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Halloween is all about the fun of transformation.
From elaborate costumes to daring makeup looks, it’s a holiday that gives us the freedom to push the boundaries of our usual look. But after a busy spooky season filled with thick makeup, sugary indulgences, and maybe a little less sleep than usual, our skin might need some serious care.
For your spa clients that might have enjoyed an eventful Halloweekend (or just need to treat their skin to a little TLC), here are our essential steps for resurrecting skin!
There’s nothing quite like a deep, thorough cleanse—especially after a long night of wearing thick, SFX-inspired Halloween makeup applied to last for hours and hours.
For your clients who might not be used to wearing a heavy face of makeup, remind them that the double cleanse is an effective way to successfully break down layers of long-wear makeup, face paint, and even waterproof formulas.
A truly effective double cleanse is also more than just a simple rinse and repeat. Using two different cleansers is key to removing layers of makeup completely while preserving the natural skin barrier.
Starting with an oil-based cleanser or micellar water is best for dissolving makeup with ease. Massage it gently into the skin to melt off even the longest-wearing formulas.
Following this with a gentle, water-based cleanser helps to further remove residue.
Once Halloween makeup is melted off, recommend one additional step to create a perfectly blank canvas for the rest of this post-party skincare routine.
Longwear makeup has the ability to cling to the skin—even after a double cleanse. To get to any debris that could be lingering in pores, reach for a gentle exfoliator. We’d like to put the emphasis on gentle—after a night out, skin might already be in a slightly vulnerable state.
It pays to be particularly careful of over exfoliation during the fall, too. During colder, dryer weather, using abrasive exfoliating formulas can leave skin flakey and unhydrated. Opting for a mild exfoliator, with ingredients like lactic and salicylic acid, will help you achieve an effective clean without threatening your natural skin barrier.
After exfoliation, it’s time to hydrate. Let’s replenish any lost moisture and soothe the skin.
You and your clients can build a hydration routine that works best for their skin, but our favorite tools for restoring hydration include the following formulas (including featured recommendations by Ultraceuticals).
With plumping ingredients like panthenol and hyaluronic acid, face and eye masks can bring life back to the skin after a thorough cleanse. To reduce any post-Halloween puffiness, try the Ultra B2 Hydrating Eye Mask to target the delicate under-eye area.
While moisturizers tend to take the spotlight in a hydrating skincare routine, remind clients that the secret to lasting, penetrating hydration is in the serum. Although not meant to replace moisturizers, a quality serum empowered with hyaluronic acid (like the Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum) can enhance any moisturizers used afterwards because of their ability to address dryness at the foundational layer.
A serum tailored to barrier repair can also be effective as part of a post-longwear makeup skincare routine. The Ultra B2 Recovery Cream, for example, provides deep hydration while supporting the skin’s natural healing process. This product is especially beneficial for those with sensitive or dry skin, offering a layer of protection to strengthen the skin’s barrier function.
Cooler autumn air can be drying, and after a night of wearing makeup, your skin needs that extra layer of nourishment. Recommend clients a high-quality moisturizer, like the Ultra Rich Moisturizer Cream, that ensures all the benefits from your previous steps are locked in, keeping skin soft and supple throughout the day. With ingredients like ceramides, squalane, or shea butter, the Ultra Rich Moisturizer Cream is also a great option for providing both immediate and long-term hydration.
Send clients away with a hydrating mist, like Ultra Hydrating Skin Mist, to help them add moisture and a refreshing boost even after their thorough cleanse. A gently hydrating formula like this one may be used anytime during the day to rehydrate the skin, helping maintain a healthy glow long after Halloween makeup is gone.
Halloween may be over, but skin deserves lasting care. Educating your spa clients about a mindful post-makeup skincare routine is the best way to restore balance and prepare skin for the new season ahead—not only repairing the effects of makeup and environmental stress, but also creating a base for long-term skin health.
For spa professionals helping clients build healthy skincare habits, we invite you to explore Ultraceuticals’ suite of nourishing serums and rich moisturizers.
Connect with us for the latest skincare recommendations, and learn more about our tiered peel treatment giveaway! With PHA, Mandelic, & Lactic acid peel treatments, bring protective skincare solutions to your clients this autumn.
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