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How to Get a Great Facial

Friday, May 09, 2008
Related Tags: spa | facialist | facials | scrubs | retinoids
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • A spa that specializes in facials
  • The facts on what type of products that the spa uses for facials
  • Step 1:
    Choose wisely when picking a spa for your facial. Make sure they take facials and skin care seriously. Stay clear of places that offer many services but do have a sign that offers facials too.
  • Step 2:
    Talk to the facialist first before getting your facial. The facialist should ask you a series of questions about any allergies that you might have or if any of the products that they use might be too harsh for your face.
  • Step 3:
    Protect yourself by making sure that the facialist wears gloves when doing extractions. Also, remember that a facial should never hurt.
  • Step 4:
    Stick with the facial at the spa. If you want to get further treatment such as microdermabrasions, it is best to see a dermatologist. When the spa tries to add on extras keep in mind that oxygen treatments are a waste and collagen masks can be done at home for a fraction of the cost.
  • Step 5:
    Care for your face well after a facial as it is now vulnerable for about a week. Avoid harsh scrubs, alpha hydroxy scrubs and retinoids.

Tips & Warnings

  • Look around when you arrive at the spa and make sure that it is sterile and clean.
  • Often facial products such as vitamin C, retinol and certain prescription drugs could irritate already sensitive skin.
  • If you have acne or rosacea, you should avoid facials altogether.

Photo/Video Credit

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How to Get a Great Facial Provided by eHow.com
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