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How often should you get a facial? A specialist’s guide

Once a month? Once a season? How often you really need a facial depends on your skin and your goals — here is a simple guide from our Tallinn studio.

A specialist caring for a client during a treatment

It is the question every client asks at the end of a treatment: how often should I come back? The honest answer is "it depends" — but here is a clear guide based on your skin and goals.

The general rule: every 4 weeks

Your skin renews itself roughly every 28 days. A facial every 4 weeks works with that cycle, keeping skin clear, hydrated and glowing. For general maintenance and healthy skin, monthly is the sweet spot.

When you might come more often

  • Active breakouts or congestion — every 2–3 weeks for a while
  • A course of treatments (peels, microneedling) on a set schedule
  • Before a wedding or event — a planned run of sessions

When less often is fine

If your skin is generally happy and you have a solid home routine, every 6–8 weeks maintains results well. Consistency matters more than frequency — a regular rhythm beats occasional one-offs.

Home care does the heavy lifting

A facial is a reset, not a replacement for daily care. Cleansing, SPF and the right actives at home are what keep results between visits. We always send you off with a simple, realistic routine.

Every skin is different

Age, skin type, hormones and the season all shift what your skin needs. The best plan comes from a quick look in person — we will tell you honestly how often you actually need to come, not how often fills a calendar.

See our customized facials or face & back bliss, and book whenever suits you.

Treatments in this article: Customized facial, Face & back bliss

This article is educational and not a substitute for an in-person consultation. Always book a consultation for advice specific to your skin.

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