It’s an understandable anxiety. You invest time and money to care for your skin, and the last thing you want is to leave a treatment with more blemishes than when you arrived.
Today, we want to address this myth head-on. As professional estheticians, let us be clear: A properly performed, customized facial should prevent breakouts, not cause them.
However, it's crucial to understand the difference between a "breakout" and a "purge"—a temporary process that is actually a positive sign of healing.
Understanding the Difference: Purging vs. Breaking Out
What many people mistake for a "breakout" is often a "purge."
Skin Purging: A professional facial, particularly one with deep cleansing and chemical exfoliation (like a Hydrafacial), accelerates your skin's natural turnover. It pushes underlying congestion—oil, skin cells, and subclinical blemishes that were already forming beneath the surface—up and out. This can look like a small, temporary cluster of whiteheads or pustules. While frustrating, this is a good thing. It's your skin clearing itself from the inside out, and it's a temporary phase on the way to clearer, healthier skin.
A True Breakout (Reaction): This is different. A reactive breakout is often characterized by inflammation or cysts in areas where you don't normally break out. This can be caused by a reaction to a specific ingredient or, more commonly, by improper or overly-aggressive extractions that spread bacteria.
This is precisely why seeing a licensed, experienced professional is not just a luxury—it is essential for the health of your skin.
How a Professional Facial Prevents Acne
A facial is one of your strongest allies in the fight against breakouts. It’s not just an hour of pampering; it’s a deep-cleaning workout for your skin that you simply cannot replicate at home.
Here is how a treatment at Pavona Parlor actively prevents future blemishes:
Professional Deep Cleansing: We use professional-grade cleansers and modalities to remove deep-set impurities, oil, and environmental pollution that your daily cleanser leaves behind.
Expert Exfoliation: By gently lifting away the dead skin cells that trap oil and bacteria, we prevent the "plug" that forms the beginning of every blemish.
Safe, Hygienic Extractions: This is critical. A licensed esthetician knows how to properly extract existing blackheads and congestion without damaging the skin or spreading bacteria.
Customized Care: Your skin is unique. We analyze your skin type to select non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging) serums and masks that will calm inflammation and balance oil production, not aggravate it.
Your Skin is Safe With Us
At Pavona Parlor, your skin's health and your trust are our highest priorities. We begin every treatment with a thorough analysis and conversation about your skincare goals.
We would never perform a service that we felt would compromise your skin's barrier.
Our goal is to create a long-term plan for your skin's health, and that journey begins with building a foundation of trust.
Don't let the fear of a myth hold you back from the clear, glowing complexion you deserve.
Begin Your Journey to Clear Skin
If you are struggling with breakouts, congestion, or are simply nervous about your first facial, we invite you to talk with us.
We are pleased to offer complimentary skin consultations to all our new clients. We can discuss your concerns, analyze your skin, and create a customized treatment plan that will make you feel confident, not anxious.
Your path to clear, radiant skin starts here.
