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8 Secrets Your Esthetician Won't Tell You

You shell out major cash for a facial -- but are you really getting your money's worth? Read on

August 29, 2011 | by Sarah Carrillo | 87 COMMENTS

You can ignore our sales pitches A good esthetician will want to set you up with the right at-home routine, so don't be surprised when she recommends products. Snyder points out that estheticians do a lot of research on the product lines they use, and you might as well use that knowledge to your advantage. But at no point should you feel pressure to buy, Snyder says. "I don't pressure anyone to buy anything, the decision is completely theirs! But a good at-home [skin care] program is crucial in caring for your skin."

Another red flag: If your esthetician recommends enough products to cleanse an army. "Less is more," Snyder says. "Many of my clients are surprised to learn how easy it is to get on a good at-home program that doesn't break the bank." She points out that so many skin care products are very similar, so (with your facialist's help) you should be able to put together a simple regimen that's within your budget.

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Ah! I love the idea of getting a facial, but the idea of a scarred face is pretty scary!

by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate

Good to know. I think I'll save my time and money by saving home.

by Chica181 Friday, March 15, 2013 at 07:22PM Report as inappropriate

Great story Sarah however # 9 is just not true. As a skin care professional for 18 years I've seen a lot of facials and when excellent products are used for the apppropriate skin type it is very apparent that the skin has had a facial even if its the first time. The skin will look luminous, plump and hydrated.

by linda_harding Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 02:37PM Report as inappropriate

It would be nice to be to finish reading this article...after page 3 it goes to the end. This is the 10th time it just goes to the end....

by tenshinoyo Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I could read the rest of this artcle, it stops at page 3...this is not the first time. I would rather read the whole article on one page instead of clicking because this is probably the 10th time I can't finish an article.

by tenshinoyo Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 05:15PM Report as inappropriate

That's why I love coming to this site because they give you the REAL answers to questions not just trying to sell or promote something. I do a lot of my masks and stuff at home for one because I don't have money to spend like that and 2 because if anyone is going to do harm to my skin I would rather it be me then anyone else. Although I don't do things to myself without doing a lot of research first and then weigh out the pros and cons.

by pomomakeup Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting facts. I think it is really important to see an Esthetician every now and again (if not more often) for tips, product suggestions or for relaxation. With the right products and techniques, you can do much of the same at home.

by heather_hejna Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 10:47AM Report as inappropriate

Scary, but true.... Before you let anyone touch your precious skin, please ask lots of questions. If you don't feel comfortable or your unsure of the Esthetician or the procedure, don't feel pressured or obligated into it. A good salon will be understanding and accommodating as they want you to be happy... your face is now their potential referral/recommendation.

by WeddingPlanner Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:32PM Report as inappropriate

I've never had a facial but I have a certificate to get one (someday...soon, I hope). These are good things to know! My skin seems to do pretty well with the simple skincare routine I do at home so I can't really see myself making a habit of getting facials.

by tallredamanda Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:08PM Report as inappropriate

I would love to try a facial

by LittleBunny Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 09:28AM Report as inappropriate

I like this. I'm still a firm believer that if you take care of your skin, regular facials are a luxury, not a necessity.

by luckygal79 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 08:04AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks, nice

by EricaF123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:04PM Report as inappropriate

This was one of the most interesting posts! I do facials at home at least twice a week! I would do facials at home everyday if i have the time..

by Snowwhitessecret Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 12:59PM Report as inappropriate

Ive tried facials and have tried to find a good esthetician. To be honest, the process is not worth it! it is better to read articles on what to do and what products to use vs going and looking for someone. They CAN scar your face and make your skin worse. I steam my own skin and exfoliate and honestly i see 100x better results than going to an esthetician. And they all try to sell you stuff. It's part of their job.

by rayshaviolet Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 02:44PM Report as inappropriate

I would get facials religiously and try all sorts of products to help my out-of-control skin, finally I met an esthetician who told me exactly what my issue was and that I could achieve better results on my own. She recommended I purchase a Clarisonic and that all I needed was deep cleansing for my products to be effective for my skin. The best skincare advice ever!

