A trained beauty therapist can tell you what your skin needs, and what products will help you the most. Our friends at Germaine de Capuccini explain why it’s important you get an expert skincare consultation.
Today, we are all on the lookout for the best skincare products that will deliver visible, proven results. We are always searching for the best specific ingredients a product should have, thanks to the influencer culture of front and centre marketing for do-it-yourself skincare and honest customer reviews. Nevertheless, not every product is made for a certain skin type, and the same ingredients will deliver very different results if they are not formulated correctly, which is why you should get yourself a professional skin consultation.
What to expect in a skin consultation
It goes without saying that you’ll receive valuable advice in a skin consultation. But more than that, it’s really necessary to speak with an expert if you have skin concerns beyond dryness and the usual. Moreover, a skin consultation can help you review your skincare routine. Here are the things that it usually includes.
A skin consultation may not be free
At least, most of the time, it’s not necessarily free. Some clinics offer consultations as a promotion with redeemable products and samples, and you’ll be using a skin analysis machine or a skin scanner. Others charge for an analysis that comes with a recommended programme, depending on the skin concern. On the other hand, at Gaia Day Spa, we provide an obligation-free skin consultation when you book a chat with us. And we guarantee that it’s really free unless you decide otherwise.
A skin expert checks your skin for combination factors
With years of experience as a skin professional, only someone who know their stuff would be able to analyse your skin for underlying conditions and other factors. This is very important as you try to commit to a skincare routine that works for you. Aside from that, an expert will be able to check for signs of pigmentation, so you’ll know what ingredients to avoid and what to use.
The skin therapist will ask questions to determine skin concerns
During clinical skin consultations, the skin therapist may assess your skin to help determine your skin’s needs. On top of acknowledging and identifying other skin concerns, this will also help explain priorities and realistic expectations.
A skin consultation should be helpful and fact-based
At Gaia Day Spa, we make sure that you get a proper skin consultation regardless of your preference with our products and services. You are entitled to getting expert advice about your skin and the treatment it deserves. In the same way, you should also be able to ask questions freely and make your concerns known upfront. Only then can you trust that you’re getting something well worth your time.
You will be given a treatment plan
A skin treatment plan will mean that you will walk away knowing the main factors that affect your skin concerns, as well as key ingredients to update your skincare routine. It shouldn’t just be a piece of paper, but a good discussion of how you should get started with the addition to your skin routine or a new one altogether, for your specific skin type. The therapist can also give you the likely reasons as to why the products you currently use doesn’t give you the results you expected.
Book your professional skin consultation with Gaia Day Spa here.
Written by Susie McCluskey for Germaine de Capuccini.
