Why Do You Need Facial Treatment Once a Month? I Lumi Clinic

Why Do You Need Monthly Facial Treatments?

Getting regular facials every month provides essential care for your skin’s health and appearance. Our faces are exposed to many environmental stressors daily like sun, pollution, and makeup residue which can damage skin over time. Monthly professional facials help counteract these effects by deeply cleansing, nourishing, and revitalising your skin. 

Facials provide a customised treatment plan to address your specific skin concerns whether it’s acne, ageing, dryness, or sun damage. Estheticians use specialised products like antioxidants, hydroxy acids, enzymes, and hydrating serums to improve your skin. Extractions, massage techniques, LED light therapy and other modalities are also used during facials to enhance results.

The thorough cleansing, exfoliation, and nourishment from monthly facials improves your skin’s tone and texture. Skin looks brighter, clearer, smoother, and more radiant after regular facials. Your esthetician can also advise you on the best at-home skincare routine to maximise and maintain your treatment results. Consistent monthly facials keep your skin looking its very best.

Benefits of Monthly Facials

Getting regular facials every 4-6 weeks provides numerous skin benefits that can help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Here are some of the key benefits of monthly facials:

Deep Cleansing

A facial includes deep cleansing of your skin to remove makeup, oil, dirt, and other impurities from pores. Estheticians use products like cleansing milks, creams, or oils paired with a steam, hot towels, or ultrasonic technology to thoroughly cleanse skin and prepare it for treatments.

Exfoliation  

Exfoliation sloughs off dead skin cells and buildup on the skin’s surface. Facials incorporate chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid or fruit enzymes as well as physical exfoliants like scrubs. This reveals fresher, smoother skin.

Extractions

Extractions manually remove blackheads, whiteheads, and congestion in pores. Monthly extractions prevent breakouts by keeping pores clear.

Masks and Antioxidant Treatments

Custom masks boost hydration and target specific skin concerns like acne, dullness, or fine lines. Antioxidant serums and ampoules also help protect against environmental damage.

Massage

Facial massages boost circulation, reduce puffiness, and relax facial muscles. A short face, neck, and shoulder massage can also relieve stress.

Professional Advice 

During a facial, estheticians assess your skin and provide recommendations on products or regimens to achieve your goals. Their expert advice helps you determine the right products for your unique skin.

Types of Facial Treatments

There are several types of facials designed to target different skin concerns. Here are some of the most popular:

Deep cleansing facials

Use steam, exfoliation and extraction to thoroughly cleanse the skin and remove impurities. This can help reduce breakouts and improve overall skin clarity.

Acne facials

Use antibacterial products and medicated creams to kill bacteria, reduce inflammation and prevent future breakouts. Extractions are also performed to remove blackheads and congestion.

Anti-aging/rejuvenating facials

 Use peptides, antioxidants and hydrating ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Non-invasive techniques like microcurrent may also be used to lift and tone.

Sensitive skin facials

 Avoid harsh ingredients that may cause irritation. Soothing botanicals and gentle exfoliants are used to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.

Brightening facials

 We use vitamin C, alpha hydroxy acids and other ingredients to fade sun damage and discoloration for a more even, radiant complexion.

Hydrating facials

 Infuse the skin with nourishing serums and masks to reduce dryness and restore a healthy, plump appearance. Hyaluronic acid attracts moisture to the skin.

The right facial can keep your complexion looking its best. Consult our aestheticians to choose the optimal treatment for your skin type and concerns.

What to Expect During a Facial Treatment

A facial treatment is a multi-step process designed to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin. Here’s what you can expect during your facial at Lumi Clinic:

Cleansing

The first step is to gently cleanse your skin to remove makeup, dirt, oil, and impurities. Your esthetician will apply a makeup remover and cleanser suited for your skin type. Cleansing prepares your skin for the next steps.  

Steam 

After cleansing, a steam treatment will open your pores and soften any impurities in your skin. The steam allows your skin to fully absorb the benefits of the facial.

Exfoliation

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, leaving it smooth and glowing. Your esthetician will perform a chemical or mechanical exfoliation, such as a glycolic acid peel or microdermabrasion. Exfoliating reveals fresher skin underneath.

Extractions

Extractions remove blackheads, whiteheads, and congested pores. Your esthetician will manually extract impurities after the exfoliation step, when pores are open. Extractions prevent future breakouts.

Face Massage

A facial massage boosts circulation in your skin, allowing it to absorb nutrients from the treatment. Massage techniques like effleurage and petrissage also help contour and tone the facial muscles.

Mask

A customised mask suited for your skin type will be applied, providing concentrated ingredients to address your skin goals. Masks might contain clay, algae, botanical extracts, or hydrating serums.

Moisturizer

After removing the mask, your esthetician will apply products like serums and creams to hydrate and nourish your skin. The right moisturiser keeps your skin balanced.

