do facials have any long-term benefit?

[Anonymous]

Thinking of a spa day for myself and my daughter, but perhaps skipping the extra expense of a facial. I’ve had one once, and didn’t notice any benefit. If you can’t afford to get them regularly, is there any point in getting one at all? My daughter is a teen with some mild acne that we haven’t figured out how to completely.

[Anonymous]

No

[Anonymous]

This was like 20 years ago and I think the technology may be different now, but I’ll add it here anyways:

I had a boyfriend who is a relatively well-known dermatologist who went to med school at Harvard and trained in Boston. He regularly presents research. When I asked him what facials do, he said “they feel nice.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This was like 20 years ago and I think the technology may be different now, but I’ll add it here anyways:

I had a boyfriend who is a relatively well-known dermatologist who went to med school at Harvard and trained in Boston. He regularly presents research. When I asked him what facials do, he said “they feel nice.”

This. They don’t actually *do* anything and I’ve always known this (am getting a facial in two weeks). It just feels nice.

[Anonymous]

I have noticed improvement in my mild acne with a facial that includes microdermabrasion. I’m sure it would come right back if I stopped.

[Anonymous]

I get them done monthly, mostly because it's a pleasant and relaxing experience. I do have a nice glow for a couple of days afterward, but I'm not sure they have any long-term benefit from an aesthetic POV.

[Anonymous]

No.

[Anonymous]

When I used to get facials. I thought of it as a massage for my face. (I clench my jaw a lot).

[Anonymous]

Thank you! We’ll save the money.

[Anonymous]

My skin feels cleaner, less clogged up pores and improved skin texture. I go monthly. I should add that I’m not very good at a regular skin routine at home, so maybe that’s why I see a benefit versus other people that may be better at daily skin routines.

[Anonymous]

You can do your own process for desquamation. Don't need a facial that costs a ridiculous amount of money.

[Anonymous]

Extractions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Extractions.

That's the only reason to go and if this isn't relevant to you, not worth it. I go to Mean Christine and look like hell after but for me the deep extractions help longer term.