Your skin is constantly working to protect you from the elements—sun, wind, pollution, and stress, which all take a toll on your skin over time. While daily skincare is essential, even the best at-home routines can only do so much. Medical-grade facials go beyond surface-level cleansing to deeply nourish, repair, and refresh your skin—leaving you with a radiant glow and long-term benefits. Here are 10 reasons to make facials a regular part of your routine:
- Stimulates Collagen and Slows the Aging Process
Collagen production naturally declines as we age, gradually slowing by about 1-1.5% each year. Regular facials help stimulate collagen production through massage and targeted treatments, creating firmer, smoother skin with fewer fine lines and wrinkles over time.
- Deeply Cleanses and Helps Prevent Breakouts
Facials offer a deeper level of cleansing that helps clear out dirt, oil, and buildup from your pores, preventing blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts—especially for those with oily or acne-prone skin.
- Promotes Better Absorption of Skincare Products
Exfoliation and extractions help remove the buildup of dead skin cells, allowing your serums, moisturizers, and active ingredients to penetrate deeper and work more effectively.
- Boosts Circulation for a Healthy Glow
Facial massage increases blood flow to the skin, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the cells. This helps promote a healthy, fresh-faced appearance from the inside out.
- Evens Skin Tone and Brightens Dull Complexions
Regular exfoliation and customized treatments help minimize hyperpigmentation, sunspots, and uneven skin tone, giving your complexion a natural, radiant glow.
- Provides Stress Relief and Encourages Relaxation
Facials aren’t just great for your skin—they’re great for your mind. The calming environment, gentle massage, and dedicated self-care time can reduce stress and elevate your mood.
- Addresses Seasonal Skin Concerns
Each season brings different skin challenges—dryness in winter, oiliness or sun exposure in summer. Monthly facials let your provider adjust treatments to what your skin needs most.
- Supports Long-Term Skin Health
Think of facials as part of your skincare maintenance plan. Regular visits help catch issues early, track progress, and fine-tune your regimen for long-term skin wellness.
- Boosts Hydration and Strengthens Skin Barrier
Many facials include deeply hydrating masks and serums that restore moisture levels and strengthen the skin barrier. Consistent hydration helps reduce dryness, flakiness, and dullness—especially beneficial if you experience seasonal dehydration or use drying skincare products.
- Personalized Guidance from a Skincare Professional
Regular facials give you time with a licensed aesthetician who can assess your skin’s changing needs, identify potential issues early, and recommend products that are truly right for your skin type and goals—no more guessing in the skincare aisle.
At The Aesthetic Center, we offer a range of advanced facials designed to suit every skin type, concern, and lifestyle. Our Microderm Facial uses a gentle diamond tip microdermabrasion to exfoliate away dead and damaged skin cells, helping to improve the appearance of scars, fine lines, sun damage, and more. If you’re looking for a more customized experience, our Deluxe Facial uses ZO Skin Health products and can be tailored to address issues like dullness, breakouts, aging, or sensitivity. For those seeking instant radiance, the Fire & Ice Facial by iS Clinical delivers a powerful combination of exfoliation and hydration, safe for all skin types—including new and expecting mothers. Individuals with sensitive or compromised skin can benefit from the Harmony Facial, which offers calming hydration and soothing care, making it an excellent option for those undergoing cancer treatments or anyone needing ultra-gentle rejuvenation. Finally, our Hydrafacial™ combines deep cleansing, exfoliation, painless extractions, and antioxidant infusions using patented technology, making it a versatile and highly customizable choice for a wide variety of skin concerns.
Monthly facials offer real, long-term benefits that go far beyond glowing skin, including supporting the natural renewal cycle, helping prevent future issues, and giving you expert insight into what your skin truly needs to thrive. During the month of May, buy one facial, get one for 25% off—there’s never been a better time to start. We’re here to help your skin look and feel its best, month after month. Schedule your facial today at The Aesthetic Center by calling 563-584-3444!
Sources:
https://www.dermascope.com
https://isclinical.com
https://www.gundersenhealth.org
