Getting Your First Facial

Getting a first facial can be both exciting and a little daunting. But you should be prepared for it as it's a great opportunity to find out more about your skin for the future, and indeed a luxurious treatment that is both enjoyable and invigorating. It's not all scary face masks and cucumbers in your eyes!

Prescription Facials

Prescription facials are a good way to start, as your facial therapist will analyse your skin and look at what sort of treatment you should be considering. It might be you have dry skin, so a moisturising facial is your best option, or alternatively you could be getting those first signs of wrinkles and an anti-ageing facial will just knock them back again. Don't worry, your therapist will be nice but fair in their estimations!

Expectations

Don't expect to come out of the facial feeling like a new person or 20 years younger - you've got to have realistic expectations. Yes, facial treatments do have benefits but without regular courses they are short term and not long lasting. To really reap the rewards you should be looking at treatments every few weeks...not a bad way to spend an hour a week!

Don't be daunted!

Finally, embrace the experience and you'll get the most out of it. Don't be put off by strange contraptions or weird coloured creams - it's all for your own good. You may look like a swamp monster for an hour but then once you're out you'll feel like royalty!