by MizzPink Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

I really need a facial now that I read this story.

by Lamexicana1 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 03:57PM Report as inappropriate

#6 just strikes me as rude. Really bad acne is often the result of hormones and cannot be cured by even the best creams and exfoliants.

by liquidlinernote Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 06:51AM Report as inappropriate

This artiacle is so true. As a Cosmetologist for 22 yrs. You can get better results at home, because you really know your skin than anyone else. Yes, you need to try and see what really works better for you. As far as getting Botox, I tried it and it's not for me ever. i have been told by the men closest to me in my life that especially the overdone lips lucks like a duck as well as a big turnoff. Naturalbeauty is the best. Fantastic Artiacle....

by Tlee Monday, November 12, 2012 at 07:13PM Report as inappropriate

I really like this article and I'm picky with spas, I try different one's till I find the right one. Though I had an esthetician for over a year and she tried pushing products on me and did me wrong around xmas time, so I lost faith in her and stop seeing her. Just because you know someone, sometimes they try to take advantage of you after they've gained your trust.

by Lani702 Friday, November 2, 2012 at 06:40PM Report as inappropriate

I love my esthetician. I definitely believe that a facial is only as good as the person performing it. My face has cleared up greatly with regular mask, nothing too strong.

by cowgurl_amleg Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 05:53AM Report as inappropriate

I have a bad habit of not taking better care of my skin sometimes. facial? here i come!

by danny54f Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 03:33PM Report as inappropriate

I wouldn't completely ignore an esthetician's sales pitch. The right products a client uses at home in their skin care routine will help to enhance and prolong the benefits they get with their facial services performed in the treatment room. I totally agree that an at-home regimen doesn't have to break the bank. Sometimes less really is more. Great article!

by KathleenNeves Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 12:52PM Report as inappropriate

love the insider tips....

by jenni84 Friday, September 7, 2012 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

Very comprehensive. Thanks for sharing!

by robyne00 Monday, August 20, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate

Here is another tip - acupuncture can get your skin smoother and younger, without applying any type of chemicals / creams / injections / lasers. Look up cosmetic acupuncture.

by maria_de_salvo Monday, August 20, 2012 at 03:16PM Report as inappropriate

Loved these "insider" tips. For the most part, this puts me off the whole facial thing, although I'm still intrigued.

by HeathRene Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 04:19PM Report as inappropriate

I've been an Esthetician for many years and I agree and disagree with this article. I feel that getting facials are quite beneficial, especially if a person is looking to work on issues like clearing acne, lightening hyperpigmentation, softening fine line and wrinkles...and basically anti aging. I agree that it is very important to do a proper daily skin care regimen at home, after all you're the main caretaker of your skin, we're the ones that do it one in a while.. We like to call it the 80/20. You come in contact with your skin 80% and us, 20%. So, with that being said, when you use the appropriate products at home, it will work in perfect harmony with the advanced treatments we use at the spa. Now, speaking of advanced treatments...this is something you will not be able to purchase at home and use on yourself. Take into consideration, chemical peels that can be up to 50% or micro current (face lift) treatments. There really is a lot that goes into the knowledge and training to use advanced treatments and trying to do these at home can be dangerous and can potentially create scarring or burns. I agree with the article, there are some Estheticians out there that are (unfortunately) neglegant, and are in this industry for the wrong reasons so it is quite important to get a feel of the Esthetician you're seeing. ASK, ASK, ASK questions, lots of them! A good Esthetician will spew a knowledge of valuable information to you that actually makes sense. We have a wealth of knowledge that is very beneficial to you and know which professional treatments are good for you. Hope this helps a bit!

by eloise_giuroiu_costea Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:07AM Report as inappropriate

I have a tried and true skin care routine. I use products I know and trust and I must say, I don't look bad for an old gal!

by Crystal0107 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate

It's true that you can get the same results at home but the relaxation benefits alone are worth it!

