How often facials are REALLY needed?

This is one of the most frequent questions I receive as an Esthetician. Almost immediately after a facial, I will get this question, without fail.

The answer is: it depends on the intention behind why you’re getting a facial in the first place.  Some folks show up mainly because one of the perks of getting a facial is decreasing stress. I don’t blame them- have you SEEN the ambiance I create at the studio?!!! Warm bed, dim lights, instrumental music, essential oils in the air, and the work of these magic hands! For these clients, once every 4-5 weeks seems to be ideal.

If a client is coming in to treat a specific skincare condition (i.e.; acne, wrinkles, pigmentation…) then I would increase the dosage of vitamin Skinmotive to about twice a month. I have access to products and ingredients at percentages that only a licensed professional may carry, so thats why its best to use facials as a power boost. Until we get you to a baseline level and match you with your customized skincare routine, your visits should be a little more frequent. Using your home care regiment that I intentionally curate for you should be used consistently. I pair clients with skincare brands like Hale and hush, PCA, Green envy and/or tools from Skinact as trusted brands to achieve results. Once clients reach their baseline level (by ACTUALLY being consistent with the skincare products I suggest), quarterly facials will suffice, or 4-8 weeks.

Because I love analogies: lets just say I, the licensed esthetician, am your personal trainer at the gym. Am I a necessity? Absolutely not. Will I have the knowledge and tools to transform your appearance and provide several avenues to achieve results? Absolutely. Like a gym trainer, we actively go over what works best for YOU. Your routine can be identical to someone else who may have similar goals, of course, but never the same. This is where my expertise comes in to play, however. I ask several questions that makes sure to include practical advice to achieve whatever skincare result you’d like. Yes, there may be a small investment at first, but thats the cost for QUALITY and DRIVEN RESULTS. The aforementioned skincare brands I carry are fairly inexpensive. I promise the efficacy is there. One of my star cleansers is from Hale and hush; Quiet wash (ONLY $24) not bad for professional skincare right? Its a fairly everyone- friendly product. Of course, I have suggestions with stronger surfactants in a cleanser, should I see the client needs. 

So….. you’ll see a gym trainer to get you up and running to get you familiar with your routine- then you carry the routine on your own time. The more you take care of your skin conditions, the less you’ll eventually have to visit the treatment room. 

My overall goal as a licensed esthetician is not only help clients get the skin/appearance of their dreams, but its also to educate clients so they feel confident on their own. This way, clients ONLY come visit the treatment room because they just want a nice, relaxing facial experience. Seriously, the ambiance is incredible; read the reviews, yall

Thank you guys for reading :) 

Nora Aguilar

Boss, entrepreneur, licensed professional, silly goose, owner of Skinmotive