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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:08 pm  |
| or can we pretty much do it on our own and the facials are just nice for pampering? |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:36 pm |
| mommydearest wrote: |
| or can we pretty much do it on our own and the facials are just nice for pampering? |
Facials are definitely great for pampering.  But for me, I need to get a facial once a month, or at least once every two months for my skin to be at its best. I think it varies for different people. I happen to have high maintenance skin at the moment, so if I just leave it alone it can get congested. The facials definitely help me a lot. Speaking of which, I should book my next facial appointment soon.  |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:39 pm |
I don't have facials and never have...and I do just fine.
I can't afford them!
I would argue, considering my own experience (or lack there of) that you don't need them to keep your face clear and under control. But that might just be me. |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:46 pm |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
I don't have facials and never have...and I do just fine.
I can't afford them!
I would argue, considering my own experience (or lack there of) that you don't need them to keep your face clear and under control. But that might just be me. |
You are probably genetically blessed with beautiful skin. I see many people with beautiful skin and they don't go to get facials either. I've seen what happens to my skin when it's been too long between facial appointments... not pretty at times.  If I had super beautiful skin, I don't think I would go as often cause it does add up $. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:04 pm |
Actually I'm oily/combo and very breakout prone.
I wish I had beautiful skin! I just manage to keep my skin clear (with help from forum folks!) without facials. |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:15 pm |
| I used to have facials once a month. I get congested in a day. I don't have the money now and try to give myself facials but I think I can mess things up and cause more holes. I just don't have the money to keep it up and once a few times a year does not seem to make any sense unless you have some deeper things that should be extracted by your Derm. But other than that I am not totally sure it helps. Since I fill up with stuff right away, what's the use? However, I do know that when I was having them regularly my skin was better. But I was also younger and really breaking out a lot. I happen to be breaking out on my chin a lot now because of hormonal stuff but generally it is more a matter of clogged pores. I had a facial last summer and I looked good for a day and they filled up by the next day. I think if I were able to do it every 2 weeks (I used to do that when I was younger) then I might be able to get to some of the deeper stuff eventually. Another thing is my skin issues were simpler then. Now I have texture and aging issues to deal with. Now I spend much more on products. If I cut out all the anti-aging stuff I would probably have the money for more facials. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:25 am |
| Monthly facials have made a big difference (improvement) in my skin. I do okay upkeep on my own as well, but facials have given me incentive to stop picking at bumps, etc. -- which I also get fewer of. It took me a long time to think there was value in treating myself to facials, but it's been a great investment in my skincare. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:39 am |
For me facials are pure pampering I find that it is the daily routine that keep my skin looking ok and not really the occasional facial. Now my routine varies quite a lot during a month, I can tweek my routine to fit my hormonal pattern.
I guess one would have to go fairly often for the facials to have significant impact?  |
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Live in Switzerland, age 32, dehydrated combination skin, sensitive to climate changes, some food and cosmetic products. Very fair. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:41 am |
| As mentioned above, I think good genes are number one factor for the great skin. Previously I had a monthly facial which made me feel good but it's not a huge impact for overall quality of facial skin. Not tried but if I could get it weekly, it will be a different story but I cannot afford to. In other words, if we cannot do weekly or more often than that, it would not make that noticeable difference I think. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:01 am |
| For about a year, I had facials once every 4-6 weeks and my skin looked really good, but then I stopped going and I found as long as I was using good products, then I haven't need to go back. Now I would rather spend the money on more expensive products, then waste that much money on one facial. Besides, I found that she would use the same products (cleanser, mask, etc) that she would sell me, so I felt like I was paying $80 for a 2 minute extraction! |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:28 am |
Yes, it is important to have facials every now and then, it helps our skin.... I usually do facials at home only, do-it-yourself....
| mommydearest wrote: |
| or can we pretty much do it on our own and the facials are just nice for pampering? |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:14 pm |
| Diana P wrote: |
| For about a year, I had facials once every 4-6 weeks and my skin looked really good, but then I stopped going and I found as long as I was using good products, then I haven't need to go back. Now I would rather spend the money on more expensive products, then waste that much money on one facial. Besides, I found that she would use the same products (cleanser, mask, etc) that she would sell me, so I felt like I was paying $80 for a 2 minute extraction! |
The only times I feel it is worth it for me is if they are great at using the lance thing to get at deeper bumps. Not all estheticians are good at this and if you can't find that then go to the Derm. Other than that, I can steam and mask and do easy extractions and like you said they end up using the same products often and telling you to buy them for at home maintenance. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 2:20 pm |
I've only had one professional facial (this past January). It was very helpful to get feedback from a professional about my skin issues and what would probably work best for me. I haven't been since but have made changes in my skin care routine based on the aesthetician's recommendations.
It'd be nice to go more regularly but I DO think it is worthwhile investment to go at least once to a good aesthetician like I did and get real recommendations (not sales motivated "recommendations") and then, most importantly, creating a daily routine that works for your skin.
