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July
by Aleesha BrownChoosing the right facial for your skin type
One of the most common questions we get at the front desk is simply: which facial should I book? The honest answer is that it depends less on what's trending and more on what your skin is actually doing right now, which is why we always start with a quick skin read before recommending anything.
If your skin runs dry or sensitive, look for a facial built around gentle exfoliation and barrier-repair ingredients rather than anything with strong acids or heat. Combination and oily skin usually responds better to clay-based treatments that manage shine without stripping moisture, while mature skin tends to benefit most from massage-forward facials that support circulation alongside any active ingredients.
The biggest mistake we see is booking the most intense option available on a first visit. Give us fifteen minutes with your skin before you commit to anything — we'd rather build up to a stronger treatment over two or three sessions than have you leave red and irritated after the first one.
2 comments
Grace Kimura
Never thought about matching the facial to what my skin is doing that week instead of just picking the fanciest-sounding one. Makes total sense.
Naomi Rhodes
Booked the gentle option after reading this instead of the deep-clean one I originally wanted. Glad I did, my skin was pretty reactive that week.