Why YOU need a Facial

Are you looking in the mirror and questioning why your skin looks dull, blotchy, full of clogged pores or simply older than your true age? I can help. You CAN improve your skin at any age if you follow some simple steps and take my professional advice.

Before I explain WHY anyone with skin can benefit from a facial, I want to first discuss proper daily maintenance. Anything that goes on your face to start your day, needs to come off before bed. Cleansing before bed and removing make up, oil and dirt collected throughout the day is vital for healthy skin. Depending on your skin type, you should be exfoliating your face at least once per week and maybe your troubled areas more often.

Your hydration level plays a significant role in your skin's appearance. When our bodies are properly hydrated (between 70 to 90 ounces daily) our skin benefits from the moisture within. Lack of water consumption can take a toll on your skin and body. My favorite lesson and I will never get tired of repeating it; "Our bodies are 2/3 water and our bodies need for water is second ONLY to oxygen!" That is a fact and should not be taken lightly!

Protecting our skin from the harmful effects of the sun and tanning booths is crucial. If you are a sun goddess in any form you are accelerating the aging process and should look forward to resembling a cheap pleather bag some day. Good luck with that!

For those of you that want to obtain or maintain healthy, youthful skin, continue to read on with determination.

Everyone deserves to know WHY receiving regular Facials is therapeutic for their body, spirit and beneficial to the overall appearance of your skin. The many individuals that are maintaining healthy, youthful skin by receiving facials on a regular basis already know ALL the benefits and see results after each visit. Once you experience a professional facial, you and your skin will come back for more!

Let's say you cleanse your face daily, exfoliate weekly and protect your skin with SPF 365 days a year, rain or shine. Though these are required steps in the process of proper maintenance, they are not enough and your skin will eventually display signs of improper care. There are many reasons why your skin may not be looking it's BEST and that is "why" you need a professional evaluation. This step is key when you receive a custom facial and EVERY facial you receive is CUSTOM to YOUR skin type and to YOUR skin's issues.

We all know Massage and Facials are relaxing but they also increase circulation, blood flow and promote cell turnover, creating a healthy glow and delivering an even skin tone. Also, the professional grade products, equipment and procedures play a key role in a Professional Spa Facial compared to a home facial. Improper use or lack of products may cause more damage than good. Renew your skin with the help of a Licensed Esthetician and build your confidence to a new level! No one has ever been accused of showing off their face TOO MUCH! Well, maybe Megan Fox but I say beauty envy is a sign of insecurity.

So your on a budget, right? Well, these days who isn't? Receiving a facial every 4 to 6 weeks is all you need to get the healthy glow you desire. The cost of a basic facial is approximately $60.00 and this does not typically include massage but is still better than no professional skin care at all. For an additional $20.00 to $30.00 you can receive a European Facial which includes 20 to 30 minutes of massage. Keep in mind, prices may vary by location so I am quoting my prices at Virtuoso Salon.

Think about how much money you spend on a monthly basis for Entertainment (this would include movies, eating out, sporting events, boating, concerts, happy hour and so on, . . . ) and any bad habits you may have (i.e. smoking anything, alcohol consumption, gambling and some I don't care to mention, . . . ) which all contribute to bad skin anyhow! If you eliminate or cut back on all of these to care for your skin instead, you'd see improvement in your complexion and save money.

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