Will I break out after a facial?
We have many clients voice concern that they will have a break out after a facial. I wish I could say "no of course not" but I can't.
Typically if you have clear skin with an occasional bump or pimple, I would assume you wouldn't. If you come in with severe acne your skin should look amazing afterwards. However some people do indeed break out after a treatment. The reasons for a post facial break out may be many:
The only time I urge caution in getting a facial is if it is your first time with us and you have a big event within the week, like a wedding. Should you experience a break out you need to tell your esthetician as soon as possible so that we can help resolve the problem.
Typically if you have clear skin with an occasional bump or pimple, I would assume you wouldn't. If you come in with severe acne your skin should look amazing afterwards. However some people do indeed break out after a treatment. The reasons for a post facial break out may be many:
- Allergic or intense reaction to a product
- Your skin is purging bacteria that was already there and the facial simply brought it to a head
- Too much pressure during extractions
- Interaction with medications
- Facial waxing or threading around the time of your facial
- Stressful event or your period at the time of the facial that is unrelated to the treatment
The only time I urge caution in getting a facial is if it is your first time with us and you have a big event within the week, like a wedding. Should you experience a break out you need to tell your esthetician as soon as possible so that we can help resolve the problem.