Skincare Tips from a Chicago Esthetician: How to Maintain Facial Results at Home

by Lisa Simone August 17, 2025

There’s nothing quite like the glow you get after a professional facial. Your skin feels refreshed, hydrated, and youthful—and you want that feeling to last. At Lisa Simone Skincare in Chicago, we often hear clients ask: “How can I make my facial results last longer at home?”

The truth is, professional treatments lay the foundation, but consistent at-home skincare is what extends and enhances those results. As estheticians with over 20 years of experience, we know the secrets to keeping your skin looking radiant between visits.

Here are esthetician-approved skincare tips to help you protect your investment and enjoy healthy, glowing skin every day.

1. Prioritize Daily Cleansing

Cleansing may sound simple, but it’s the foundation of every skincare regimen. After a facial, your skin is deeply cleansed and prepped to absorb nutrients. Keeping that momentum going at home is essential.

Tips for effective cleansing:

Use a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser morning and night.
Avoid harsh foaming washes that strip the skin of natural oils.
For makeup wearers, try a double cleanse (oil-based cleanser followed by a gel or cream cleanser).

👉 In Chicago’s urban environment, where pollution and environmental stressors are high, cleansing helps remove debris that can prematurely age the skin.

2. Never Skip SPF

If there’s one skincare rule estheticians never compromise on, it’s sunscreen. Even after the best facial, skipping SPF means exposing your skin to harmful UV rays that break down collagen and accelerate aging.

Esthetician-approved SPF tips:

Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) daily.
Reapply every 2–3 hours if outdoors.
Use a lightweight formula like Environ RAD Shield Mineral Sunscreen, which protects without clogging pores.

💡 Keywords: SPF is especially important for clients who receive peels, vitamin infusions, or LED facials in Chicago, since post-treatment skin can be more sensitive.

3. Incorporate Vitamin A (Retinol or Environ Vitamin A Creams)

At Lisa Simone Skincare, we emphasize the power of Vitamin A—a gold-standard ingredient for maintaining youthful skin. After facials that focus on anti-aging and brightening, Vitamin A ensures continued renewal at home.

Benefits of Vitamin A:

Boosts cell turnover for smoother skin
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Improves pigmentation and uneven tone
Strengthens the skin barrier over time

Unlike over-the-counter products, Environ Vitamin A Step up System delivers professional-grade results that support and extend your facial treatments.

4. Hydrate with Professional-Grade Serums

Facials often include hydrating masks and infusion therapies that plump the skin. To maintain that glow, hydration must be a daily ritual.

Esthetician-approved hydrators:

Hyaluronic acid serums to attract and retain moisture
Peptide serums for firming and strengthening
Antioxidant serums like Vitamin C to protect against free radical damage

💧 Pro tip: In Chicago’s dry winter months, layer a hydrating serum under your moisturizer for added protection against harsh winds and indoor heating.

5. Keep Exfoliation Gentle

After a facial, your skin is already exfoliated and polished. Too much exfoliation at home can cause irritation and undo your results.

How to exfoliate wisely:

Limit exfoliation to 1–2 times per week.
Choose gentle options like lactic acid or mandelic acid for brightening.
Avoid aggressive scrubs that can create micro-tears in the skin.

Our estheticians often recommend Environ Cool Peels as professional, controlled exfoliation—then guide you toward lighter, maintenance options for at-home care.

6. Support Skin with Weekly Masks

Masks aren’t just for spa days. Incorporating the right at-home mask weekly helps extend your treatment results.

Esthetician-approved masks include:

Hydrating masks for dry or mature skin
Clay or enzyme masks for congestion and dullness
Collagen-boosting masks for firming and plumping

💡 Insider tip: Apply a hydrating mask before a big night out in Chicago for a “post-facial” glow without booking a treatment.

7. Stick to a Consistent Routine

One of the biggest mistakes we see? Clients switching products too often or only being consistent right after a facial. Skin thrives on routine.

How to stay consistent:

Use the products recommended during your treatment (we personalize regimens for each client).
Avoid experimenting with too many new products at once.
Give your skin at least 4–6 weeks to adjust to any new routine.

Consistency is key to maintaining the results of treatments like microcurrent facials, buccal massage, and LED therapy.

8. Book Regular Maintenance Facials

While at-home skincare is essential, nothing compares to professional treatments. Most clients see the best results with monthly facials, or every 6–8 weeks at minimum.

Why consistency matters:

Facials work cumulatively to build collagen and elasticity.
Advanced technology (like microcurrent or vitamin infusion) delivers results that home care can’t replicate.
Regular visits allow estheticians to adjust your regimen based on seasonal changes or evolving concerns.

Think of facials as your “reset button” and home care as your daily upkeep. Together, they’re the ultimate anti-aging plan.

9. Protect Your Skin from Chicago’s Climate

Living in Chicago means your skin is exposed to harsh winds, fluctuating temperatures, and urban pollution. Protecting your skin from environmental stressors is just as important as professional care.

Chicago-specific skincare tips:

In winter: Focus on barrier repair with hydrating serums and moisturizers.
In summer: Double down on antioxidants and SPF to combat sun damage.
Year-round: Cleanse thoroughly at night to remove pollution particles.

Our Environ Antioxidant Spritz and barrier-support creams are favorites for clients who want all-weather protection.

10. Trust Your Esthetician

The best way to maintain results is to work closely with your esthetician. At Lisa Simone Skincare, we don’t just perform treatments—we become partners in your skin journey. By following our customized home care recommendations, you’ll see long-lasting benefits from each facial.

Final Thoughts

Maintaining the glow of your professional facial doesn’t have to be complicated. With daily SPF, hydration, Vitamin A, and consistency, your skin can look radiant between visits. Pair that with regular facials at our Chicago skincare spa, and you’ll enjoy healthier, more youthful skin year-round.

✨ Ready to keep your glow going? Book your next facial at Lisa Simone Skincare in River North, Chicago today.