Facials

Re: Facials

• ElisabethJoanne member

  

  January 2012

  I would suggest just telling the salon that ("I have sensitive skin, a little more on the dry side, and I get breakouts every once in a while.") and how long a procedure you want, and seeing what they recommend.
  

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• kmariejohnson

  

  January 2012

  The Elemental Nature Facial said that they tailor the facial to your skin type. This seems like a good first choice to me! Let the professionals tell you what your skin needs and then see how you like the results. Knowing if you did or didn't like something will help you pick others in the future...

  

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• kmariejohnson

  

  January 2012

  I'm not sure what kind of explaination your  looking for exactly... so don't think that I think your stupid. Just incase you already know this..
  
  They put different face masks on and massage different products into your skin. It is kind of hard to explain because there are so many different kinds. Some use different machines to suck things out of your pores and some use hot towels or mist to clear your pores. So pretty much, you lay down like you're getting your eye brows waxed, and they perform a series of procedures to your face.
  
  Also, I really suggest googling "types of facials" or something like that. Then maybe you'll find out which one you'd like best.

  

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• christineashley member

  

  January 2012

  I had one facial before and basically they rub a lot of creams in and suck your face with that pore sucker haha but honestly, it was a little uncomfortable for me because she did pick out the pimples and blackheads and whiteheads so that hurt but not like a lot of pain but it was a little uncomfortable for me.

  

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• kmariejohnson

  

  January 2012

  I didn't know Ulta has a spa and does facials for $20! AH! I need to go! I was just going to come back here and post that it makes me angry how expensive facials are and TK makes me feel like I should go every month! Yeah, right... while I'm paying for a wedding... psh!

  

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• lls31 member

  

  January 2012

  Thanks ladies!

  
  

  Christine, there is actually an Ulta like 5 minutes from my house.  Never been there though.  I'll definitely check it out!

  

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• ElisabethJoanne member

  

  January 2012

  Here's my view on retail skin treatment: You can go to a day spa and get facials, or you can go to a doctor and get medical treatment. Done well, they probably work about the same. The doctor route needs to be started early. Most medical treatments take at least 6 weeks to work. A facial will have some benefit on your wedding day even if it's just one just 2 days before. The medical treatment may have tax advantages, and therefore work out to be cheaper, than going to the day spa.

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• lls31 member

  

  January 2012

  I'm not sure I necessarily need medical treatment though.  I'm not having problems with my skin - I would just like it to have a more glowing appearance on my wedding day.  I actually have an appointment with my MUA in a few weeks - I could see what her thoughts are.  I might not even need a facial, because I don't really have problem skin.  I just read about them and thought it might be a good idea.  Your view makes a lot of sense though.  I would much rather have insurance cover a treatment than pay for it out of my own pocket.  Thanks for the suggestion!

  

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• Jewel224 member

  

  January 2012

  Having gone to esthetics school - if you are going to do a facial for your wedding, definitely do it a week before, especially if you've never done one before.  Facials are meant, as a PP said, to help cleanse the skin and get rid of impurities.  For a lot of people, once a facial is done, most will be red and/or break out because facials tend to be a deep cleaning procedure.   This is why it's recommended that you start doing facials more routinely so the chance of breakouts and redness happens less. 
  
  I recommend starting with a basic facial - part of the routine, other than cleansing, toning and moisturizing is that they will take out the black heads from yoru skin.  This will be unpleasant but good because black heads block the pores.  They will either use a tool or the tips of their fingertips.  The more facials you have, the more you can try out different ones.
  
  Hope this helps.

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• lls31 member

  

  January 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_november-2012-weddings_facials?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:46c2f53c-680c-4532-aa96-4cca92890b59Discussion:4725ac9b-0616-4896-8097-7d60a3cae01ePost:1d44ce34-8814-4164-b71f-09254fc0dd34">Re: Facials</a>:
  [QUOTE]Having gone to esthetics school - if you are going to do a facial for your wedding, definitely do it a week before, especially if you've never done one before.  Facials are meant, as a PP said, to help cleanse the skin and get rid of impurities.  For a lot of people, once a facial is done, most will be red and/or break out because facials tend to be a deep cleaning procedure.   This is why it's recommended that you start doing facials more routinely so the chance of breakouts and redness happens less.  I recommend starting with a basic facial - part of the routine, other than cleansing, toning and moisturizing is that they will take out the black heads from yoru skin.  This will be unpleasant but good because black heads block the pores.  They will either use a tool or the tips of their fingertips.  The more facials you have, the more you can try out different ones. Hope this helps.
  Posted by Jewel224[/QUOTE]
  
  Thanks!

  

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