is to avoid

active ingredients before your facial. If you're going to get

a facial with exfoliating acids or enzymes, go

easy on other strong actives leading up to your treatment. I'd

also suggest staying away from retinol up to seven days before

the service to avoid being extra sensitive during your

facial. The second thing that you need to consider is don't

get Botox or filler before a facial. Always wait

about two weeks before booking a facial and make sure

you tell the therapist that you had Botox to ensure the

treatment that you're having will not affect the injected area

or cause any adverse effects. The third

thing I would do is talk to your therapist. Tell your practitioner

what it is that you want to achieve from your treatment so

she can help you with any skin issues that you may have. Tell

her your motivation for making the booking and don't forget

to tell her about any allergies or even phobias that you

may have so that she can ensure everything within the

session will be soothing, relaxing and provide great

results for your skin. Also, don't forget to

mention if you are pregnant, trying to fall

pregnant or breastfeeding so she can provide treatments that are safe

during these times. So the fourth thing that you need to

do to make sure that you get the maximum benefits out of your treatment

is don't forget to come with a clean skin. Lightly

moisturize and ensure you are wearing your sunscreen to

your appointment. The worst thing you can do is leave your

skin free from a lotion and an SPF. We

really don't mind removing it when you get to us. The main thing

is that your skin is protected on your way to us.

The fifth thing that you can do to help your treatment results is

to bring yourself to the appointment with no makeup. We

really don't wanna spend extra time removing waterproof mascara or

no-budge lipstick, so come with minimal makeup, help

us get into your treatment faster, and it allows us

to see your skin better and spend more time treating your skin

than cleaning your skin. The sixth thing that will make

your treatment a lot better for you is to skip the extra

coffee for the day so you can get into total relaxation

for your treatment. Caffeine can give you the jitters. Switch

to a herbal tea or just plain filtered water to keep

yourself hydrated in case you get some kind of lymphatic drainage

in your treatment to help the toxins move out

of your system. The seventh thing that you can do today

before you come into your treatment to get maximum benefits is

as your skin changes with the age, it's changing through

your hormonal cycles as well and even through the seasons. So

it's crucial to take your therapist's advice when it comes to choosing

your facial treatment. If it's your first time in a clinic, ask

them to do a skin assessment so that the right facial can be performed for

your skin. The number eight thing that

I would recommend when coming in for your treatment is to ensure

that no excessive use of chemicals or treatments in

your session will lead to a large amount of downtime so

that you can plan for your days after your treatment. Some

treatments may leave your skin red for a few hours or even

days depending on what is performed, so be ready for

this so that you don't end up at your best friend's birthday looking

like a tomato. The ninth thing that you need to consider before

you come into a treatment is don't be startled

by any redness post-treatment. Sometimes

the skin will respond immediately to a treatment and

if there is some erythema in the skin, that may be

normal for that treatment. So be sure to ask your

therapist all the questions about post-treatment so

that you are prepared. You could also experience some

purging if you had underlying congestion. Most

facials will help to draw that out, and that is what we want.

We don't want the congestion sitting there under the skin.

So no, facials do not cause breakouts. That

breakout was sitting there, honey, and it needed to come out.

So remember to ask questions and be prepared. The

tenth thing that you should do when coming in for treatments into

a salon is to take good care of your skin post-facial. This

means no touching your face. We

don't want to introduce bacteria to the skin straight after

it's been resurfaced or cleaned. Listen to your

therapist's recommendations for your skin, and if you don't

have the product she speaks of, then think of introducing it

into your routine. A good therapist will look

to fill the gaps in your routine and guide

you to what is suited to your skin goals. Thank

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