Facials 101: When Should You Start?

Facials are more than just a luxury spa treatment—they’re a key part of maintaining healthy, radiant skin. But when should you actually start getting them? Should teenagers be booking appointments to control acne, or is it something to consider only in your 30s when fine lines start to appear?

The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Your skin’s needs change at different life stages and the right time to start facials depends on individual concerns like acne, dryness, or signs of aging. However, general guidelines can help determine the best time to introduce facials into your routine. Let’s break it down by age and explore how Skin&Tonic facials can benefit your skin at every stage of life.

Teen Years (12-19): Managing Acne and Oily Skin

The teenage years can be tough on the skin. As puberty kicks in, hormonal fluctuations lead to increased oil production, often resulting in clogged pores, blackheads, and persistent breakouts. Many teens turn to harsh over-the-counter products in an attempt to dry out their skin, but this can backfire—stripping away too much moisture can trigger even more oil production, worsening the problem.

At this stage, the focus should be on gentle but effective skincare that keeps the skin balanced while addressing acne without irritation. Regular facials can help manage breakouts, regulate oil levels, and introduce teens to proper skincare habits that set the foundation for healthier skin in the long run.

Best Facials for Teens

• Balancing Facial – This treatment is ideal for teens struggling with occasional or persistent breakouts. It includes a detailed skin consultation to identify triggers (like diet, stress, or hormonal shifts), deep cleansing, gentle extractions (if necessary), and a selection of calming, anti-inflammatory products to soothe irritation and restore balance.
• Quick Fix Facial: The Clearing One – For teens who need a fast-acting solution, this 30-minute facial focuses on deep exfoliation, acne-fighting serums, and high-frequency technology to kill acne-causing bacteria and prevent future breakouts. It’s a great option for in-between treatments.

How Often Should Teens Get Facials?

• Mild acne or occasional breakouts? A facial every 6-8 weeks can help maintain clear skin and prevent future issues.
• Persistent acne? 1-2 times per month can actively treat breakouts, control oil production, and reduce scarring, leading to better long-term results.

Paired with a simple and consistent at-home skincare routine, professional facials can help teens navigate hormonal skin changes and maintain a healthy, balanced complexion.

Twenties: Prevention & Hydration for Long-Term Glow

Your 20s are the ideal time to establish a consistent skincare routine that focuses on hydration, protection, and early prevention. While your skin is still naturally firm, external factors like stress, UV exposure, pollution, and lack of sleep can lead to dullness, dehydration, and premature aging. Investing in regular facials now helps maintain a youthful glow and prevent long-term damage.

Best Facials for Your 20s

• Esthetician’s Choice Facial – A perfect option for first-timers. Our skincare experts analyze your skin and select the most beneficial Biologique Recherche treatment based on your unique concerns.
• Sculpting Facial – Designed to enhance skin health with lymphatic drainage, sculpting massage, and Biologique Recherche’s cult-favorite P50 exfoliator for a brighter, clearer complexion.
• Oxygenating Facial – Ideal for those exposed to city pollution or frequent travel. This treatment boosts circulation, refreshes tired skin, and restores a healthy glow.

How Often?

To keep skin hydrated, balanced, and resilient, a facial every 4-6 weeks is recommended. Regular treatments will enhance your skin’s natural radiance and help prevent early signs of aging.

Thirties: Tackling Early Signs of Aging & Uneven Skin Tone

As collagen production begins to decline in your 30s, you may notice duller skin, fine lines, and uneven pigmentation. This is the decade to prioritize exfoliation, hydration, and treatments that stimulate collagen production to maintain a youthful complexion. Consistent facials can brighten, firm, and improve skin texture, ensuring long-term skin health.

Best Facials for Your 30s

• Smoothing Facial – Combines a fruit acid peel for gentle exfoliation with a cooling mask to refresh and refine skin texture, making it ideal for dull or rough skin.
• Brightening Facial – Uses Dermasweep exfoliation and the Biologique Recherche PIGM 400 Brightening Mask to reduce pigmentation and even out skin tone, restoring radiance.
• Sculpting Facial – A deep tissue lymphatic drainage massage that helps to lift, tone, and de-puff the skin while enhancing facial definition.

