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Facial Blog Plain answers for UAE skin

Our facial blog collects short, practical guides for women in Dubai and the UAE on choosing a facial, preparing for it, aftercare and timing around weddings, summer and Ramadan. Full facials at our facial salon in Dubai start at AED 190.

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All facial guides

Hand pointing at one of four skincare textures, cream, clay, gel and serum, to choose the right facial

Which facial is right for me

Match your skin to the right facial

Woman relaxing with a white cream mask in golden evening light, a wall clock behind her

How often to get a facial

The right rhythm for your skin

First facial

What happens at your first facial

Four bowls of cleansing foam, scrub, clay mask and cream on a marble tray, the main steps of a facial

Facial steps

Eight facial steps, one by one

Facialist gently cleansing a woman's forehead with cotton pads at the start of her facial

Before your facial

Prep checklist for a better facial

Woman in a white robe patting moisturiser onto her cheeks at a bathroom mirror, caring for her skin after a facial

Facial aftercare

Keep your fresh look after a facial

Close-up of a woman's glowing, dewy skin in soft daylight after a facial

How long a facial lasts

How long the glow really lasts

Pearly diamond exfoliating cream massaged into a woman's cheek, compared with the Gold Facial

Gold vs Diamond

Glow or polish? How to choose

A mint-green Casmara mask peeled off in one piece from a smiling woman's face

Casmara mask vs facial

Quick mask or the full facial?

Serum dropped onto a woman's cheek beside frosted bottles, the Dr. Renaud ritual compared with Casmara

Dr. Renaud vs Casmara

French premium or Spanish algae mask?

Green clay mask brushed onto a woman's cheek beside bowls of herbs, chamomile and rose petals

Organic vs regular

Plant-based or classic: which fits you?

Facialist massaging a woman's neck and shoulders, the focus of a facial massage

Facial massage vs facial

Relax and de-puff, or deep clean?

Bride relaxing with a golden facial mask, her white wedding gown hanging by the window

Wedding facial timeline

Your countdown from months to the day

Woman smiling at her glowing skin in an arched mirror after a facial, an evening dress hanging behind her

Facial before an event

Timing and facial choice for a big night

Facialist smoothing a cool aqua gel mask onto a woman's face, a glass of iced mint water beside her

Facial in summer

Facials for heat, sweat and AC

Facialist applying a soothing aloe gel mask after sun exposure, a straw hat and sunglasses on the table

Facial after sun

When sun-touched skin is ready again

Woman relaxing with a cream mask in the evening after iftar, a glowing lantern on the side table

Facial during Ramadan

Evening facials for fasting skin

Pregnant woman lying comfortably on her side with pillows and a gentle cream mask during a facial

Facial during pregnancy

Gentle facials for mums-to-be

Facialist dabbing a light gel onto a blemish with a cotton swab, gentle care for skin with acne

Facial with acne

When to book, and when to wait

Facialist in gloves gently clearing blackheads on a woman's nose with soft tissue during a facial

Blackheads and extractions

What extraction does, and how long it lasts

Upward lifting massage along a mature woman's cheeks during an anti-aging facial

Anti-aging facial age

When firming facials start to make sense

Laughing teenage girl with a white cleansing mask sitting beside her smiling mother

Facial for teenagers

Gentle first facials for teen skin

Close-up of a woman's neat natural eyebrow and fresh, clear skin after a facial

Threading and waxing order

The right order for brows and facials

Notebook, cream, cotton pads and a face roller on linen, for facts and myths about facials

Facial myths

Ten beliefs about facials, checked honestly

Bathroom shelf with cleanser, serum, moisturiser and cream jar, a simple routine between facials

Skincare between facials

A daily routine that makes facials last

What you will find on the facial blog

Each guide answers one question clients ask us before or after a facial, in plain English and in a few minutes of reading. Some help you choose, like which facial is right for me or Gold Facial versus Diamond Facial. Others walk you through the visit itself, starting with what to expect at your first facial.

There are also comparisons between our facials, honest notes on blackheads and extractions, and a guide to what happens to your skin in the days after a session. Every price is shown as it appears on our menu, VAT included.

Guides written for life in the UAE

Skin in the UAE has its own routine of heat, humidity, office AC, strong sun and fine dust. Several guides deal with exactly that, such as facials in the UAE summer and caring for skin after a day at the beach.

Others are about timing: how far ahead to book before a wedding, an Eid gathering or a big night out, and how to fit a facial into Ramadan. The wedding facial timeline is a good place to start if you are planning for the cooler months.

What these guides will not do

Our guides are about cosmetic facials. They do not give medical advice, and they do not replace a visit to your doctor if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or take medication that affects your skin.

If your question is not covered, check our facial questions page or send us a message on WhatsApp. The team is happy to help you choose before you book.

Questions clients ask

Short answers. For anything else, message us on WhatsApp.

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Where should I start if I have never had a facial?

Start with the first facial guide, which explains each step and how it feels. Then the guide on preparing for a facial covers what to do the day before.

Do the guides give medical advice?

No. They cover cosmetic facials only. For acne, rosacea, eczema, pregnancy or medication, ask your doctor and tell the facialist before your session.

Can I ask about a topic that is not covered?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp with your question and the team will reply. Popular questions often become new guides.

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