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Question: Do facials work?

 

Answer:

 

Well, it depends on what kind of facial you’re talking about. If it’s just a soothing one where the aesthetician, or facialist, cleans your skin, applies nice smelling products, and pampers you for a few hours, then not really. Those kinds of facials are more to just relax and roll around in the lap of luxury. They might give you a glow for the day, but that’s about it.

 

However, if you’re talking about facials that include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser, facial extractions, and other procedures, then maybe. These facial procedures can help improve some skin conditions but more than one treatment is usually necessary to see results. They don’t perform any short-term miracles.

 

 

 
 

You don’t come out looking pretty from any of these procedures either. Most likely you’ll be red and blotchy for a few hours or even a few days. Also, if you are getting more intensive facials, you must make sure whoever is giving you the treatments (dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or aesthetician) is a reputable one and knows what he/she is doing! Most spas and dermatology offices will not hold themselves accountable for any damage done to your skin.

 

If you are thinking about using facials as an acne treatment, be prepared to be disappointed. Facial procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser, and "acne surgery" are better for red marks and scars instead of active acne. These kinds of facials usually just help your skin exfoliate faster and bring stuff from the bottom of your skin to the surface. This is similar to what over-the-counter and prescription acne treatment products do. So facial procedures are not a quick fix for acne. Plus, if they do end up working, you'll have to keep getting facials done for good results.

 

Generally, it is better to invest your money in quality products (i.e. prescription retinoids) that you can use every day. Your skin will benefit from daily application instead of just one intensive treatment. Slow and steady wins the race right?

 

 

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