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We all love a pampering facial, it is the ultimate treat we look forward to, enjoy and spend our hard-earned money on. A good facial treatment by a qualified and experienced therapist can not only do wonders for your skin, but it can also significantly improve your psychological wellbeing. But can a salon facial ever be bad for your skin? Unthinkable for most of us but the answer is yes.

If the products being used during your treatment contain a cocktail of chemicals and mineral oils, a facial can actually do more harm than good. Its quite simple, during a professional facial, products are massaged and penetrated a lot more deeply in to the skin than regular cleansing and moisturising at home.This is excellent if the products contain premium quality natural and organic ingredients. But if they are based on harsh detergents and synthetic chemicals then you are simply pushing toxins deep in to your skin which can contribute to the very problems that a good facial is supposed to address, especially if done regularly over a long period of time.

So how can you avoid toxic chemicals from a professional facial?

Ask the salon staff/therapist which brands they use, and if they offer organic or natural facial treatments. Do some basic research on these products and find out if they contain unnecessary chemical ingredients. An important point to bear in mind is that just because a product has expensive marketing and sophisticated packaging it does not automatically mean it contains the best ingredients!

It does take a little effort but having a basic knowledge about product ingredients is definitely a good asset and your skin will thank you for it.

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