How Often Should You Get A Facial?

Most people can benefit from a professional facial every four to six weeks to keep up with skin cell turnover. Acne-prone skin may need every two to three weeks during active breakouts, while sensitive skin often does well at six to eight weeks. At a minimum, aim for once per season. Book a personalized plan with a SkinSpirit aesthetician to get started today.

Why Maintenance Matters

Our skin cells naturally turn over every 28 to 40 days. This process slows with age, leading to dullness and congestion. Monthly facials benefit your skin with professional exfoliation timed to this biological clock, keeping your skin happy and healthy.

Choosing a professional facial or at-home treatment comes down to the quality of the facial you can receive. For example, consumer-grade scrubs can not provide as deep a cleansing as professional protocols used in-clinic. Trained professionals are taught to perform safe extractions without damaging the lipid barrier, a potential side effect of the improper use of over-the-counter products.

How Often Should You Get a Facial?

How often you should get a professional facial depends on your skin type and the condition you wish to address. Here's a closer look at the recommended facial schedules:

Normal upkeep for glowing skin: A standard four- to six-week facial cycle can maintain luminosity and prevent buildup, common benefits of regular facials. The classic Signature Facial at SkinSpirit is the ideal maintenance option if you fall within this group.
Acne-prone or congested skin: For acne facials, a frequency of every two to three weeks is beneficial during active breakout phases and can drop to four to six weeks once skin stabilizes. Regular intervention can help manage bacteria and clear impactions, disrupting the acne cycle.
Sensitive or reactive skin: Sensitive skin requires a gentler six- to eight-week frequency to avoid over-stimulation. For this skin type, facials will focus on lipid barrier repair and hydration rather than aggressive exfoliation.
Anti-aging or textured skin: An anti-aging facial frequency can be around a four- to six-week routine to stimulate collagen and manage pigmentation. Especially for anti-aging and textured skin, combining facials with other treatments, such as a chemical peel, can compound results.
Event preparation: If you want your skin to glow for your next event, book a facial seven to ten days before to allow any potential purging or redness to subside. No worries if you are crunched for time — SkinSpirit offers hydration-focused treatments like DiamondGlow that can be done closer to the date.

At SkinSpirit, our medical providers will work with you to determine the best option.

Make Results Last Between Visits

Depending on your treatment, your provider can offer tailored tips to maintain your facial results between appointments. Some nonnegotiable daily steps can include cleanser, targeted serums, moisturizer and SPF to keep your skin clean and protected.

Your provider may also walk you through safe home exfoliation to support your skin without stripping it. In general, avoid picking your skin or performing aggressive at-home extraction between appointments.

Build Your Personalized Plan Today

At SkinSpirit, we offer several facial options, as well as upgrades and alternative treatments — like DiamondGlow and chemical peels — to schedule a frequency that supports your unique skin type. Book a complimentary consultation to map out your personalized seasonal or annual plan today.