Ask The Expert
In this month’s Ask the Expert section, our spa manager Beverley gives advice on how you should look after your skin after a facial.
Can I wear makeup after a facial treatment?
After your facial, we advise our clients to avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours, if possible. This is because your pores will be freshly open and potentially sensitive.
As well as avoiding makeup, if you can, avoid the gym and any high-impact exercise, as sweating can also irritate your pores, potentially leading to a breakout.
Another thing to watch is your exposure to the sun. Stay out of direct sunlight in the hours after your facial, and even if it isn’t a particularly sunny day, we’d advise using an SPF of at least 30.
Although it’s not always possible, try to arrange your facial on a day when you’ll be able to relax in the immediate hours after it. You’ll really feel the benefit in the days after when your skin is glowing!