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Top Things You Must Avoid After A Facial Treatment

By Somya Ojha

Getting a facial is one of the best ways of pampering your skin. This is a monthly ritual that can make a world of difference to the appearance and health of your skin.

Women with different skin types and age groups go for facials on a regular basis. This beauty treatment is cited as a skin health booster for all the right reasons.

 Top Things You Must Avoid After A Facial Treatment

Undergoing a facial treatment can impart a radiant glow on your skin and eliminate the dirt and grime from your skin. However, not taking a proper care of your post-facial skin can do more harm than good to your skin.

Today, at Boldsky, we've zeroed in on some of the top things you must avoid after a facial treatment. These are the types of things that can cause post-facial breakouts, redness as well as infections.

To get the best results from your luxurious facial treatment, just make sure that you treat your skin in the right way and stay away from the following things.

Read on to know more about them here:

1. Exfoliation

1. Exfoliation

Exfoliation after a facial treatment is a definite no-no. After undergoing a facial treatment, the simple process of scrubbing can wreak havoc in your skin's appearance and also lead to breakouts. Prevent that from happening and stay away from exfoliation for at least 3 days after getting this treatment done.

2. Facial Steam

2. Facial Steam

Steam is another thing that you must stay away from after a facial treatment, as it can cause skin sensitivity. Apart from that, it can also lead to post-facial breakouts and make your skin appear in a worst state than it did before the treatment. You should stay away from this beauty method for at least a week after getting a facial.

3. Makeup

3. Makeup

It is a well-known fact that makeup items are infused with harsh chemicals. Using such items post a facial treatment can prove to be extremely damaging for your skin's health. Avoid applying makeup for at least 72 hours after getting this treatment.

4. Massaging Your Face

4. Massaging Your Face

Top skin care experts urge women to refrain themselves from massaging their face or over touching it after this treatment, as doing so can cause infection, thereby leading to unsightly breakouts. Try following this for at least a week after the treatment.

5. Popping Zits

5. Popping Zits

After a facial, you may feel tempted to pick at those zits. However, doing this can most definitely cause unsightly breakouts and also lead to unpleasant infections. For best post-facial skin, make sure that you do not pick on zits.

6. Sun Exposure

6. Sun Exposure

After this beauty treatment, your skin tends to become sensitive and exposing it to the harsh sun's rays can increase your skin's sensitivity as well as make it prone to sun damage. Ensure that you safeguard your skin before stepping out in the sun.

7. Chemical Peels

7. Chemical Peels

This is another beauty treatment that numerous women go through to ensure that their skin stays healthy from the inside out. However, getting it done after a facial can damage your skin, which can lead to collagen breakdown. Just make sure that there is a gap of about 2 weeks between both these treatments.

8. Waxing Or Threading

8. Waxing Or Threading

Waxing or threading are considered to be rigorous beauty treatments. Going for these treatments after a session of facial can lead to redness and sensitivity in your skin. It is best to get this done before a facial session.

9. Facial Packs And Masks

9. Facial Packs And Masks

This is the last thing that you should steer clear off for at least a week after a facial treatment. Though applying masks and packs are considered to be good skin care practices, doing them post a facial session can negatively impact your skin and make it irritable.

Story first published: Friday, November 24, 2017, 19:05 [IST]
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