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What Is a Professional Facial? Steps, Benefits and How Often to Have One
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Short answer: a professional facial is a salon treatment that, after an assessment of your skin type and needs, uses professional products and, where needed, devices to cleanse, exfoliate, apply active ingredients, mask and hydrate the skin. It doesn't replace your home routine; it complements and speeds it up. For regular care, a session every 4–6 weeks is a common recommendation for most skin types.
Professional Facials vs Home Care
| Home care | Professional facial | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Daily cleansing, hydration and protection | Deep cleansing, targeted care, guidance for your routine |
| Products and devices | Cosmetic products | Professional products and devices such as vacuum-assisted tips |
| Assessment | Your own observation | Skin type and sensitivity assessment |
| Frequency | Every day | Usually every 4–6 weeks |
What Happens During a Professional Facial?
- Assessment: we discuss your skin type, sensitivities, the products you use and your goal, and choose the protocol.
- Cleansing: make-up, dirt and excess oil are gently removed.
- Exfoliation: dead surface cells are removed with a peel suited to your skin type.
- Pore cleansing: if needed, pores are cleared with vacuum-assisted tips or gentle techniques.
- Serums and actives: products are chosen for your goal — hydration, radiance, even tone or firmness.
- Mask and massage: a mask suited to your skin is applied; some protocols include a facial massage.
- Hydration and protection: the facial ends with moisturiser and, in the daytime, sunscreen.
Most facials take about an hour and you can go straight back to your day.
Types of Professional Facials
- Hydro Facial: a multi-step, vacuum-assisted facial focused on deep cleansing and hydration.
- Fresh facial: a revitalising facial centred on masks and massage.
- Genosys Antiaging and SnowCell: protocols for specific goals such as fine lines and pigmentation.
- Acne care: a purifying facial for oily, breakout-prone skin.
- Peels: organic peel, organic seaweed peel and pumpkin peel.
To choose where to start, see Hydrafacial, Fresh or DermaRevive? and our skin type guide.
What Are the Benefits?
- Skin looks cleaner, smoother and more radiant.
- Helps keep visible pores and blackheads under control.
- Supports hydration and the skin barrier.
- Helps you choose home products more wisely.
- Offers a relaxing break.
How Often Should You Have One?
Because the skin's renewal cycle usually takes a few weeks, a session every 4–6 weeks is commonly recommended for regular care; for a Hydro Facial this is usually once a month. Protocols aimed at a specific goal, such as pigmentation or fine lines, are planned as a course of 3–6 sessions, spaced according to your skin.
Aftercare
- Avoid strong sun, saunas and steam rooms for the first 24–48 hours.
- Wear sunscreen every day.
- Ask us when to restart strong acids or retinol.
- Keep your skin hydrated and drink plenty of water.
Professional Facials vs Medical Procedures
A professional facial at a salon is a needle-free beauty treatment that works on the skin's surface. Dermapen, mesotherapy, fillers, botox and deep chemical peels are medical procedures performed by doctors and are not offered at our salon. We explain the difference in classic vs medical skincare. If pigmentation is your concern, see how to fade facial dark spots.
Professional Facials in Şişli
At our salon on Abide-i Hürriyet Avenue, every facial starts with a skin assessment. See all options on our skin care page, or if you're nearer Nişantaşı, our facials near Nişantaşı page.
This content is for general information only and is not medical advice. If you have an active skin condition, see a dermatologist first. Results vary from person to person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about this content
What is a professional facial?
A salon treatment, planned after assessing your skin type, that uses professional products and devices where needed for cleansing, exfoliation, active ingredients, a mask and hydration.
How often should I have a professional facial?
For regular care, usually every 4–6 weeks; for a Hydro Facial this is often once a month. Goal-focused protocols are planned as a course of 3–6 sessions.
How long does a session take?
Most professional facials take about an hour, and you can return to your day straight away.
Does a professional facial replace home care?
No. It complements and guides your home routine; daily cleansing, hydration and sun protection remain the most important steps.
What should I do after a facial?
Avoid strong sun, saunas and steam for the first 24–48 hours, wear sunscreen daily and ask when to restart strong acids or retinol.
Do you offer dermapen or mesotherapy?
No. Dermapen, mesotherapy and similar needle-based procedures are medical procedures performed by doctors and are not offered at our salon. We offer needle-free beauty and care treatments.
