Find a spa near you and get to relaxing! You’ll be glowing in no time.

I  asked my  favorite experts Barbara and Nadina at Epidavros Day Spa why we should all be booking an appointment (and fast). Here’s what I learned.

Facials allow you to relax. They feel great and are healing to the soul. The power of touch, massage, proper technique, and professional products can heal. I call facials “relaxing with benefits”. Stress relief and beautiful glowing skin? YES PLEASE!

1)   Facials decrease waste underneath the skin that can cause puffiness, ruddiness, and fluid accumulation by manipulating the Blood and lymphatic system that lies just under the skin allowing the skin optimal health to facilitate the renewal of skin cells. Facials also aids in detoxification. In addition a good facial (and facial massage) can help smooth fine lines and promote collagen production, which is the building block of the skin (to prevent premature aging, wrinkles, and sagging).

2)   A facial will cleanse the pores on a much deeper level.  Similar to a good dental cleaning, this is what a facial can do for the skin/pores. Even non-acneic skin can use a good deep cleanse. Extractions/cleaning out the pores can help to maintain clear skin, stop acne formation, as well as can help to change the pore’s size. Often times left unchecked, pores can start to stretch and widen with the accumulation of oil and debris.

 3)   Facials provide deep(er) exfoliation than you can achieve at home. A microdermabrasion or HydraFacial are recommended. Exfoliation smoothes skin, allows for great penetration of products (i.e. moisturizers or serums), unclogs pores, improves skin ability to retain hydration, and evens skin tone.

**Allow a professionally trained esthetician to counsel you on the proper products you should be using at home. This alone is worth the investment as the skincare industry can be a difficult (and expensive) area to navigate.

4)    Facials slow the aging process. They allow your skin to feel healthier, smoother, and look more radiant. Facials reduce fine lines, age spots, and relieve dehydrated skin. With the use of exfoliation, massage, and the penetration of nutrients and antioxidants, facials also fight to reverse aging. We will all age, but we can do it more slowly with glowing, firm, and hydrated skin.

** Facials are not a miracle in an hour but they do give you a fresh start to a healthier and balanced complexion. Regular facials will help you maintain optimal skin health. A gentle reminder to always use sunscreen is still a necessity no matter how great a facial.