Sunscreen 

At the end of your facial, sunscreen will be applied to protect your skin from UV damage. Daily sunscreen use is essential to maintain results from your facials.

Who Can Benefit From Regular Facials?

Regular facials can provide skin benefits for many people, including:

• Those with acne-prone skin – Facial treatments help deeply clean the skin, remove excess oil, and improve the overall health of acne-prone skin. Extracting clogged pores and exfoliating away dead skin cells prevents future breakouts. Acne facials also utilise products with antibacterial ingredients to kill acne-causing bacteria.
• People concerned about ageing skin – Anti-aging facials rejuvenate the skin through gentle exfoliation, massage, and antioxidant masks. This boosts collagen production, improves skin tone and texture, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and gives a more youthful appearance. 
• Those with dry or dehydrated skin – Hydrating facials infuse moisture back into dry, flaky skin with serums, masks, and creams. This increases hydration and prevents dryness-related issues like irritation, inflammation, and premature ageing.
• People exposed to pollution/environmental factors – Facials remove toxins that accumulate on the skin from pollutants in the air and environment. Deep cleansing also prevents clogged pores and allows skin to absorb antioxidants and hydration more effectively.

How Often Should You Get Facials?

When it comes to facials, how often you get them depends primarily on your skin type and concerns. For most people, we recommend getting a facial treatment done once a month. This provides a good balance between deeply cleansing and treating your skin, while avoiding over-exfoliating or aggravating your skin.

Getting monthly facials helps to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your skin on a regular basis. The estheticians at our clinic can also closely monitor your skin from month-to-month, noting any changes and customising your treatments accordingly. 

For those dealing with acne or breakouts, more frequent facials may be recommended, such as every 2-3 weeks. The deep cleansing can help decongest clogged pores and prevent further breakouts. However, those with sensitive skin prone to irritation should take care not to over-exfoliate.

In general, monthly professional facials provide an optimal maintenance schedule for most skin types. The regular treatments will leave your skin looking radiant, healthy and rejuvenated. Maintaining a monthly facial regimen can help minimise signs of ageing, even out skin tone, and give you that natural glow you deserve!

Our Signature Facials at Lumi Clinic

At Lumi Clinic, we offer customised facials tailored to your unique skin needs. Our estheticians are highly trained in specialised techniques and advanced technologies to deliver visible, glowing results. 

The Lumi Glow Facial

Our signature Lumi Glow Facial deeply cleanses, gently exfoliates, and nourishes your skin with a customised mask treatment. We incorporate our exclusive Lumi Glow Serum that contains a blend of vitamins, antioxidants, and botanical extracts to brighten and illuminate your complexion. 

This facial includes a relaxing facial massage using jade rollers to improve circulation and contour the face. Our estheticians also utilise gua sha techniques and lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness. The Lumi Glow Facial leaves your skin looking radiant, youthful, and refreshed.

The Lumi Lift Facial 

The Lumi Lift Facial is focused on firming and lifting the skin. We use microcurrent technology to tone and tighten facial muscles while also increasing collagen production. 

This facial includes a deep cleansing enzymatic peel to reveal newer skin. We apply a lifting mask containing peptides, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to plump fine lines and wrinkles. Our estheticians provide facial sculpting massage techniques to contour your visage. 

The Lumi Lift Facial improves elasticity and muscle tone for a more defined, contoured appearance. Your skin will look firmer and more lifted after each session.

Skincare Products to Use at Home

A regular facial treatment can provide deep cleansing and rejuvenation for your skin. However, maintaining your results at home is crucial. Using quality skincare products daily will help boost the benefits of your monthly facials. Here are some key products to use:

Cleansers

A gentle, non-drying cleanser is essential to remove impurities without stripping your skin. Look for cleansers with soothing ingredients like aloe vera or chamomile. Using a cleanser morning and night will help wash away dirt, oil, and makeup so your skin stays fresh.

Toners 

Toners help restore your skin’s pH balance and provide an extra layer of cleansing. Choose an alcohol-free, hydrating toner with ingredients like rose water or hyaluronic acid. After cleansing, apply toner to prep skin and maximise absorption of serums and moisturisers.  

Serums

Serums deliver concentrated doses of active ingredients to target specific concerns like wrinkles, dullness, or acne. Our aestheticians can recommend professional-grade serums with peptides, retinol, vitamin C, or growth factors to enhance your treatment. Use serums before moisturiser to boost hydration and collagen production.

Moisturisers

Hydrating your skin is key to a youthful glow. Look for oil-free moisturisers with antioxidants, ceramides, and nourishing plant oils. After professional extractions and exfoliation, the skin needs replenishment. Apply moisturiser morning and night to soften, smooth, and protect.

With a combination of monthly facials and daily skincare, your complexion will stay balanced, healthy, and radiant. Our products are designed to work synergistically with our treatments. Ask our staff about recommended regimes to maintain your optimal skin between visits. Consistent homecare and facials will promote long-lasting rejuvenation.