Don’ts Don’t wash your face right away after a facial. Give your skin time to absorb all the expensive products. Washing it with your regular cleanser will strip you out of all the product goodness. Keep sunlight at a distance. Especially if facial required glycolic/salicylic acid peels and micro-dermabrasion. The reason being these treatments are very extensive and they literally slough off your dead skin and the underlying skin is very susceptible to harsh environmental elements such as, sun, pollution or harsh chemicals. Avoid traveling right after a facial. Traveling takes a toll on the skin. Always protect your skin from external damage. Use broad spectrum sun block, keep your skin hydrated and wear a hat whenever you can. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Avoid outdoor activities like swimming in chlorinated water. Never blindly pick up products from the high-end make-up counter at major department stores. Ask for samples and read the ingredients. Look for anything cheap like mineral oil/parabens.
