Deep Cleansing Facial: What It Includes, How Often to Do It, and Why Your Skin Needs It
The foundation for healthy skin
Many people think a facial is just a moment of relaxation. However, a deep cleansing facial is one of the most important treatments for maintaining healthy skin.
Unlike at-home cleansing, this treatment is designed to remove impurities, unclog pores, and prevent skin concerns that cannot be fully treated with topical products.
💧 What does a deep cleansing facial include?
A complete protocol typically includes several essential steps to cleanse, treat, and protect the skin:
1️⃣ Double cleansing
Removes makeup, sunscreen, oil, and surface impurities.
2️⃣ Exfoliation
May include:
Enzymes
Gentle chemical exfoliants
Controlled physical exfoliation
This step helps remove dead skin cells and prepare the skin.
3️⃣ Steam (optional)
Helps open pores and soften debris for safer extractions.
4️⃣ Manual extractions
The most important step of the treatment:
Blackhead removal
Comedone extraction
Deep pore cleansing
5️⃣ Customized mask
Based on your skin type:
Clay (oily skin)
Soothing (sensitive skin)
Hydrating (dry skin)
6️⃣ Complementary technology (optional)
Blue LED for acne
Red LED for inflammation and repair
7️⃣ Hydration and protection
Finished with:
Serum
Moisturizer
Sunscreen
This process not only cleanses the skin but also prepares it to better absorb future treatments.
🔄 How often should you get a deep cleansing facial?
Frequency depends on your skin type:
Oily or acne-prone skin: every 4 weeks
Combination skin: every 4–6 weeks
Dry or sensitive skin: every 6–8 weeks
General maintenance: every 6–8 weeks
Following these intervals helps prevent irritation or over-treatment.
👶 When should you start?
Deep cleansing facials are not just for adults.
👦 Teens
Helps control oil and acne
Prevents inflammatory breakouts
Encourages healthy skincare habits
👩 In your 20s
Keeps pores clean
Controls hormonal acne
Works as prevention
👩 30+
Improves texture
Prevents congestion
Complements anti-aging treatments
It’s a foundational treatment that adapts to every stage of your skin.
👤 Who benefits the most?
This treatment is ideal for:
Oily or acne-prone skin
Enlarged pores
Congested skin
Frequent makeup users
Exposure to pollution
It’s also beneficial even if you don’t have acne, as it helps maintain balanced, healthy skin.
⚠️ When should you be cautious?
Severe cystic acne
Active infections
Extremely sensitive skin or rosacea
In these cases, a professional evaluation is recommended to adapt the treatment.
🌿 More than a facial — essential skin maintenance
A deep cleansing facial is not just aesthetic — it is part of clinical skin care.
It helps to:
Keep pores clean
Prevent breakouts
Improve product absorption
Maintain smoother, more radiant skin
It’s the starting point for any advanced skincare routine.
💬 Personalized treatments at Skin by Ashby
Every skin is different.
At Skin by Ashby, each facial is customized based on:
Skin type
Level of congestion
Sensitivity
Individual goals
✅ Book your consultation
If your skin feels congested, dull, or shows visible pores, a deep cleansing facial may be the first step toward healthier skin.
📍 Skin by Ashby | Medical Aesthetic Wellness📍 200 Ave Winston Churchill Suite 301, San Juan, PR📞 787-624-7474🌐 www.skinbyashby.com
Comments