How Often?

A monthly facial supports collagen production, maintains skin clarity, and prevents premature aging, keeping your complexion firm and glowing.

Forties: Boosting Collagen & Firmness

By your 40s, loss of elasticity becomes more noticeable, and fine lines deepen due to decreased collagen and moisture levels. To maintain a firm, hydrated, and youthful complexion, skincare should focus on intensive hydration, collagen stimulation, and skin-strengthening treatments.

Best Facials for Your 40s

• Collagen Facial – Uses the Biologique Recherche Collagen Feerie Mask to deeply hydrate, plump, and firm the skin. A fruit acid peel enhances smoothness and radiance.
• Second Peau Treatment – An advanced hyaluronic acid-infused facial designed to fill fine lines, improve texture, and provide an instant lifting effect, making it ideal for special events.
• People’s Choice Facial – A comprehensive treatment that exfoliates, detoxifies, and rejuvenates, combining Dermasweep, lymphatic drainage, extractions, and Biologique Recherche masks for a refreshed, glowing appearance.

How Often?

Scheduling a facial every 4-6 weeks helps maintain collagen levels, improve firmness, and deeply nourish the skin. If addressing specific concerns like sagging or dryness, more frequent treatments can enhance results.

Fifties & Beyond: Deep Hydration & Skin Strengthening

As skin matures, natural moisture levels decline, and the skin becomes thinner, drier, and more fragile. At this stage, the focus should be on intense hydration, restoring elasticity, and reinforcing the skin barrier to maintain a healthy, youthful appearance.

Best Facials for Mature Skin

• Toleskin Facial – Ideal for sensitive, reactive, or dry skin, this treatment soothes irritation while strengthening the skin’s natural defenses.
• Collagen Facial – A deeply hydrating and firming treatment that replenishes moisture and improves elasticity, making it essential for anti-aging care.
• Sculpting Facial with Platysma Mask Add-On – Targets sagging skin and loss of definition, using a specialized mask to firm and contour the jawline.

How Often?

A monthly facial helps maintain hydration, firmness, and skin resilience, ensuring long-term skin health and radiance.

Why Choose skin&tonic?

skin&tonic takes a customized approach to skincare, ensuring that every facial is tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all method. Whether addressing acne, dehydration, signs of aging, or sensitivity, each treatment is designed to deliver targeted results using the finest professional-grade products and techniques.

What Sets Us Apart?

• Exclusive Use of Biologique Recherche – Recognised globally and chosen for Forbes Travel, Biologique Recherche is a high-performance, plant-based skincare line with some of the most potent active ingredients in the industry. Free from artificial fragrances and unnecessary fillers, these formulations are scientifically developed to restore and maintain optimal skin health.
• Personalized Treatments – Skin concerns vary from person to person, which is why every facial is fully customized based on individual skin conditions and goals. From hydration and brightening to firming and deep cleansing, treatments are carefully selected to ensure the best possible results.
• Expert Estheticians – The skin&tonic team consists of highly trained skincare specialists who are experienced in advanced facial techniques, lymphatic drainage, and specialized massage methods. Their expertise ensures that each treatment is both effective and relaxing, promoting healthy, radiant skin with long-term benefits.

The Role of Microdermabrasion & Advanced Treatments

If you’re looking for a deep resurfacing treatment, we offer an advanced alternative to a traditional microdermabrasion facial. This treatment:

• Gently exfoliate the skin using a stream of micro-crystals.
• Stimulates collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.
• Improves the appearance of fine lines, scars, and pigmentation without excessive abrasiveness.

For those struggling with acne, our specialized acne facial uses targeted Biologique Recherche products to calm inflammation, clear breakouts, and strengthen the skin barrier.

Final Thoughts: When’s the Best Time to Start?

The best time to start facials? Right now. Whether you’re a teen battling acne, in your 30s preventing fine lines, or in your 50s seeking hydration and firmness, facials play a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin.

The key is choosing the right treatment for your skin’s needs—and that’s exactly what we specialize in at skin&tonic. So, if you’re ready to take your skincare to the next level, book a facial appointment today. Your skin will thank you!