“In Your Face” Preparation for Your Prom

So prom is looming in, huh? It’s high time to prepare your checklist. Before you get hooked into prom dresses and prom shoes exploration, take into consideration your face first. Get the lowdown on facials for clearer, radiant skin!

Finding the right facial for a certain skin type has been such a constant battle, and you’ll now this if you’ve been burdened with problem skin. There are tons of facial salons today that it’s difficult to decide which one will suit you best. Here are some guidelines (or pre-prom advice) that will help you choose the right place, the right people, and the right facials just for you.

1. Skin Analysis – Your dermatologist or, in some cases, a “facial therapist”, will examine your skin under a lit magnifying glass to diagnose any existing skin problems like acne, clogged pores, discoloration, broken capillaries, fine lines, and so on. Only then ill she know the treatment suitable for your skin type.

2. Cleansing and Massage – After securing your hair away from your face, all traces of dirt, oil and makeup will be removed with a hypo-allergenic soap or cleanser. Then she will use a light scrub to exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells no matter what skin type you are. Massage stimulates the circulation and brings oxygen to the skin cells and gives you that glow after a facial. It also releases tension and relaxes the facial muscles.

3. Steaming – Steamers deliver a fine, soothing mist that softens the skin to make it easier for extractions. It also stimulates the circulation and activates sweat glands, which brings waste, dirt, and oil to the surface. Too much exposure to steam can cause broken capillaries, so try to limit it to about 5-8 minutes.

4. Extractions – A clogged pore is filled with hardened oil (sebum), wax, and cholesterol, which turn into a black mass when the sebum oxidizes through contact with the air. When your pores are filled with sebum, they stretch and appear larger and more noticeable. If they remain clogged for a very long time, they can stretch permanently. When they are cleaned, pores recoil and appear smaller. Don’t pick or extract blackheads or whiteheads yourself unless you want to risk ruining your skin. If you do a bad job, you can spread the contents deep into the oil gland and surrounding tissue and cause an infection. After the extraction, the area is then treated with antiseptic product product to keep it free from bacteria. Tea tree and witch hazel are popular natural antiseptics.

5. Lasers – High-frequency laser wands are used to soothe, treat, and heal your skin after the agonizing pain of extractions They bring oxygen to the face and promote faster healing of the skin. It is a safe, painless, and non-invasive procedure that delays aging signs such as wrinkles and fine lines. With the aid of a gentle laser light, it naturally stimulates the production of collagen, which makes the skin supple and younger-looking. It’s a great treatment by itself or flowed by a facial.

6. Masks and Moisturizers – After the extraction and lasers, a therapist will then slather on a mask, depending on your skin type. Whether your skin is dry, normal, combination, or oily, there’s a specific mask and moisturizer for each skin type. After peeling or washing off the mask, the final step is the application of a soothing moisturizer, where your face will again be gently massaged. Choose your moisturizer closely as you would choose your prom dress.

A facial is a “pre-treatment” of the main therapy to be done on your skin and should be part of a maintenance program prior to a procedure. A facial is basically a cleansing treatment to pamper the skin, and at the same time loosen pores and unclog the skin.

Well, now that your face is ready, you can move on to the next step of selecting your own among many beautiful prom dresses!