Q. Is there really a benefit to a facial or is it about relaxation and pampering?

A. A real facial by an experienced skin specialist is about much more than relaxation. If you are self treating your skin at home you could be making mistakes because you are attempting to made judgments about something you don’t fully understand. Kin you think is oily may just be dehydrated and skin you think is sensitive could just be reacting to products that are too strong or harsh for you. A professional facial should include the following steps, A deep cleanse; a skin analysis; an exfoliation; a massage that should include the face, neck and décolleté; extractions; a treatment mask; topical products to leave on your skin; and a home skin care routine specifically designed for you and your skin. Cookie cutter facials with gimmick names and treatments are not considered treatment facials. A treatment facial is usually called a European style facial or Skin Treatment facial. My advice to you, go and have that facial, enjoy the pampering but realize that you are also taking care of a very important organ of your body, your skin.