by Jennifer10708 Monday, July 2, 2012 at 06:55AM Report as inappropriate

There are a lot of faults with this article. It's more fault of the author rather than who they interviewed because the titles don't necessarily match up with the comments. First, facials and extractions are very valuable from a knowledgeable and experienced esthetician. Extractions should not permanently mark you but any extraction is going to leave a bit of erythema for a couple of hours after the facial. Second, peels and microdermabrasion are extremely effective treatments that you can not do at home. You WILL get immediate results from a facial peel and depending on your skin there is a peel to suit all types. For deeper issues, it takes a series of treatments but just one treatment will smooth your skin, increase cell regeneration rate, loosen debris in your pores, and take off layers of buildup. My 30-50% peels are not available at Sephora and are also not safe to do at home. Most people would freak and remove it before they got any results and other people could burn their skin with a peel by not having the know-how or experience to choose a peel and use it properly. As for product, any good esthetician is not "pitching" to you but rather, educating you on your particular skin needs and filling in the holes in your program or adjusting your regimen to get the results that YOU want based on our consultation with you at the beginning. Isn't it nice that instead of getting an education in skin histology, poring over skin journals, and talking skin all day, every day for experience...you can do the things that you're passionate about and rely on someone who has done all these things to give you answers to your skin care questions? This article is a disservice to our industry.

by samantha_maline Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 08:05PM Report as inappropriate

Every single thing about this article is wrong. I am an esthetician and I can say that yes, you can get great skin at home if you are using the RIGHT PRODUCTS. You absolutely need a good skincare line to get the skin you want. There are products and procedures that you cannot buy on the shelves. I do not get facials because I have professional products at home, or I would. And yes we are not trained to "pop pimples" because it is against the law. We only work on the surface layer of skin. A pimple is beneath the skin. A blackhead can be extracted without penetrating the skin. And as for "zitty" esthetician, I have a IUD form of birth control that causes horrible congestion. I take care of my skin. Murad Acne Cleanser in the morning followed by moisturizer. At night Dermalogica Ultracalming cleanser with my clarisonic and moisturizer. I change my pillow case every other night and do peels frequently. Please tell me again im not taking care of my skin.

by BCmakeup Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 05:42PM Report as inappropriate

I love when you do the secrets of...I never cared much for facials and have found you can get the same results using products you may already have.

by kiminsc Friday, June 22, 2012 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

really informative! i love it when totalbeauty has these kinds of "secrets your .... won't tell you" articles!

by LeSucre Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 09:57PM Report as inappropriate

Great at home tips!

by VV001 Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 02:41PM Report as inappropriate

I think finding a a good esthetician you trust is the way to go.

by angelica17 Friday, May 4, 2012 at 02:15PM Report as inappropriate

facials are meant to be relaxing but sometimes estheticians just have heavy hands for extraction. dermatologists are far more better in performing extractions.

by charlize_adrienne Monday, April 23, 2012 at 08:30PM Report as inappropriate

good to know im not missing out on too much and that i can do it at home

by olkrav319 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate

I like using the occasional mud mask or sheet mask at home in addition to keeping a skincare routine, but I adore getting facials. Instead of going to a spa, I'm super lucky to have an honest, experienced esthetician who does amazing extractions for cheap. After seeing her, I can easily keep my skin clear of acne for a month or two on my own before diet and hormones get the worst of me. Sometimes, it's just nice to have a chance to pamper.

by suegeneris Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 06:43PM Report as inappropriate

I have gotten a few facials and they were wonderful but now I live in a very small town and there is no one here I would let touch my face. I am really good at sticking to my skin care routine, and that has helped my blackheads and acne to stay at bay and I'm fighting wrinkles too!

by powerwoman033 Friday, March 23, 2012 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

This is fantastic! I like to do my own facials at home using my personal Nu Skin Galvanic Spa twice a week with its positive and negative current gels. The results are amazing! Would be happy to share this technology, visit me on facebook - Jo Ann Wheat

by joann_wheat Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

Fabulous .. excellent info for those looking into those trendy facials. Some excellent at-home tips, too.

by islands4me Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 08:07AM Report as inappropriate

I'm about to get my first facial this week, glad I read this before

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 12:18AM Report as inappropriate

i learned alot about facials

by missy_noecker Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 08:21PM Report as inappropriate

