Had a dermatologist tell me that facials are absolutely not an anti ager, however, he said do it if you like it for other reasons such as relaxation.

Help with what? I'm not as extreme as PP who thinks anything you aren't prescribed by an MD is a scam-- products with salicylic acid, lactic acid, certain oils and so on can absolutely make a difference in your skin while you're using them. But I've never bought into facials because I don't even understand the mechanism of action that would cause them to "work." And what are they working on?

Certainly exfoliation will improve appearance temporarily, and if they apply any of the above (lactic acid, etc.) that will give a boost (that will only be temporary if you don't continue them at home). But like... what else? Relaxation? Nothing anyone can do manually can like, "rebalance your humours" or whatever. I'm happy to stand corrected, but I don't see it.

No

Facials: they relax you and are good for pampering.

If you have real skin concerns go see a dermatologist.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, but go to a med spa.

Please tell me where and how much? I'd like to try it out once. And are there dermatologists who would describe something for acne for someone in mid 40s? Thank you.

Yes most dermatologists will prescribe you something for acne. I would save money for a good cosmetic derm.

Anonymous wrote:Yes, but go to a med spa.

Please tell me where and how much? I'd like to try it out once. And are there dermatologists who would describe something for acne for someone in mid 40s? Thank you.

Yes absolutely for skin concerns, brightening. Not for anti aging.

Anonymous wrote:No. They may improve the skins appearance for 1-2 days after or for a very small group of skin types.

Nearly all skin care lotions and potions and treatments are a scam.

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No. They may improve the skins appearance for 1-2 days after or for a very small group of skin types.

Nearly all skin care lotions and potions and treatments are a scam.

No, the skincare industry is a scam. If you are having skin issues, see a derm. Clear skin comes from balanced hormones - you can get a prescription to hep with that - and balanced body chemistry.

For generally "good" skin or concerns like anti-aging, no. For my extremely oily and clog pore skin, yes, but the kind of facials that are like a bloody hazing and not a relaxing spa treatment.

Yes, but go to a med spa.

Yes

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