FACIALS - Good or Bad??

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My cousin is a licensed aesthetician and massage therapist. Last year for Christmas she gave me a facial and a manicure. It was wonderful. Of course these treatments are expensive and originally thought… I would never have this done if it wasn't a gift. After the facial my face was beaming. My skin was so soft and radiant, I couldn't believe it. The lines on my face were definitely less prominent. This made me rethink the value of a facial. Today I read this article on webmd and thought I’d share it with you - How to tell what’s good for the skin and what’s a waste of money. "How do you decipher which are good for your skin and which are a waste? Keep in mind a few key treatments and you’ll be set, says Jessie Cheung, MD, assistant professor of dermatology and associate director of cosmetic dermatology at NYU Medical Center. For example, alpha and beta hydroxy chemical peels offer medical benefits and are among the treatments worth the cost, but each has different benefits. “A common beta hydroxy is salicylic acid, which gets into the oil glands and is very good for someone with acne-prone skin,” she says. Alpha hydroxy acids are good exfoliators and beneficial for older skin that has lost radiance. Galvanic facials, which involve electrically stimulating the skin with a handheld device, are another good value. Electric currents enable moisturizers and serums to penetrate the skin more deeply. “Anything that helps products get into your skin will help them work better,” Cheung says. She also advises facials that include retinoic acid, which helps slough off older skin cells, build collagen, and reduce the signs of aging. But you’ll need a treatment every four to six weeks to see results. What should you pass on? Oxygen facials, while popular with celebrities for supposedly hydrating and immediately smoothing and plumping the skin, aren’t worth the extra cash. Cheung says no clinical studies demonstrate their effectiveness." Read the entire article here http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/are-expensive-facials-better Every have a facial done? Was it beneficial? Did you think it was worth the money?