Facial Treatment in Nigeria: Your Complete At-Home Guide

A facial treatment might be all your need…

Okay, so you saw an influencer with skin so smooth and glowy it almost looks edited. 

So you booked a salon facial, paid a HUGE amount of money, and loved your skin for about three days. Then it slid right back to dull and congested. 

Truth is, one facial treatment a month can’t sustain smooth, glowy skin. That’s why this Beauty By Daz guide will show you how to give yourself a proper facial treatment at home.

 

TL;DR: How to Get a Glowing Facial Treatment at Home

1. A facial treatment is a multi-step skincare session (cleanse, exfoliate, treat, mask, moisturise) that deep-cleans your pores and refreshes tired skin.
2. Done at home with the right products, it gives you most of that salon glow for a fraction of the cost.
3. A salon facial in Nigeria costs ₦6,000 to ₦60,000 per session; an at-home routine costs less and lasts far longer.
4. Oily skin needs gel cleansers and clay masks, dry skin needs cream cleansers and hydrating masks, and sensitive skin needs fragrance-free formulas at every step.
5. Do a full routine once a week, never daily; over-treating your skin damages the barrier you’re trying to protect.
6. You can get every product in this guide from Beauty by Daz, Nigeria’s most trusted skincare store, with 100% authentic products delivered nationwide.

 

What Is a Facial Treatment and How Does It Work?

A facial treatment is a structured, multi-step skincare session (cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, treating, masking, and moisturising) designed to deep-clean your pores, lift away dead skin and product buildup, and feed your skin active ingredients so it looks brighter, smoother, and far healthier.

“How is this different from my regular skincare routine?”

Well, your daily skincare routine only handles the surface; but exfoliation goes deeper, working on texture, congestion, and radiance at once. 

 

What Are the Different Types of Facial Treatment?

The main types of facial are the classic deep-cleansing facial, the hydrating facial, the brightening facial, the anti-acne facial, and the anti-ageing facial, and since each one targets a completely different concern, the right choice for you depends entirely on what your skin is struggling with most right now.

Type	Best For	What It Does
Classic / deep-cleansing	All skin types, general upkeep	Cleanses, exfoliates, clears buildup
Hydrating	Dry, dull, flaky skin	Floods skin with moisture and plumps it
Brightening	Dark spots, uneven tone	Fades pigmentation, evens out skin tone
Anti-acne	Oily, breakout-prone skin	Unclogs pores and calms inflammation
Anti-ageing	Mature skin, fine lines	Boosts firmness, softens fine lines

Salons also offer advanced options like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and the HydraFacial, which rely on machines and stronger acids and genuinely need a trained professional. 

But the five types in the table above, you can recreate every one of them at home with the right products. 

 

How to Do a Facial Treatment at Home in 6 Steps

To do a facial at home, double cleanse your face, exfoliate gently with a chemical exfoliant, steam your skin for a few minutes to soften buildup, apply a mask suited to your skin type, press in a treatment serum, and seal it all in with moisturiser, ideally once a week in the evening.

1. Double Cleanse

Begin with an oil cleanser on dry skin to dissolve sunscreen, makeup, and sweat.

The Simple Hydrating Cleansing Oil is a lightweight pick for oily skin, while the Heimish All Clean Balm suits combination skin and the richer Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm is gentle on dry, sensitive skin.

Follow with a soft water-based cleanser like the COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser, or the ceramide-rich CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser if your skin is dry.

P.S.: If you’re completely new to this step, read our full double cleansing routine.

2. Exfoliate

Use a chemical exfoliant once a week to lift dead skin cells and let everything after it absorb better.

Get The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution if you’re oily or breakout-prone, the gentle Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner if your skin is sensitive, or The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution for dullness and uneven texture.

Please skip gritty face scrubs; they cause tiny tears in your skin. And if you’re confused about acids, read our AHA vs BHA guide.

3. Steam

Drape a towel over your head and lean over a bowl of warm water for five minutes, or use a facial steamer for a cleaner, more even result. This softens your pores so the next steps absorb better. Add a gentle facial massage here if you have time; it boosts circulation and helps your face look less puffy.

4. Mask

Use a clay mask like the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay if your skin is oily and congested, or a hydrating option like the COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask if it’s dry and dull.

If you have combination skin, you can apply a clay mask on the T-zone and hydrating mask on the cheeks. Actually, read our guide to face masks so you know exactly which one to get.

5. Treat

Press in a serum that targets your specific concern.

Use a vitamin C serum like the Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum for dark spots and dullness, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% for texture and oil control, or The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 for deep hydration.

Sensitive or red? The Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule calms irritated skin while it treats.

6. Moisturise

Lock everything in with a moisturiser.

