The Benefits of Regular Facials for Glowing Skin

When it comes to achieving radiant, healthy skin, regular facials can make a world of difference. While a consistent at-home skincare routine is essential, professional facials provide deeper cleansing, exfoliation, and nourishment that help your skin thrive. Here are some key benefits of incorporating regular facials into your self-care routine:

1. Deep Cleansing Beyond the Surface

Even with diligent cleansing at home, dirt, oil, and makeup residue can build up over time. Facials provide a deeper level of cleansing that clears out pores and removes impurities, helping to prevent breakouts and improve overall skin clarity.

2. Exfoliation for a Brighter Complexion

Exfoliation is key to maintaining glowing skin, and facials often include treatments like enzyme peels, microdermabrasion, or gentle acids that remove dead skin cells. This process reveals fresh, healthy skin underneath and helps products absorb better.

3. Improved Circulation and Detoxification

Facials often include a gentle massage that stimulates blood flow and encourages lymphatic drainage. This process helps oxygenate the skin, promoting a natural glow while reducing puffiness and supporting your body’s natural detox process.

4. Hydration for Supple, Dewy Skin

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining a youthful complexion. During a facial, professional-grade serums and masks are applied to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, improving texture and softness.

5. Targeted Treatments for Skin Concerns

Whether you’re dealing with acne, fine lines, pigmentation, or sensitivity, professional facials can be customized to address your unique skin concerns. At Altered Aesthetics, we offer a range of treatments tailored to your skin's needs, including:

• The Signature Facial: A customized treatment designed to elevate your skin and spirit. This facial includes a targeted double cleanse, exfoliation, extractions (as needed), hydration masque, and relaxing massage techniques that sculpt, contour, and promote relaxation. Each step is tailored to your skin's unique concerns, delivering both results and bliss.

• Express Glow Facial: For those short on time but still craving radiant skin, this facial skips the fluff and focuses on targeted treatment. It includes a double cleanse, customized light peel, serum, and hydration masque for a quick yet effective glow.

• Clean Sweep Teen Facial: Designed for adolescents, this facial addresses breakout-prone skin while educating teens on proper skincare. It includes a consultation, gentle cleansing, light exfoliation (as needed), and extractions to relieve impacted pores — perfect for boosting confidence and clarity.

• Maintenance Facial: A perfect monthly or quarterly treatment to maintain your glow. This facial includes a double cleanse, custom exfoliation, extractions (if needed), facial massage, and hydration masque to keep skin revived and refreshed.

• Velvet Luxe Facial: Ideal for achieving that red-carpet glow before an event. This advanced exfoliation treatment layers mild acids, enzymes, and corundum crystals to gently remove dry, dull skin cells — unveiling a fresh, radiant complexion with no downtime.

6. GlyMed+ Skincare for Optimal Results

To deliver the best possible results, our facials feature professional-grade GlyMed+ products. Known for their pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and science-backed formulas, GlyMed+ products are designed to improve skin health and enhance your natural glow. From powerful antioxidants to gentle exfoliants, these products are carefully selected to support your skin's unique needs.

7. Stress Relief and Relaxation

Facials are not only great for your skin but also offer a much-needed moment of relaxation. The soothing experience can reduce stress levels, which in turn benefits your skin by minimizing stress-induced breakouts and irritation.

8. Enhanced Results with Consistency

While a single facial can leave your skin glowing, regular treatments provide lasting benefits. Scheduling facials every 4-6 weeks helps maintain skin health, improves texture, and keeps your complexion looking radiant year-round.

Tips for Maximizing Facial Benefits

• Follow your esthetician’s aftercare recommendations to protect your results.

• Stay consistent with your home skincare routine to extend the benefits of your treatment.

• Book treatments regularly to target long-term concerns and maintain your glow.

Ready to experience the benefits of regular facials for yourself? Treat your skin to some well-deserved care with one of our customized facials at Altered Aesthetics, and enjoy the radiant results!