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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. Exfoliation follows to smooth and brighten, and if needed, well perform extractions to clear congested pores.
It’s also good to let your esthetician know if you’re getting a facial with a certain event in mind—if you’re attending a wedding in two days, you won’t want to get extractions or a crazy strong peel since these can both result in light flaking for a few days. The biggest culprit is usually extractions.
Some people might experience initial skin purging or increased sensitivity when they start skin cycling. You can also use calming and anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe vera or green tea extract to soothe any irritation. What works for one person might not work for another.
If you’re suffering from breakouts and/or pore congestion such as blackheads, whiteheads and milia, our Product Support Team recommends requesting that the esthetician perform extractions to unclog the pores. This reaction shows that the skin is purging itself of pore-clogging debris and is a normal part of the detox process.
Professional Treatments & Extractions: Consider booking an appointment at your nearest Eminence Organic Skin Care Spa for deep pore cleansing. Pore-decongesting professional treatments often involve the use of steam and desincrustation gels , making extractions more effective.
I use it with 99% of treatments, before a peel, after extractions or exfoliation, and even after or during a mask (if not opaque). So for the next couple weeks, we just did Celluma LED Light Therapy 2 – 3 times a week to assist with the transition of home care and purging.
Eminence Organics products contain two retinol alternatives: bakuchiol , which is the extract from the leaves and seeds of the babchi plant, and our Natural Retinol Alternative , which is derived from botanical extracts of the tara tree and chicory root. Mixing products with these ingredient is no issue!
Extracted from plants like chicory root and tara tree, our Natural Retinol Alternative removes dead skin cells, tightens pores, smooths the skin, minimizes the look of lines and even fades the appearance of dark spots. With retinol alternatives, you don’t have to put your skin through unnecessary stress before seeing coveted results.
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