How to prepare for a Holistic Facial (and what to do after for glowing results)

You just booked a holistic facial- YAY!

Whether it's your first time or you're a regular, how to care for your skin before and after your treatment plays a major role in your results. At Amla Esthetics in Long Beach, Ca, we take a whole-body approach to skin healing. That means your facial is more than a treatment- it's a ritual of reset.

Here's how to get the most from your session:

Before your holistic facial-

1. Avoid harsh products. Stop using exfoliants, retinoids, or strong acids 3-5 days prior to your facial. Your skin should arrive calm and ready to receive.
2. Hydrate inside and out. Drink plenty of water the day before and morning of. Well-hydrated skin is more receptive to lymphatic massage, serums, and healing touch.
3. Eat light, nourishing foods. Heavy or processed foods can slow digestion and make you feel sluggish during your treatment. Choose plant-rich, anti-inflammatory meals to support detox.
4. Arrive Make-up free. If possible, come with a bare face so we can spend more time on treatment and less on cleansing.
5. Breathe and set an intention. Holistic Facials are a sacred reset. Taking a few grounding breaths before your session allows your nervous system to shift into healing.

After your Holistic Facial-

1. Let your skin breathe. Skip makeup for 24 hours. Your pores are more susceptible and we want them to be absorbing all the nutrients from your treatment.
2. Skip sweaty workouts. Avoid high-intensity workouts or heat (sauna, hot yoga) for 24 hours to prevent irritation.
3. Don't touch or pick. Let your skin rest. Any redness or small extractions will calm quickly if left alone.
4. Use gentle products. Stick to a calming cleanser, hydrating toner, non-acid serum, and moisturizer. Avoid actives for 2-3 days post-facial. Always reapply SPF during the day.
5. Continue the ritual. Drink herbal teas, dry brush, do gua sha, or take a salt bath. Your skin will love the added support, and your nervous system will thank you too.

At Amla Esthetics, every facial is designed to support your skin's natural healing rhythms- before, during, and after your visit. Follow these steps to enhance your results and deepen the ritual.

Your glow starts long before appointment and lasts well after.