The rich CeraVe Moisturising Cream is perfect for dry and sensitive skin, while oily skin will prefer a lighter gel moisturiser that won’t feel heavy. And if you’re doing this in the morning, never, ever skip sunscreen.

Beauty By Daz Tip: Always do your weekly facial in the evening. Your skin does its repair work overnight, and you don’t want fresh actives sitting on your face under the Lagos sun.

 

Are There Any Side Effects or Risks of Facials?

Facials are very low-risk when done properly, and the few side effects of a facial treatment, mainly redness, fresh breakouts, dryness, or a tight, stripped feeling, almost always trace back to over-exfoliating, using the wrong products for your skin type, or repeating the routine far more often than your skin can handle.

After speaking with plenty of our customers at Beauty By Daz, we keep noticing the same slip-ups. Avoid these:

• Exfoliating too often. Once a week is plenty. Daily acids will wreck your barrier; here are the signs you’re over-exfoliating.
• Steaming for too long. Five minutes, not twenty. Long steaming dehydrates your skin.
• Over-extracting. Squeezing every bump leaves scars. Let the products do the work.
• Skipping moisturiser and sunscreen. A deep cleanse with no follow-up just leaves your skin exposed.

 

Who Should and Shouldn’t Do an At-Home Facial?

A weekly facial treatment is right for you if you wear sunscreen or makeup daily, deal with congestion, blackheads, and dullness, but you should pause or go gentler if your skin barrier is damaged, you’re using strong prescription actives, or your face already feels raw and irritated.

Go ahead and do a weekly facial if you:

• Wear sunscreen every day (and you really should be).
• Use foundation, concealer, or any makeup regularly.
• Have oily or combination skin that clogs easily.
• Live somewhere with serious pollution, like most Nigerian cities.
• Struggle with stubborn blackheads or a dull complexion.

Slow down or skip it for now if you:

• Have a damaged barrier (peeling, stinging, redness). Fix that first; here’s how to repair your skin barrier.
• Are on prescription retinoids or other strong actives that already left your skin sensitive.
• Have very dry skin that feels tight even after one gentle cleanse.

 

Where to Buy Authentic Facial Products in Nigeria

The safest place to buy authentic skincare in Nigeria is Beauty by Daz, a trusted skincare store that sources its products directly from manufacturers, guarantees 100% original formulas, and delivers nationwide, which matters enormously in a market where counterfeit cleansers, serums, and sunscreens are everywhere.

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: the Nigerian skincare market is flooded with fakes. A counterfeit COSRX or CeraVe won’t just underperform; it will irritate or break out your skin.

How do you stay safe? Check the packaging and batch number, avoid prices that seem too good to be true, and buy only from sellers who source directly. Beauty by Daz does exactly that, which is why thousands trust them for their whole routine. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Treatments in Nigeria

1. What Are The Types Of Facial Treatments? 

The main types of facial are the classic deep-cleansing facial, the hydrating facial, the brightening facial, the anti-acne facial, and the anti-ageing facial. Each one targets a different concern, so the right pick depends entirely on what your skin needs most.

2. What Facial Treatment Is Best? 

The best facial is the one matched to your skin type and main concern; there is no single winner for everyone. A classic deep-cleansing facial suits most people for general upkeep, while oily skin leans towards anti-acne options and dry skin towards hydrating ones.

3. Can I Get A Facial While Using Retinol? 

Yes, but keep it gentle. Skip strong acids and aggressive extractions while you’re on retinol, since your skin is already more sensitive; a calming, hydrating facial is the safer choice. Pause your retinol for a day or two around your facial if your skin feels reactive.

4. Does Beauty By Daz Sell Facial Products For All Skin Types? 

Yes, Beauty by Daz stocks cleansers, exfoliants, masks, serums, and moisturisers for oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin, so you can build a complete routine from one trusted store.

5. Can Beauty By Daz Help Me Build A Facial Routine?

 Yes, the Beauty by Daz team can recommend the right products for your skin type and concerns, which is perfect if you’re unsure where to begin or which serum to layer first.

6. Does Beauty By Daz Deliver Outside Lagos? 

Yes, Beauty by Daz processes orders quickly and delivers nationwide to all 36 states, so you can get authentic skincare wherever you are in Nigeria.

 

Is a Facial Treatment Necessary?

A facial treatment isn’t strictly necessary, but it’s one of the smartest, most affordable things you can do for your skin, and doing one at home every week is genuinely worth it in 2026, as long as you keep it gentle, consistent, and matched to your skin type.

You don’t need to drain your account at a spa every month. A proper double cleanse, weekly exfoliation, a mask for your skin type, the right serum, and faithful sunscreen will change how your skin looks and feels within a few weeks.

See you in the next post 🙂