But, some may consider me "lucky" as I have dry skin but am not prone to major breakouts, skin issues, etc. |
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42yo, natural strawberry blonde so fair skin, blue-eyed, and dry skin |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 2:49 pm |
| lunarmm wrote: |
But, some may consider me "lucky" as I have dry skin but am not prone to major breakouts, skin issues, etc. |
Yes you are lucky. You don't have to fight pore congestion, large pores, breakouts, oil....
I know what you mean about going to see them just to get feedback but if there are any issues they will get into sales mode. I think the aestheticians at Derms office are often a good way to go but not so pampered. They can do a good medical type cleaning and evaluation and although might suggest some products they generally don't think you need to come back on a regular basis because they are not a spa and rely on home care for their patients. At least that is my experience but others might have a different one. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:03 pm |
I have heard that I am fortunate regarding not getting the hard sell on products. I treated myself to the facial as a gift to myself for the new year / birthday present. I was visiting a friend who lives near where I grew up. I thought my friend would go with me and get a treatment (she did go with me but didn't get a treatment - she had to go to work the next day and was afraid of extraction marks, etc.).
I did some internet research the night before and called places the day of  On my top two choices based in my internet search, the first place I called didn't have an opening that day. I ended up going to the 2nd on my list -- a small place and the woman was very professional and definitely didn't push the products at all. She sold Institut Esthederm and I bought the facial cream for dry skin cause I was there and she's not near me. The aesthetician did recommend a microdermabrasion and I was up for it. Her prices were very reasonable.
I definitely would go back to her - maybe next time I'm visiting my friend She had a great deal on microdermabrasion too - buy 4 and get the 5th free I think. |
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42yo, natural strawberry blonde so fair skin, blue-eyed, and dry skin |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:19 pm |
It was about 20 years ago (at 35 yrs old) that I got my very first facial & it was the best thing that I have ever done for my skin. Since that time I go regularly - sometimes for a short series if something special is going on, and at the very least I will go at the change of each season. I can do a good job at home and I always use the best products that I can find, but there is alot to be said about going to see a professional aesthetician who knows your skin, can see physical changes & recommend new methods & treatments for you and your ever-changing skin.
I can attribute my lack of any big complexion issues & keeping a glow in my face to my favourite aestheticians (I alternate between two well established ladies) & because of the knowledge that I have gained on this forum, I can speak intelligently about procedures & products.  |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:41 pm |
After giving birth I developed cystic acne and facials were the only thing that kept my pores clear and helped with the pimples.
Being that it was more than 25 years ago I really think there are so many wonderful things on the market today and a facial is not a necessity every month. If you need a lot of extractions I still think a facial is the route to go! |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:51 pm |
| Some facial treatments involve the assistance of some "high Tech" bio-machines like LED lights, micro-current for a mini-lift, etc. Those are not easily replicated at home so maybe worthwhile to get these type of facial treatments at a spa. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:37 pm |
| RuthMarion wrote: |
It was about 20 years ago (at 35 yrs old) that I got my very first facial & it was the best thing that I have ever done for my skin. Since that time I go regularly - sometimes for a short series if something special is going on, and at the very least I will go at the change of each season. I can do a good job at home and I always use the best products that I can find, but there is alot to be said about going to see a professional aesthetician who knows your skin, can see physical changes & recommend new methods & treatments for you and your ever-changing skin.
I can attribute my lack of any big complexion issues & keeping a glow in my face to my favourite aestheticians (I alternate between two well established ladies) & because of the knowledge that I have gained on this forum, I can speak intelligently about procedures & products. |
I think having a very good aesthetician makes a huge difference. I remember a time I tried several places and it was a nightmare. I would breakout more, after the extractions, and it was soo painful! Now, I have a regular lady and she's great. Like you said, a professional can tell you what your skin needs and offer some really important advice on how to take care of your skin, especially since skin is always changing. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:19 pm |
| I just gave birth about a month ago and I really need the facials to get the extractions. My hormones are really out of whack rite now. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:48 pm |
I don't have facials on a regular basis any longer. I use to work in a spa. My skin loved facials. Now, I spend that money on massage. Wish I could do both. Right now massage is more important for this aching body. 
If you have the extra money for a facial once a month DO IT. Your face will thank you. |
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:05 pm |
| how much should the average facial cost? |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:57 am |
| I've never tried facials and i dun think it's necessary... I usually will do masks at home instead. |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:34 am |
| I guess it is if you have extra money but for me id rather buy valmont or great product and used it for 2 months instead of spending it on facial, just because i dont have that extra money for it. |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:06 am |
| displaced wrote: |
| how much should the average facial cost? |
The facials I had were about $80 and that included a cleansing, foam mask to open pores, extraction, mask and moisturizer with short facial massage. |
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