To protect your sensitive skin, you will need to do your research and take proactive steps. This blog will guide you to facial treatments that are gentle enough for your complexion and help you choose gentle procedures that protect your skin.

Actions to Take to Protect Your Skin

Research Treatments

Before you arrive for your appointment, ask your skin care provider which products they use in their spa. You can research each product independently and determine whether they have any irritating ingredients that will dry your sensitive skin or produce discomfort.

Share Products You Use at Home

Some at-home products, especially prescription treatments, may make your skin more sensitive. Acne treatments and prescription retinol may rule out certain products your aesthetician can use.

Avoid Getting Multiple Treatments At Once

Having one facial procedure at a time is smart for sensitive skin. If you combine procedures in one appointment, you may not know which caused a problem after the fact.

Let Your Practitioner Know About Irritation

Tell your skin care professional  immediately if you feel burning, stinging, or itching during your treatment. The facialist may stop using the product or end the procedure early to avoid further irritation.

Products and Procedures to Avoid

Strong Exfoliants

Some procedures, like peels and microdermabrasion, may be too intense for your skin. Be sure to inform your skin care professional about your sensitive skin so they can adapt the products they use for your personal needs.

Extractions

Extractions may cause problems because the skin care professional may need to pull and manipulate your skin. If you struggle with acne that needs attention, an experienced skin care professional should be able to handle this with minimal discomfort.

Suggested Procedures to Choose

Mandelic Acid

This product is a gentle peel that removes a very thin top layer of skin to reveal healthier, younger-looking skin underneath. 

Hyaluronic Acid

This substance is a natural part of healthy skin. It restores moisture and may reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

LED Light Treatments

Non-invasive and non-irritating blue and red LED light treatments increase collagen in the skin.

Understanding Your Sensitive Skin

Being informed is the best way to protect your sensitive skin. Call your skin care professional to set up a plan that is best suited to your skin type.

Even if you have a delicate complexion, you can receive facial care that soothes, moisturizes, and reveals more youthful skin. If you find a practitioner who carefully uses the right products and procedures, you can have a facial without experiencing dryness and irritation.

esthetic medspa Portland provides comprehensive medical aesthetics treatments in the Portland, ME area, including facials, microneedling, and injectables. We offer concierge-style service in a serene, comfortable environment. Call our office today at 207-618-5792 with questions or to make an appointment.