How often should I have a Facial or Spa Mask?

Once a month is recommended. The skin cells take about 28 days to reach the surface so once a month it is beneficial to deep cleanse and remove impurities from the pores. Your skin care expert can recommend the proper home care agenda and products as well to help you maintain your skin’s well-being.

What are the benefits of having regular Facials or Spa Masks?

There are many benefits to regular facials: Clearer skin is a natural result of professional exfoliating on a regular basis, and smoother, more moist and supple skin is a result of the professional massage that may be included in your facial.. As you keep regular appointments with your esthetician, she will learn the cyclical changes that occur with your skin and will adjust and offer the correct products for you to use.

Ive been told that a Spa Mask can help with acne, what causes my acne to flare up?

Acne outbreaks are caused by the four "trigger factors": excess oil, pore-clogging dead skin cells, acne bacteria and inflammation. Hormones prompt your oil glands to produce excess oil, provoking the skin cells in your pores to rapidly shed. When the pore becomes clogged by trapped oil and dead skin cells it creates a perfect breeding ground for irritating acne bacteria. As your skin tries to deal with the bacteria, it becomes inflamed, eventually causing a full-blown breakout.

Do I need to use an eye cream? Can my facial moisturizer work under and around my eyes just as well?

Moisturizers can be used around the eyes. However, the skin around the eye area is a lot different than the rest of the face. There are no oil glands in this area, so skin tends to become dry and wrinkled. Additionally, the skin around the eye area is much thinner and can't absorb heavier products. A separate eye cream should be used to solve specific problems around the eye such as fine lines and dark circles

I have adult acne. Are there any options aside from using antibiotics or products such as Retin-A?

Seeing an acne specialist is always a good idea. The therapist will clean out your impacted pores and put you on a skin care regimen to naturally kill the bacteria that may be causing your breakouts

Do I really need to use a mask? If so, why?

Yes. Regular use of facial masks for your skin type and condition keeps your skin toned, just like regular exercise keeps your body in shape.

How often should I exfoliate? And should I do it at night or in the morning?

We recommend that you exfoliate your skin 1 to 2 times a week.  It does not matter whether you exfoliate morning or night, but be sure to cleanse and tone your skin first as exfoliators are not cleansers.

Which products are right for my skin condition?

Your skin care therapist can prescribe for you exactly which products will be ideal for your individual skin condition. You may also use our free skin analysis assessment to find out which products are best for your skin type.