What an Acne Facial Does for Your Skin and Confidence
Nobody likes having to deal with acne. In a perfect world, we all would have flawless, wonderfully smooth skin all the time! Unfortunately, many of us have to deal with acne breakouts on our faces. When you receive personalized acne facials from a trusted esthetician, you can dramatically improve the health and appearance of your skin.
What to expect for an acne facial appointment
First of all, every great esthetician will determine what treatments to use in your acne facials based on your skin’s needs. There’s a huge variety of different things a licensed esthetician uses to help clear up your acne. Going for repeat appointments is the best way to achieve the results that you want.
Personal skin analysis
At The Esthy Clinic, your first booked appointment includes a thorough survey of your skin. This allows you to get to know your esthetician a bit, and talk about your skin with them. Your esthetician wants to provide you with the best service and care possible, so talking to them about your skincare goals and concerns is important.
Deep cleanse
Most facials, acne or otherwise, begin with a deep cleanse. Your face is completely cleared of any excess makeup, oil, or dirt that you’ve accumulated throughout the day. While this is a simple step, it's extremely important to get you ready for the rest of the facial.
Peels and enzymes
The next step in your acne facial will likely include some type of peel or enzyme. These are solutions created with the intention of exfoliating and clearing up your skin. There are three different types of chemical peels: light, medium, and deep.
Depending on how serious your acne is, and what your esthetician believes you need, the correct type of peel will be used. Most often, some kind of light peel is used in conjunction with the other kinds of treatments involved in an acne facial.
Manual extractions and high frequency
There are still a couple important treatments that you can probably expect to receive during your appointment. Manual extractions and high frequency are two essential treatments that work to remove blackheads and whiteheads, and prevent them from returning.
Manual extraction involves the process of your esthetician using a tool to remove blackheads and other kinds of annoying acne from your face. Those pesky blackheads are essentially trapped dead skin cells and sebum, and oxidized oil. Manual extraction is important for removing all of that.
High frequency is followed up after manual extractions because it both kills acne bacteria, but also helps to shrink the pores and calm your skin. At the same time, high frequency promotes collagen production and overall skin texture.
LED light therapy
There are actually two different types of LED light therapy, but only one is relevant to dealing with acne. This great treatment is utilized by estheticians for a variety of skin concerns. Blue LED light therapy is perfect for acne facials, as it targets the skin glands that produce oil, leading to acne. Blue LED lights actually help reduce the amount of oil being produced by those skin glands.
Serums, moisturizers, and SPFs
As the final part of your facial, your esthetician will apply a variety of products meant to moisturize and protect your skin. These products will lock in the treatments previously performed.
Additionally, your esthetician will take the time to explain each of these products to you. They’ll recommend which ones you should incorporate into your daily skincare routine. If you aren’t currently on a routine, they’ll help guide you. It’s imperative that you stick to the routine that is laid out for you, as it heightens the benefits you’ll see from just an acne facial alone.
The benefits of an acne facial
For those who struggle with acne regularly, these facials can have wonderful effects. It isn’t recommended to try these treatments at home. Not only is it not likely for you to achieve the same results, but with little to no experience, you could perform them incorrectly.
Kill acne-causing bacteria
When you pop pimples at home or try at-home acne remedies, you run the risk of actually making breakouts worse. If bacteria is pushed deeper into your skin, there’s even the possibility of infection. Professional facial treatments kill that bacteria, and give a full cleanse without irritation.
Limit future breakouts
The exfoliating and cleansing done during an acne facial doesn’t just help clear your current acne breakout, but also helps regulate your skin. Your pores are left unclogged, healthy, and clear. The advice and products you receive from your esthetician also lead you down the path toward healthy skin in the future!
How estheticians help your skin and confidence
The role of an esthetician is to make you feel confident and beautiful in your skin. Acne can totally wreck the opinion you have of your skin. When you get pampered by a professional that cares both about the health of your skin and confidence, it does wonders. Experience the difference that an acne facial appointment can have on your skin and self-confidence!
The Esthy Clinic offers a whole variety of different facials. Any kind of skin concern is treated with the utmost care and attention by licensed estheticians. Your acne facial is always customized to fit your skin’s unique needs. Come see what the best facials in LA do for your skin!