I go twice a year for a deep facil cleansing session and the results are amazing. My skin looks and feels better now than when I was 18.

by hananoire Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 04:44PM Report as inappropriate

Micro currents have never gained popularity for a reason: while they do provide spectacular immediate effect, it lasts for a few hours at best. Over a long term, they do nothing at all.

by NikkiV Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 03:08PM Report as inappropriate

I have always had a facial cleansing routine. My mom would set up appointments at department stores that covered things like proper cleansing, how to apply make-up, washing your face EVERY morning and especially at night, etc. I don't use spas, I prefer to pamper myself and do so every Sunday. Even when I was raising my kids I made time for taking care of myself. It rubbed off on them.

by goodgenes Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 02:57PM Report as inappropriate

I use the NuSkin Galvanic spa for at home facials. I can give myself a facial in 5 minutes 2 times weekly and it clears up pimples so they don't have to be extracted. I am happy to share information on Facebook. Rene Belak Timpone

by renetimpone Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:12PM Report as inappropriate

I will start doing my own facials more often at home. Just to see if there is a difference in my day to day skin over time...or at least if anyone else will notice. I used to do them all the time but stopped doing them so frequently do to time and stress.

by MzWayne Monday, March 19, 2012 at 09:31AM Report as inappropriate

This article, and similar ones, should be renamed. How about, qualities to look for in a good esthetician, or what to consider before heading to the spa? Any good esthetician, manicurist, or hairstylist should be honest about these points of advice and I think many of them are. I trust my esthetician. The contributing esthetician in this article seems biased and the whole bit about schools not teaching extractions is just absurd.

by poisonberry Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 01:38PM Report as inappropriate

I am an esthetician with 8 years experience. I saw so many clients with scars, because they popped the pimple at home and some of them couldn't even pop it out completely, so it got inflamed. Many of them don't know the type of their skin and they use bad products on their ski making more damage, so I suggest them diff products and I tell them what is their skin type. I always ask them about their lifestyles, if they drink enough water, what do they work, what is their daily skin routine, etc. A proper facial massage has some really good benefits. These are: minimize fine lines and dryness, help to relax, increases circulation, improves skin tone and texture, etc. You can't give a proper facial massage for yourself at home. So all I can say is everyone should find a good esthetician, because it's really worth it.

by BeBeautySmart Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate

Facials are really needed!

by juan_carlos_ruiz_valencia Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 11:53AM Report as inappropriate

I totally agree with the post right below me. I am a new member of the website and I am finding that out of the very few articles I have read, are false and very disappointing. I know the other article, “12 Things Your Nail Salon Doesn’t Want You To Know” and This one is a bunch of crap. I noticed they were written by two different writers. I am currently enrolled at Regency Beauty working on getting my Cosmetology license. I am a full time student, five days a week, 8am-5pm, in dress code, taking verbal,written, and hands on testing daily, not getting paid, doing it because I love the whole Beauty Industry, and working m butt off. This article and “12 Things Your Nail Salon Doesn’t Want You To Know” sUCK. From working on a few clients during school, clients are hard to understand, and then seeing articles like this is so annoying. Why does everyone belittle Cosmetology and think this industry is an easy way out? Word of Advice to Writers : Know the facts before you write

by mercedegee Monday, March 5, 2012 at 09:23PM Report as inappropriate

i went to school to be an esthetician and i don't agree with this article at all. i think if you have an esthetician that is completely incompetent and has no idea what she/he is doing, then you might end up with a bad facial experience. as for pimple popping and extractions, that was one of the things that we learned how to do properly in class and i still do it on myself from time to time. i honestly think it all depends on how dedicated your esthetician is to you and your facial. this article totally fails in my opinion, and if i could give it less than one star, i would.

by LMarie27 Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 08:05PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting information, but iit seems a bi skewed.

by robinJC Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11:38AM Report as inappropriate

Not bad.

