Why facials are good for your skin and mental health
The humble facial offers an abundance of benefits from skin exfoliation to hydration. These work together to replenish and boost your skin’s health. But did you know that the benefits of facials are more than just skin deep?
Research shows there’s a link between facials and maintaining a good mood too.
So how exactly is a facial good for your mental health?
Discover the bountiful health benefits for yourself right here with your trusted Maylands beauty team. Keep reading to learn more.
It’s tough out there
Jobs, study, relationships, the weather, bad news and even life in general can get us down in the dumps from time to time. It’s a fast-paced world we live in.
Wouldn’t it be nice to take some time out of your day to fill your cup?
Have you considered beating burnout not only with a cup of chamomile, outdoor yoga or a nap but with a facial?
A facial is more than a skin treatment
It’s a remedy for the soul.
After all, a facial is a facial massage – and we all know how soothing, nourishing and replenishing a body massage is. And why should the face be any different?
There’s real science to back this up too. A 2008 study published in the Journal of Biomedical Research uncovered new knowledge: that facial massages (yes, the humble ‘facial’) has a marked positive effect on reducing anxiety and associated negative mood. Another plus is that facials have been shown to provide benefits such as stress relief and temporary psychological relaxation.
How a facial can positively impact your mental health
Our Maylands beauty experts have come together to list a few indirect links between booking a facial and good mood maintenance.
What are they?
Scheduling a regular (or even semi-regular) professional facial provides stability
And something to look forward to!
When you focus your mind on something nice for yourself it encourages self-love and stops the endless worry and negativity in its tracks
Showing your skin some love unleashes happy mood-boosting chemicals. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology in 2018 suggests anticipation of happy events releases feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain and expecting positive events has also been shown to activate a certain area of the prefrontal cortex, a brain region associated with a sense of well-being.
An act of self-kindness sends a powerful message to yourself – whether you know it or not.
Make your mental health a priority with your Maylands beauty salon
Explore our fabulous mind, body and soul-nourishing [ comfort zone ] facials:
Peel and Light
Sublime Skin Hormone-aging
Sublime Skin Deluxe Lift
Sublime Skin Double Peel
Sublime Skin Active Lift
Hydramemory Complete (available in express)
Recover Touch
Sacred Nature Organic
Soothing Remedy
Active Pureness (available in express)
Which one will you choose for your mood? Discover more.
Your mental health matters. When you feel good within yourself your natural beauty shines through.
Ready to schedule some well-deserved me-time?
It’s time to put yourself first for a change with a mental health and natural beauty-boosting pamper session. Book your facial at Beauty at Ab Fab in Maylands today.
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