5 Reasons why you should be having regular facials.

The good old-fashioned facial has come a long way since its heyday.  Facial routines, products and treatments have long been pimped and preened to get bigger and better results. These days there are more facial treatments than you pop a pimple at. 
Basically, whatever result you’re after there’s plenty of choices available. From a basic deep cleanse and hydration to exfoliation, light therapy, chemical peels and even needling and the celebrity-endorsed "vampire facials" (aka platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy) …and yes, that does involve drawing blood!
But why should you invest your hard-earned cash in a facial? Well, that’s easy!

1. For better skincare results
Cleanse! When the pores of the skin become blocked they not only trap dirt and bacteria but also make it harder for your expensive beauty creams and products to do their job. Blocked pores are also more prone to blackheads and breakouts due to the build-up of dirt and sebum oil. A trained beauty therapist is the only person you should trust to extract the nasty gunk from your pores. Aggressive squeezing and picking will only end up with scarring, broken capillaries or worse breakouts.

A regular facial will keep the pores clean and your skin breathing so it can benefit from your usual home skincare routine.

Try the ‘ProSkin 30’ or ‘ProSkin 60’ treatment for regular deep cleaning.

2. Relax, relax, relax
Having a facial is a great way to take some time out and simply get pampered for a bit. Lay down, close your eyes and let someone else cleanse, steam, peel and rinse away the old dead skin cells. It’s hard to find peace and quiet these days and we all know how good a little R&R is for our health. If you’re just looking for some relax or ‘me’ time then you need not look further than the good old facial.

Try the ‘Esstudio Signature ProSkin’ treatment for serious relaxation; it includes all the ProSkin facial goodies with an added massage of your head, neck, shoulder, hands and feet …OMG, yes please!

3. Anti-aging
One of the most common reasons facial treatments are so popular is they’re great for keeping your skin looking younger. These types of treatments can come down to the products used such as Dermalogica Smart Response Serum or the treatment itself. 

This is where getting a really good exfoliation or chemical peel can work wonders. Nowadays there are also light therapies, oxygene facial, ultra-sound treatments and micro-needling techniques available. 

A good skincare routine, combined with regular anti-aging facials, will keep your face fresh and glowing as you age gracefully!

For the ultimate anti-aging treatment go for ‘The Ultimate Superfacial’ which uses the latest and greatest in medical-grade technology – the GeneO+ with advanced pollogen TriPollar skin tightening and ultrasound product infusion. This is one serious facial, but with no downtime, it’s a girl’s BF.

4. Combat skin issues
Skin issues are very common and can range from acne to dermatitis to pigmentation and sun spots, or even just overly oily or dry skin. A regular facial with specific products and techniques for the issue can work wonders to keep it at bay. Light therapy leads the way for treating skin issues. Red Light Therapy is particularly useful as it penetrates the skin and promotes improvement at a cellular level. 

Try the ‘ProSkin 30’ or ‘ProSkin 60’ and purchase a 20-minute session under the ‘Red-Light Lamp’ for that extra boost. Or go the whole shebang and jump in the ‘Red-Light Steam Room’!

5. Deep exfoliation
Even with a regular skincare routine the environmental and free-radical damage our skin is exposed to causes damage to the outer epidermal layers. Toxins, UV rays, dirt, metals and chemicals all play a role in aging the skin quicker than we like to admit.

Professional deep exfoliation such as microdermabrasion or chemical peels remove the dead skin cells and promotes cell regeneration and turnover quicker than your body can do it alone. You will notice a huge improvement in tone, glow, even colour, softness and general quality of the skin.

These can take a little downtime (maybe 24 – 72 hours, depending on the treatment) but are absolutely worth it!

Esstudio’s ‘Pro Power Peels’ will get you big results.

And gents don’t feel like you’re missing out, men’s grooming (facials in particular) are now gaining popularity. You too can purchase a good facial treatment with all the bells and whistles including anti-aging, light therapy, peels and/or massage.

So, there you have it; lots of reasons to book regular facials …looks like the old facial isn’t going anywhere just yet.

Written By Wendy Gregory aka Girl Wendy, freelance content writer (girlwendy.com). Writing is the champagne to my oyster, it feeds my soul and is what I love to do. Health, beauty, wellbeing & lifestyle writing are my faves.