If you've ever wondered whether to book a facial or just invest in good products at home — you're not alone.
This is one of the most common questions I get as a licensed esthetician:
“Do I really need facials if I’m using professional skincare at home?”
Or…
“Can I skip the products if I’m getting treatments every month?”
Here’s the truth: Facials and home care are a power couple. You can’t have one without the other if you want real, lasting results.
Let’s break it down.
💆🏾♀️ What Facials Actually Do (And Why They Matter)
A professional facial is more than a self-care moment. It’s a customized treatment plan that helps:
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Deep clean pores beyond what you can do at home
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Improve circulation and skin function
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Remove dead skin cells and increase product absorption
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Treat specific conditions like acne, hyperpigmentation, or texture
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Track your skin’s progress with expert eyes
Facials allow me to see your skin under magnification, adjust your plan based on how it's responding, and use clinical-grade tools and ingredients you can’t buy over the counter.
But here’s the kicker: even the best facial won’t work long-term without proper daily care.
🧴 Why Home Care Is Your Skin’s Real MVP
Your skin is with you 24/7 — not just in my treatment room.
If you’re not cleansing properly, skipping SPF, or using TikTok-recommended products that aren’t right for your skin type, you’re undoing all the professional work.
Home care:
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Maintains and extends your facial results
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Targets your concerns daily (not just monthly)
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Builds skin strength and resilience over time
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Prevents new breakouts, dark spots, and fine lines
I always say: The magic happens in my treatment room — but the maintenance happens at home.
🧖🏽♀️ Best Skincare Routine to Pair With Your Facials
Looking for a simple but effective routine? Here’s a great starter lineup using one of my favorite professional brands: Skin Script.
AM Routine
✔️ Pomegranate Cleanser (gentle and brightening)
✔️ Vitamin C Green Tea Serum
✔️ Ageless Skin Moisturizer
✔️ Sheer Protection SPF 30
PM Routine
✔️ Green Tea Citrus Cleanser
✔️ Glycolic + Retinol Pads (2–3x a week)
✔️ Hydrating Serum
✔️ Peptide Eye Serum
✔️ Light Aloe Moisturizer
✨ Pair this with a monthly facial that includes exfoliation, light extractions, and customized masking — and your skin will glow.
🧠 So Which Is More Important?
The answer is: Both.
Think of your esthetician treatments as the gym — and your home care as your daily diet.
You wouldn’t expect results from working out once a month and eating fast food every day, right?
🧴 Facials are the catalyst.
🧼 Home care is the consistency.
Put them together, and that’s when the real transformation happens.
Ready to Glow?
🌿 Book your next facial with me — especially if you’re ready to target pigmentation, texture, or breakouts by clicking here
🛒 Shop my Skin Script must-haves here
💌 Not sure where to start? Book a virtual skincare consultation and I’ll build you a custom routine that fits your skin andyour lifestyle
Your skin deserves more than guesswork and gimmicks.
Let’s treat it like the masterpiece it is — both in the spa and at home.