Breakouts After a Facial Extraction? Here’s Why It Happens and How to Handle It
You step out of the spa feeling rejuvenated and fresh after a facial treatment.
However, you wake up the next day seeing your face covered with new breakouts and screaming to yourself: “Is this normal?”
Having a breakout (purging) after facial is actually one of the most common complaints.
But before you start giving yourself unnecessary scares, it is important to understand the real reason behind your breakouts.
Why do breakouts occur?
If you’re booking an extraction facial to clear up clogged pores and refine your complexion, here’s what you should know: during the treatment, your beauty therapist may apply gentle pressure to your skin to remove blackheads, whiteheads, and buildup. This process can lead to some temporary redness, which is totally normal and usually subsiding within a day or two. For those with less reactive skin, the redness may be minimal or barely noticeable.
It’s also important to note that your therapist may leave certain blemishes untouched. Why? Some pimples or zits may not be “mature” enough for safe extraction, and forcing them could do more harm than good. As your pores continue to self-cleanse after the facial, you may experience a bit of purging. This is a short-term reaction as your skin detoxes and adjusts.
But don’t worry! This is all part of the journey toward clearer skin.
To minimize any post-facial breakouts or irritation, proper aftercare is essential. Pair your extraction facial with soothing, non-comedogenic skincare products that support healing and protect the skin barrier. With the right routine, you’ll not only maintain your results longer but also enjoy a smoother, calmer complexion post-treatment.
How should I take care of my skin after a facial?
Your post-facial skincare routine is just as important as the treatment itself. Following the right aftercare steps can help prolong the glow, prevent breakouts, and ensure your skin continues to reap the benefits of your facial.
Here are expert-recommended facial aftercare tips to protect and enhance your results:
Hands Off!
Avoid touching your face, especially if you’ve had extractions. Post-facial skin can be more sensitive, and open pores or micro-wounds are vulnerable to bacteria, which can lead to irritation or breakouts.
Gentle Cleansing is Key
Stick to a gentle cleanser and avoid exfoliating products for at least a week. Your skin has already undergone a deep cleanse during the facial, so give it time to heal and rebalance.
Skip the Heavy Makeup
If possible, go makeup-free for 24–48 hours to allow your pores to breathe. If you have an important event, it’s best to schedule your facial at least 3–5 days in advance so your skin has time to calm and settle.
Avoid Heat and Steam
Say no to saunas or facial steaming for a few days. Additional heat can reopen your pores and lead to sensitivity or inflammation, especially after extraction treatments.
Following these simple yet effective post-facial skincare steps can significantly enhance and extend the results of your treatment, leaving you with clearer, calmer, and more radiant skin for days to come.
You may also try to apply our BABOR Intense Purifying Mask over the pimple area or non-matured pimples for anti-septic purposes, which helps to absorb excess sebum on your face in order to clear your congested skin
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