Skin Care

What You Need to Know Before Getting a Facial for the First Time

Get the lowdown on when to book and what to expect

by Heather Cichowski | COMMENT

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Factoring in the Weather From our everyday skin care routines, we're familiar with how skin's needs can change depending on the weather. Dr. Ava Shamban, Beverly Hills dermatologist and founder of SKINxFIVE, says a good esthetician will adjust their treatment depending on the climate. Warmer seasons bring out more oil-related skin care conditions along with blackheads and UV ray exposure concerns, while dehydration and dryness are concerns in the colder months, says Katherine Tomasso, national director of education for Yon-Ka Paris. To rebalance skin during seasonal changes, she suggests scheduling professional facial treatments at least four times a year. If you want to splurge, book facials once a month.

Sun exposure is also something to think about. Jones says that anyone planning to spend time in the sun or traveling to sunny climes should avoid chemical peels or aggressive exfoliation as they make skin more sensitive to the sun's rays. Facials focusing on hydration and plumping are safer options.

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