by niall_lynch Monday, February 27, 2012 at 03:23PM Report as inappropriate

I like getting facials (I got a mini one today as a matter of fact) and I'm don't agree that you can get the same results at home. You can TRY, but I don't think it comes close. Sometimes its nice to paper yourself. I went to a place in NYC that I thought was aboslutely amazing. but some of the product they were trying to sell where things that I could have purchased online (like Peter Thomas Roth and PCA Skin). The Esthetician I had told me about her skin problems and what she did to get rid it them, AND helped me with my routines and suggested products (some I still use today). I think facials are a good investment if you can afford them. My skin looks great for about 2 weeks after getting a peel.

by msbrown822 Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 05:28PM Report as inappropriate

Grr,

by queenphoto Friday, February 10, 2012 at 03:10PM Report as inappropriate

cool

by darksecret Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 09:09AM Report as inappropriate

I am a certified Makeup artist and a soon to be licensed esthetician, and let me just say, that if you are an esthetician, you will see the HUGE problem with this article. Let me say this simply, this article is complete B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T. My teacher is a wonderful and extremely skilled educator, very thorough in her work, and in teaching her students, she puts in all the effort teaching us, as she does doing her own facials because she wants us to avoid the damaging things you can do to a person. I feel like this article only applies for people who do a crappy job, in well, everything. If you have a good work ethic and are truly passionate in your job and doing great, then you won't ever have a problem. This article was a complete slap in the face, and apparently, who ever wrote it is only trying to stir up views/reviews. As for the "zitty esthetician" (and I just really wanted to touch on this subject), this is COMPLETELY uncalled for. Did you ever once think maybe that "zitty" esti can have hormonal problems or just hard to manage skin? What makes you think you can say an esti with "bad skin" is not fit to do her job? Anyways, I tried to not have such a sailor's mouth while writing this, but it's inevitable. This article is just way too wacky. It really makes me upset to see people writing that they will not get a facial or go to see an esti because of this poorly written and biased article, but hey what can I do? I am only trying to inform people that you should not always believe what other people write, maybe either out of bad experience, or just having their panties in a wad. THANKS AND GOOD NIGHT :D

by GlitterandGore Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 09:30PM Report as inappropriate

I am a certified Makeup artist and a soon to be licensed esthetician, and let me just say, that if you are an esthetician, you will see the HUGE problem with this article. Let me say this simply, this article is complete B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T. My teacher is a wonderful and extremely skilled educator, very thorough in her work, and in teaching her students, she puts in all the effort teaching us, as she does doing her own facials because she wants us to avoid the damaging things you can do to a person. I feel like this article only applies for people who do a halfass job, in well, everything. If you have a good work ethic and are truly passionate in your job and doing great, then you won't ever have a problem. This article was a complete slap in the face, and apparently, who ever wrote it is only trying to stir up views/reviews. As for the "zitty esthetician" (and I just really wanted to touch on this subject), this is COMPLETELY uncalled for. Did you ever once think maybe that "zitty" esti can have hormonal problems or just hard to manage skin? What makes you think you can say an esti with "bad skin" is not fit to do her job? Anyways, I tried to not have such a sailor's mouth while writing this, but it's inevitable. This article is just way too wacky. It really makes me upset to see people writing that they will not get a facial or go to see an esti because of this poorly written and biased article, but hey what can I do? I am only trying to inform people that you should not always believe what other people write, maybe either out of bad experience, or just having their panties in a wad. THANKS AND GOOD NIGHT :D

by GlitterandGore Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 09:11PM Report as inappropriate

Good info!!! :))

by peaches095 Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 09:43AM Report as inappropriate

And the secrets are out!

by MissXu Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 09:41PM Report as inappropriate

I never had facial treatments and thank to this article, I will continue having no facial treatments. I shall invest on good quality skincare products instead.

by celinedejesus Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 08:31PM Report as inappropriate

After reading Arielle Snyder's comment, I'm quite disappointed with this article and how writes manipulate other's words.

by patricia89 Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 06:51AM Report as inappropriate

Eye opening article

by DesertGirl84 Monday, December 26, 2011 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate

Very good article! I have my facial treatment once a month and I'm not that satisfied with they way my face looks afterwards. At least now I don't have to go that often and will just use stuffs from Mary Kay which I bought very recently.

by grass Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:06PM Report as inappropriate

good article

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:15AM Report as inappropriate

