Getting the Most Out of Your Facial

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Questions and Answers

Daisy Severino advises scheduling a hair appointment immediately after a facial to maintain your hairstyle.

False (B)

It's recommended to continue using active ingredients like retinol right up to the day of your facial appointment to boost the treatment's effectiveness.

False (B)

Samantha Susca recommends purchasing skincare products during your facial, based on the receptionist's advice, for convenience.

False (B)

Buying skincare products from unverified online sources is perfectly safe as long as the product has good reviews.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It's better to wait until after your facial to ask your esthetician all your questions about products and post-care since they'll have more time then.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Performing extractions on your own at home is encouraged to maintain the results of your facial.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sporadic facial appointments coupled with a consistent at-home skincare regimen are the most effective way to achieve lasting results.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It's beneficial to relax in a sauna immediately after a facial because the steam enhances product absorption.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Expecting to see dramatic, immediate results from a facial, especially after only one treatment, is unrealistic.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Switching skincare products frequently after a facial to find the best fit is recommended for optimal results.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contacting your esthetician immediately if you experience a reaction after a treatment is advisable so they can assist in rectifying the situation.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Facials are primarily for relaxation and have minimal impact on achieving specific skincare goals.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Arriving at a facial appointment with freshly washed hair helps the esthetician effectively manipulate your skin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The receptionist is the best person to ask for skincare advice at a facial appointment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Treating a negative reaction from a facial at home without consulting the esthetician is recommended for faster resolution.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consistency in skincare routines and regular facial sessions are not essential for achieving noticeable improvements in skin health.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attending regular facial appointments can feel like starting from scratch if a consistent, at-home regimen is neglected.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Waiting to purchase recommended products ensures that you're taking advice from the right expert who understands your skin's needs.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One facial treatment is generally enough to correct years of built-up skin damage, especially issues like sun spots.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary benefit of a facial is relaxation and pampering and it offers little to no support with your skincare routine.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hair Appointment Timing

Avoid scheduling hair appointments right before a facial to prevent interference with the esthetician's work and worries about your hairstyle.

Pre-Facial Actives

Refrain from using active ingredients like vitamin C, glycolic acid, and retinol for about three days before your facial appointment.

Product Purchases

Postpone purchasing skincare products until after your facial so you can get tailored recommendations from your esthetician.

Question Timing

Ask questions about products, treatments, and post-care during the facial to get the esthetician's full attention and detailed advice.

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DIY Extractions/Dermaplaning

Avoid extracting or dermaplaning at home, as these procedures should be performed by professionals to prevent potential skin damage.

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Skincare Consistency

Maintain a consistent at-home skincare regimen and attend regular sessions to build on progress and achieve desired results.

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Post-Facial Steam

Avoid steam rooms right after a facial to prevent sweating out the beneficial products and drying your skin.

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Immediate Results

Understand that significant improvements, especially for long-term issues like pigmentation, take time and multiple treatments.

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Product Trial Period

Give skincare products at least six weeks to work before switching them, allowing enough time to see if they are effective.

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Post-Facial Reactions

Contact your esthetician immediately if you experience a reaction after a treatment so they can help you address the issue properly.

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Study Notes

  • A facial can help achieve skincare goals like clearing breakouts and evening out hyperpigmentation.

Hair Appointment Timing

  • Avoid scheduling a hair appointment right before a facial.
  • It may interfere with the esthetician's ability to manipulate the skin effectively.
  • Arrive with hair that is a day or two old to avoid concerns about greasiness or flattened styles.

Use of Actives Before Facials

  • Avoid using active ingredients like vitamin C, glycolic acid, and retinol about three days before a facial.
  • Actives limit the products and techniques that can be used, compromising the outcome.

Product Purchases

  • Wait until after the facial to buy products.
  • The facialist might have a different recommendation for your skin.
  • Buy skincare through the professional who recommends it, ensuring you get expert advice and legitimate products.

Asking Questions

  • Engage with the esthetician during the appointment to ask questions about products, treatments, and post-care instructions.
  • Estheticians may not have time to answer questions after the appointment due to other clients.

Home Treatments

  • Avoid extracting or dermaplaning at home, as these can lead to permanent damage.

Consistent Skincare Routine

  • Consistent skincare and regular sessions are crucial for achieving real results.
  • Neglecting at-home regimens can make each appointment feel like starting from scratch.

Post-Facial Steam

  • Avoid going into the steam right after a facial.
  • It can negate the benefits of the treatment by drying out the skin and washing away beneficial products.
  • Schedule steam before the facial or skip it altogether.

Immediate Results

  • Do not expect immediate results, especially from a first-time treatment.
  • Correcting years of skin damage, particularly pigmentation, takes time and patience.

Product Trial Period

  • Do not switch skincare products before giving them a chance to work.
  • Products typically need six weeks or more to show results.

Reactions Post-Facial

  • Contact the esthetician immediately if you experience a reaction after the treatment.
  • Allowing the esthetician to address the issue is important, instead of attempting to self-treat.

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