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A facial, chemical peel, or microdermabrasion do not necessarily lead to even-toned, acne-free skin. Sometimes these treatments can have the reverse affect you are looking for.

Think of it this way — you may be cleansing your pores and stripping your skin of dead skin cells, but your bringing the bacteria and oils from deep in your skin to the surface. You’re also applying chemicals and other solutions that may aggravate your skin in some ways causing redness and inflammation. Often after receiving a spa treatment you’ll notice redness, peeling, and even an acne breakout.

So you’re probably asking … what’s the point of spending the money and the time on these spa treatments if it’s only going to make my skin worse?

Because of the long-term results of these treatments. Most estheticians and dermatologists recommend you get a series of treatments for optimum results. With repeated treatments your skin becomes accustomed (in a sense) to the treatment, and the end result is much more pronounced.

That’s not to say that every spa treatment is for every skin type. That’s just plain false.

For example, if you have melasma or acne, then microdermabrasion is an awful way to treat your skin. However, the right chemical peel could work wonders.

Take your skin fitness in your own hands. Research your skin conditions online, find an esthetician you trust, and always ask a lot of questions before you pay for any spa treatment.

If the results after receiving the spa treatment are not what you hoped for, tell your esthetician. She (or he) may be able to modify your skin care regiment for optimum skin fitness.

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