This is the question that drive my attention while I was browsing the net today. Facial services are common nowadays and many people, women and even men are trying to see what will be the changes and improvements of their faces when they tried to have a facial service.
But do facials worth our money? Or it's just a waste of our bucks?
Personally speaking, I can always say that facials can be considered as extravagance, thus my opinion is that facial is not worth my money. It's just a waste. However with so many vain people nowadays, they will always declare that facials are necessary and it is worth the money they spent.
Due to this I was prompted to copy this post from Yahoo.shine. Check out what the expert dermatologists in lab coats are saying about these simple steps on facial services.
STEAMING. “If pores are clogged, steaming lets you clean out dirt without excessive pressure, which can cause inflammation,” says Amy B. Lewis, a New York City dermatologist. It works on all skin types, but the facialist should do it only on clean skin. Bottom line: Do it.
EXTRACTIONS. “Attacking a pimple on your own causes redness and swelling, because your fingers carry bacteria,” explains Doris Day, a New York City dermatologist. “A comedone extractor—which is more precise than gloved fingers—can clear a pimple or a blackhead with less trauma.” If your skin is sensitive, the extractor may cause mild redness or irritation. Bottom line: Proceed with caution.
MASKS. Soothing and exfoliating masks tend to have the best results, but doctors are less laudatory of collagen masks: “Topical collagen cannot penetrate the skin,” says Leslie Baumann, a Miami Beach dermatologist. As for antioxidant masks, “the ingredients begin to work on the surface to neutralize environmental damage, so there may be some benefit,” says Day. Bottom line: Don't waste your money on the collagen variety.
FACIAL MASSAGE. “There's no science to indicate any real gains beyond the way a face massage makes you feel,” says Day. Avoid this step if your skin tends to break out. Bottom line: It's fine if you're into it, but don't expect massage to really do anything.
MICROCURRENT/ELECTRICITY. These treatments send a painless low-level current to the skin, causing muscle contractions. “The evidence is anecdotal, but this appears to produce subtle, temporary toning,” says Day. Bottom line: “Get it done before a party, but don't rely on it for long-term results,” Days says.
OXYGEN. Pressurized oxygen is said to drive wrinkle-fighting serums deeper into skin. But, says Baumann, the treatment can “increase free radicals, which lead to aging.” Bottom line: Skip it.
PEELS. Experts agree that any peel with glycolic, salicylic, malic, lactic, or citric acid will exfoliate skin's top layer more effectively than will a grainy scrub. There is also evidence that a high-concentration AHA peel (20 to 30 percent) can increase collagen production. “This is where you should spend your money,” Baumann says.
If this information are not enough, then you can go to your personal dermatologist in nursing uniform or scrub uniforms to inquire. Anyway if facial can give you self esteem and confidence then why not give a try. Self confidence is worth our money, right? On the other hand if you are already contented and satisfied with the face that you have and you are confident enough to face other people with it, then why not spend your money on more important things than facial, eh.