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Benefits of Facial

Our skin being the largest organ in the body is in a constant state of renewal, shedding dead skin cells every 28 days. Our skin may look dull or break out, without facials, as it helps to remove this dead-cell buildup, rejuvenate the skin and help it function properly.

The benefits of a facial:
All good facials must start with a deep cleansing followed by exfoliation, to hasten the removal of dead-skin cells. Depending on the state of your skin whether stressed or dull and your skin type whether sensitive, acne-prone, oily, dry, the facial can include steaming, extraction which means removal of blackheads and whiteheads, massage and the application of a mask and moisturizer. It may include extras like aromatic oils, hot stones and acupressure. After a facial, your skin should feel gloriously pampered.

Following are the few things to consider about the expert and the facilities.

• Make sure the expert is licensed. A facial expert should have a state certificate in skin care, which means she has had at least 300 hours of training. Postgraduate degree and a working knowledge of the latest industry advances is the key. Inquire about the training she has received and about her specialties. In addition, do not be swayed by the number of years in the business.
• Schedule a consultation first. Prior to she begins working on your skin, "the aesthetician should spend at least 40 minutes talking to you about your concerns and your needs," says Claude Arty, a registered nurse and specialist at Skinklinic, a skin-care center in New York City. Discuss with the aesthetician regarding your skin type, diet, exercise regimen, fluid intake, skin regimen and any medications you take. This will help her determine which treatment will work best for you. Be sure she pays attention to your concerns and understands the results you want.
• Find someone who puts you at ease. "The aesthetician must not criticize you or your lifestyle; she's there to educate you," says Cornelia Zicu, head aesthetician at New York's Peninsula Spa.
• Test her knowledge. An expert must be able to answer questions about the treatments she is providing as well as the tools and products she's using. She should also educate you about your skin so that you know how to care for it at home. "You should feel as if you have your own skin-care coach," says Nina Curtis of L.A.'s Nile Institute. * Check out the facilities. "You want things to look pristine," says Curtis, who adds that this also goes for the aesthetician. "The expert you choose should be a model of her work. She should care for her skin as much as she does for yours."