This covered a lot :) I thank God for what I've learned about skin care, also what works for me !

by applepiealamode Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 05:42AM Report as inappropriate

good stuff

by modinosaur Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 01:21AM Report as inappropriate

I was very interested in this, for I am enrolled in an Esthetics program. I love to hear what others take is on certain things.

by dawn_royer Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate

a good article

by selle_lou Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 03:21AM Report as inappropriate

Im an esthetician and this article is so misleading, I would never do what I do if I truly thought it useless. The products we use on you while in a spa are nothing you can get your hands on unless you are licensed. They are clinical strength with clinical results. You can MAINTAIN the work at home w some of these tips and keep your skin healthy while not being taken care of professionally, but what we do HAS a reason. If you find the right esthetician you WILL see a difference. This industry wouldn't be so popular and thriving if it wasn't serving a purpose.

by cherise_moore Monday, October 24, 2011 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate

Helpful.

by Victorywriter Monday, October 24, 2011 at 04:03PM Report as inappropriate

As the contributor to this article I just wanted to reach out and say quite a few things were misconstrued here and I wish I had gotten to this sooner to quell the debate! I for one LOVE microdermabrasion and TCA and Salicylic peels when done right! I have encountered people who have "over peeled" and damaged their skin and hopped from salon to salon to be able to get peels against their estheticians advise! I was simply trying to warn that over peeling is bad and there is a delicate balance of ones skin that must be maintained! Sometimes microdermabrasion is not the best option for delicate skin and that there are many other options. If you have any other questions of objections to the article feel free to contact me and I am more than happy to clarify what I intended to say! Also, as much as a good skin care program can subsidize for facials at home, I never said you can get the same results at home! you simply cannot and there are PLENTY of facials that DO give instant results!!! My intention in contributing to this article was to help people understand how beneficial facials truly are! Especially facial massage!!! I have been in the business for ten years and gained a lot of wisdom and insight on how to maintain a beautiful and youthful skin, so if you'd like to find out more I am happy to share! Best to all, Arielle Snyder

by arielle.snyder Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 09:48AM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting article, although I'm not sure I agree with everything.

by Jewelrydesigner Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 01:12PM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful tips. I also appreciated the tips from the previous reviewer.

by taryn.romero Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate

What Esthetician contributed to this and what awful school did she go to? I too am a licensed Esthetician and I'm calling BS on 90% of it. Peels can make a huge difference, you CAN see immediate results, I am not making a sales pitch, I'm recommending products so you can keep seeing results at home. You cannot always achieve the same results at home, many product used in facials are professional-use only. I most definitely learned extractions at school and never trust a zitty esthetician??? Some people have breakout. Estheticians are pretty self conscious when they break out, they're aware of it, trust me. If an esthi contributed to this article, I wouldn't go to them if they paid me!!!!

by MindyRaymond Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 07:01PM Report as inappropriate

Very informative!

by vfalkow Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 06:38PM Report as inappropriate

amazing!

by gisellemarie Monday, September 12, 2011 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

very imformative

by wisper Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:29AM Report as inappropriate

I love facials. Very Helpful!

by modinosaur Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

I've never had a facial but I've always wanted one, after this I think I'll splurge and get one!

by Bon_Bon Friday, September 2, 2011 at 06:30AM Report as inappropriate

I work in an office where we can do chemical peels and I can tell you from my own experience and from seeing other people that peels and using the correct products make a HUGE difference. Before working there, I had so-so skin. Now, my skin never breaks out, it glows and is smooth. And I get less treatments than most clients just do to time. I have seen many clients come in with not so pretty skin that has transformed in a few treatments. I know this article is about 'facials' so I'm assuming they are talking about the fluffy facials and products. But either way, it does make a difference in your skin.

by laura_schulz Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 08:38PM Report as inappropriate

this is good information

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 04:50PM Report as inappropriate

This is a really helpful article. I've avoided facials because they seem expensive and not worth the price, but it's good to get some honest info about what aspects are actually useful, and what stuff you can do at home.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 08:35PM Report as inappropriate

good to know

by venenumletalis Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 03:32PM Report as inappropriate

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