When it comes to finding a face washing routine that works best for you, it’s often a trial-and-error process because there’s so much more to keeping your skin clean than using ordinary soap bars or body wash.
At Springwater Spa, Ursula is dedicated to helping individuals find the best skin care routine that works according to his or her skin type. As a master esthetician that specializes in facial spa treatments, she understands the effort it takes to create a personalized facial treatment that genuinely works, while providing you expert suggestions of high quality skin care products that she carries in her boutique spa for your convenience!
To get a better idea of what your skin needs, in addition to the following skin care basics below, it is highly recommended that you schedule a facial spa consultation with Ursula today!
Wash Your Face Properly
Washing your face thoroughly in the morning and in the evening with a non-abrasive cleanser that doesn’t contain alcohol is a must. This will help remove pollutants and sweat that’s been building up on your skin all day. It’s also recommended that you use a face wash that doesn’t strip away your skin’s essential oils.
For those who regularly apply make-up, following this step-by-step washing routine will help you maintain the health of your skin.
Completely wash off any make-up and pollutants from your face.
Rinse your skin with a quality foam cleanser that contains a certain amount of lipids ingredient (because water alone does obviously not take up oil. This will effectively reach your pores and allow you to keep enough essential oils that are necessary for your skin’s health.
Lightly exfoliate your face.
Apply a facial serum.
Not only does this prevent you from falling asleep with dirt and sweat clogging your skin but it ensures make-up remnants are washed off entirely as well.
Balance Your Skin’s pH Level & Use Quality Products
Did you know that your skin is slightly acidic and maintains a regular pH level of 5.5? Use a cleanser that’s right for you. Body washes contain more alkaline and may irritate the skin, and cleansers are more consistent with our face’s normal pH level and will offer the best results. If you normally have dry skin, make sure to prep your skin with a proper toner in the morning.
Depending on a variety of factors – skin condition, the season, temperature, and individual activities – the kind of facial peel that you need may vary. Ursula is an experienced master esthetician and recommends that you schedule a consultation to help you determine which facial peel is best for you.
Rotate Your Skin Products Each Season
Your skin needs to attain balance and breathe overnight, and as the weather changes throughout the year, the type of skin products you use each season will change too. Lighter products are often used in the summer and slightly heavier ones are used in the fall and winter. Use an appropriate product with rejuvenating and moisturizing ingredients, such as a quality emulsion serum or mineral-based skin cream.
At Springwater Spa, Ursula offers high quality skin care products that work, including GUINOT Paris and Dr. Spiller serums. In addition to that, she also has an organic foam wash and toner available for purchase at her boutique spa. To see if these products will work for your skin type, schedule a consultation with Ursula at a time that’s most convenient for you.
Keep Surfaces Fresh & Clean
On top of keeping our skin refreshed day-to-day, we must also make sure that anything that comes into contact with our faces are just as clean. For instance, we sleep on the same pillowcases for hours every night, which is why changing it to a fresh surface is important, especially if you have acneic skin. Here are a couple tips that Ursula recommends:
Place a fresh towel over your pillowcase to ensure a clean surface. This will absorb your skin’s excess heat and sweat. Pure cotton towels are preferable.
Keep your hair off your freshly washed face overnight. This prevents your pores from becoming clogged, as any leftover hair products your hair retains tend to cause breakouts!
Implement A Self-Care Routine
After a long work day, many people may feel exhausted and even fall asleep before rinsing off our make-up. Starting your daily washing and re-moisturizing routine right when you come home is key to maintaining healthy skin. However, remembering to take your break right away before rushing to complete house chores and demands at home is vital to your well-being.
Before you spend time with your family, take at least five minutes at your sink, relax through self-pampering, wash and prep your face for the evening or early night’s sleep. Self-care is important as you can’t give help to others if you are not at your best, so take this time for yourself because you deserve it!
Rejuvenate Your Skin This Summer With A Facial Spa Treatment in Fairfax, VA
At Springwater Spa, Ursula offers quality facial spa treatments and European skin care products that will meet your skin’s needs. Ursula is always happy to help her clients pick out the best products that will satisfy their skin needs. Some of the products that are the most popular include, Dr. Spiller’s organic peel and the GUINOT AHA Non-granular peel (Gommage Biologique). If you are considering adding a professional facial treatment to your skin routine, get in touch with Ursula today!
Need a refreshing facial spa treatment this summer? Contact Ursula at (703) 385-6800 to schedule a consultation today.