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Professional Facials and the Right Home Routine: Cleansing, Hydration and Protection by Skin Type
What professional facials offer, skin types, morning and evening routines, product order, using actives correctly and common skincare mistakes.
Healthy skin depends on a consistent home routine; professional facials complement it with deep cleansing and hydration.
| Step | Aim |
|---|---|
| Skin analysis | Type and needs |
| Deep cleansing | Clear pores of dirt and sebum |
| Light exfoliation | Remove dead cells |
| Extractions | Hygienic removal of blackheads and whiteheads |
| Mask and serum | Hydrate, soothe or revive |
| Moisturise and protect | Barrier support, sunscreen |
Many people do well with a facial every 4–6 weeks.
| Type | Signs |
|---|---|
| Normal | Balanced |
| Oily | Shine, large pores, breakouts |
| Dry | Tightness, flaking, dullness |
| Combination | Oily T-zone |
| Sensitive | Redness, burning, itch |
Morning: gentle cleanser; antioxidant serum (e.g. vitamin C, on advice); moisturiser; sunscreen daily.
Evening: remove makeup (double cleanse if needed); gentle cleanser; treatment products (retinoids, acids — alternate, on advice); moisturiser.
Layer from thinnest to thickest: toner → serum → cream → oil.
| Active | Benefit | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| Retinoids | Renewal, fine lines, acne | Evening; start slowly; not in pregnancy |
| AHA | Glow, tone | Increases sun sensitivity |
| BHA | Pores, blackheads | Care with dry skin |
| Vitamin C | Antioxidant, glow | Morning, with sunscreen |
| Niacinamide | Barrier, pores, tone | Usually well tolerated |
| Hyaluronic acid | Hydration | Apply to damp skin |
| Ceramides | Barrier repair | Dry, sensitive skin |
Combining: avoid retinoids and strong acids the same night; add one new product at a time; cut back or ask your doctor if irritated.
Common mistakes: sunscreen only in summer; over-cleansing and harsh scrubs; squeezing spots; too many actives at once; thinking oily skin needs no moisturiser; sleeping in makeup; giving up on products too soon.
| Lifestyle | Effect |
|---|---|
| Sleep | Renewal, fresh look |
| Water | Hydration |
| Diet | Antioxidants, protein |
| Smoking | Premature ageing |
| Stress | Acne and sensitivity flares |
At our Istanbul clinic facials follow skin analysis with a protocol for your type, plus personalised home-routine advice; clients from Yalova, Bursa, Kocaeli and Gebze can bring their products for a routine review.
