How Often Should You Get a Facial?
Fresh skin, on a schedule.
Most people do well with a facial about once a month. Your skin type, your goal and the facial itself can change that. Here is a plain schedule, plus HydraFacial spacing and aftercare.
- About once a month for most
- Every 6 to 8 weeks for upkeep
- Most people go back to their day
How often should you get a facial?
A common rhythm is a facial about once a month, close to how long skin takes to renew its surface. Every six to eight weeks works for upkeep. Acne-prone skin may need closer visits, and sensitive skin more time. At Magic FemTouch MedSpa in Oak Lawn, your provider sets the spacing after your first visit.
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How often to get a facial by skin type
These are common starting points. Your provider adjusts them after your first visit.
| Skin type | How often |
|---|---|
| Oily or acne-prone | Every 2 to 4 weeks while breakouts are active, then about monthly |
| Dry | About once a month, with hydrating facials in winter |
| Sensitive | Every 6 to 8 weeks, with gentle facials |
| Mature | About once a month |
| Normal | Every 4 to 8 weeks, or a few days before an event |
See every option on our facials page, or start from what bothers you, like dull skin or large pores and texture.
How often for each facial on our menu
Typical spacing, not a rule.
| Facial | How often |
|---|---|
| Classic facial or facial with extractions | Every 4 to 6 weeks |
| Back facial | Every 4 to 6 weeks |
| HydraFacial | About once a month |
| OxyGeneo facial | Ask your provider; often a short series, then upkeep |
| Microdermabrasion | A short series, a few weeks apart |
| Light chemical peel | About every 4 weeks |
| LED light therapy | Often weekly during a series |
Each one has its own page: HydraFacial, OxyGeneo facial, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and LED light therapy.
What happens to your skin between facials
- 1The first week
Skin looks clear and feels smooth. This is the window for events and photos.
- 2Weeks 2 and 3
Dead skin builds up again, and pores start to fill with oil.
- 3Week 4
Skin often looks flatter, and oily areas feel clogged. A common time for the next visit.
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How often should you get a HydraFacial?
Most people come about once a month. Your goal can change that.
| Your goal | How often |
|---|---|
| Clogged pores and breakouts | Every 2 to 4 weeks for a short series, then monthly |
| Dull or dry skin | About once a month |
| Upkeep | Every 6 to 8 weeks |
| Before an event | A few days before |
Each visit is priced on its own, so how often you come sets what you spend in a year. See what sets the cost of a HydraFacial.
HydraFacial aftercare
Aftercare takes a day. This is the usual list; your provider goes over yours before you leave.
- Leave the serums on for the rest of the day. Wash with a gentle cleanser that night.
- Keep makeup light that day.
- Skip hard workouts, saunas and hot tubs for the day.
- Wait a day before retinol, acids, scrubs or self-tanner on your face.
- Wear sunscreen every day. Freshly exfoliated skin burns more easily.
Before your visit, tell your provider if you use a prescription retinoid, have a sunburn or rash, or had filler or a peel recently. Call (708) 529-7655 if stinging or redness lasts more than a day.
How long does a HydraFacial last?
The smooth, fresh look shows most in the first week. Pores usually stay clearer for a few weeks, until oil and dead skin build back up. That is why once a month is the common rhythm.
Between visits, a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer and daily sunscreen do most of the work.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Want a provider to look at your skin first? Book a consult on 95th Street.
“The staff was professional, kind, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire visit. The clinic is beautiful, clean, and very welcoming.”
If monthly does not fit your schedule
A facial each season still helps: hydration in winter, a deeper clean in spring, something gentle in summer. Book one a few days before a big event, too.
Walk-ins are welcome Tuesday to Saturday, so you can come when you have time.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Not sure which facial fits your skin? Your provider sets the plan at your first visit.
“The staff is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and professional… they truly go above and beyond to personalize your care.”
Questions
Facial timing questions
Is it bad to get a facial every week?
For most skin, yes, it is too often. Weekly exfoliation and extractions can leave skin red and more sensitive. Gentle treatments like LED are the exception and are often done weekly during a series.
Does age change how often I should get a facial?
A little. In your 20s, every four to eight weeks, or when breakouts flare, is plenty. Older skin renews more slowly, so monthly visits suit many people. Your skin type matters more than your age.
How often should men get a facial?
About every four to six weeks works for most men. The focus is often on oily areas, ingrown hairs and the back.
Can I get a facial and a chemical peel in the same month?
Yes, with spacing. Many people alternate a facial and a light peel a few weeks apart. Your provider sets the gap for your skin.
Can I work out after a HydraFacial?
Wait until the next day for a hard workout. Heavy sweat can irritate freshly exfoliated skin and wash off the serums. A walk is fine.
Can I get a HydraFacial every two weeks?
For a short series aimed at clogged pores, some people do. For most skin, about once a month is enough. More often can irritate sensitive skin.
Can I get a HydraFacial after Botox or filler?
Usually, with some time in between. Tell your provider what you had and when, and they plan the facial around it.
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