Why have a regular facial? Isn’t it just a one off treat for every now and again to make you and your skin feel lovely for a while?

The answer is of course no.

A regular facial not only mentally makes you feel indulgent, pampered and totally relaxed. It also helps your skin repair and rejuvenate itself.

From the age of 25…yes 25, your skin slowly starts to age. Stop! Leave the Botox alone! A regular facial helps with a process called desquamation. This is what happens when your skin naturally exfoliates and goes through its cycle. It’s what keeps your skin looking fresh and alive. Without it your skin will age and look grey and dull, the good stuff (collagen and elastin) will not produce as quickly as the cycle of your skin depletes, this is why you age. But alas, we can trick it!

The cycle of the skin before 25 years takes around 28 days. So, this is why I will always say have a facial once a month. By doing this you are fooling your skin into thinking you’re under 25 again! Clever huh!? All facials at Dovecote Beauty include an exfoliation. However, the process of the facial including the massage all have desquamating effects. In the ANI Signature Sculpt Facial I perform a sculpting massage. Using specialised lifting and toning techniques to effectively sculpt your skin. Increased blood flow to your face during a massage can significantly improve the appearance. Leaving you with that glow.

Of course using good skincare at home is essential, especially when paying for a regular facial. Paying for an ANI Signature Sculpt Facial and then going home and using an alcohol based cleaner and toner on your skin outweighs all the benefits of the facial.

Would you go to the dentist and then not clean your teeth between appointments? Of course you wouldn’t. So, going home from a facial and the next day using your stripping cleanser and no moisturiser isn’t going to see you get the full benefits of your facial. You will have lovely skin for 24hrs and that’s it. The results of a facial are not permanent, as your skin is going through the desquamation process. Also, muscles will begin to relax and go back to the position they were in previously. However, overtime with regular treatments you could help relax the muscles into a more flattering position meaning less prominent lines.

For the basic skincare routine I would recommend,

ANI Cleansing Balm

ANI Toner

ANI Moisturiser

For the best results I would recommend,

ANI Cleansing Balm

ANI Toner

ANI Exfoliator which is also a face mask (love a 2 in 1 product)!

ANI Face Oil

ANI Moisturiser

At the start of your journey I would also recommend the ANI Botanical Stream. This will flood out all of the nasties from your skin and give you an excellent base to begin.

All ANI Skincare products are available at Dovecote Beauty along with an extensive range of facials. For the right facial for you please do contact me and we can discuss what will work.

It’s ok to have lines but, we can still have great skin,

I can’t wait to see the results and work with you to achieve your skincare goals. Skincare results and knowledge are a passion of mine and to have clients equally as passionate is a great thing. Also remember it’s ok to age, in fact it’s a privilege.

Laura

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