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Facial Phases Explained: What to Expect Before, During, and After

Enlightened Beauty

Understanding the phases of a facial is the key to getting the best results while avoiding surprises like redness or the dreaded purging that can come with treatments like peels. Phase 1: Preparing for Your Facial Every skin transformation journey at Enlightened Beauty begins with a consultation. What Happens During a Facial?

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5 Red Flags During a Facial, Plus What to Do If Your Treatment Goes Wrong

Renee Rouleau

Not Getting a Consultation This means a consultation beforehand is critical. Breakouts What’s Normal If you’re someone with a lot of clogged pores or breakouts, it’s not unusual to have a little purging after a facial. This includes retinol, exfoliating acids, and vitamin C.

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Mixing Skin Care Ingredients: Best And Worst Combinations

Eminence Organics

According to Everyday Health , conventional retinol/retinoids stimulate skin cell turnover which manifests physically as an intense exfoliation to reveal new skin underneath. It's no wonder that using these types of exfoliating ingredients with conventional retinol is a no-no. This can lead to dryness, irritation and even peeling.

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The Device This Esthetician Uses in 99% of Treatments

Lipgloss and Aftershave

She found help from a virtual consultation with an esthetician in Seattle. I use it with 99% of treatments, before a peel, after extractions or exfoliation, and even after or during a mask (if not opaque). Tiffany felt terrible and didn’t like looking in the mirror! Raeann Kelly was amazing and helped her skin get back on track.

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5 Signs Your Skin Is Reacting And How To Fix It

Eminence Organics

If it’s swelling, pain and redness, your best bet is to stop use immediately and consult your dermatologist. If the new product causes your skin to break out, maybe you’re just purging. To combat the dryness and other issues that come up during the winter, treat your skin with hydration and exfoliate to get rid of dry, flaky skin.

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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

Parents and older teens should prioritize gentle skincare and sun protection , and consult dermatologists before incorporating retinol into skincare routines. In terms of how it works, retinol functions by accelerating the skin’s natural exfoliation process, which helps to unclog pores and prevent the formation of acne. [1]

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Master the Male Consultation

Esthetician Edit

MALE OR FEMALE, CONSULTATIONS ARE TYPICALLY THE SAME A client is a client, regardless of their sex; and their health should always be the most important part of the consultation. Especially when calling to remind them about their upcoming consultation/appointment.