What NOT to do after getting a facial

Don't visit the steam room or sauna. You may have already had steaming done during your facial, these should last long enough to open pores but not excessive as it can result in broken capillaries or skin sensitivity. 

Avoid vigorous exercises that cause excessive sweating...skip the gym for 24 hours. The oil produced could clog your pores that have been cleared out. RELAX!

Don't wash your face (Avoid touching your face). Your skin is absorbing all the products and washing it may strip it all away. Touching your skin transfers dirt/bacteria from your hands to your thoroughly cleansed face which may cause breakouts. 

Don't use at-home peels or Retin A/Renova for at least 48 hours. Freshly exfoliated skin may be more sensitive than usual, prevent irritation and redness by waiting at least 2 days after your facial. 

Stay out of the sun. After a facial, you have new vulnerable skin cells on the surface that can easily burn. If you have to be in the sun, use a high SPF sunscreen. 

Don't pick at your face. If a pimple is left behind, it is because it is not close enough to the surface to extract. Leave it there for a few days, a deep cleansing facial may help it naturally surface. Picking immediately after a facial may damage healthy skin cells and cause scarring. 

Don't apply makeup.Give your skin a treat and a chance to breathe and let it soak up all the products. If you feel you absolutely NEED to wear makeup it is suggested that you wait at least 2 hours after your facial is completed.