Giving it a try to win it for my niece!

Facials are actually helpful in maintaining a clear and glowing skin. But you can do it yourself and save yourself of big bucks at facial centers.

I've only had a couple of facials in my life, but it really does make your skin feel better- brighter, tighter and less oily. of course, I had it done when I was 13 *yuck* so I probably needed it, knowing how hormonal early teen skin is.

I've only had one...so, can't really say. Guess I should go again and see.

I've never actually had a real facial, but I've used a beauty mask at home before and I think it really did help.

I go regularly - especially being pregnant - i need them now more than ever with these hormone surges!

Depends on the facialist and the type of facial you get. Also, when I have facials where there are a lot of extractions, I tend to break out MORE the next few weeks. So I try to tell them not to do too many.

I've had a fair amount of facials and I just don't know. Sometimes they seem to help and they are definitely relaxing and feel great. But for a while I was getting one consistently once a month and then I noticed that I seemed to breaking out from them. I started getting them again recently and my facialist tried some new stuff on me and so far so good. But I find that if you have that hidden stuff that is there and you can feel it and you know it's going to turn into something soon, a facial brings it out, so you sometimes look worse the day or two after a facial.

I've never had a professional one (I do home ones every couple weeks), but I'd LOVE to get a professional one done just so I can see their procedures and treatments. I hear about all these different techniques that I'm curious to try, I just need a little guidance so I don't do it wrong. Plus, who wouldn't want to be sorta pampered by someone else?

My facialist really does help my skin. I get compliments for days afterwards. The best thing is the high frequnecy machine. It is like a little bolt of lightning that clears up zits - they are gone within hours!

I've had a few facials, but my sensitive skin breaks out for a few days. Overall, it probably helps clear out my skin, but all the manipulation and extractions just inflame my skin for a few days. What is this high frequency machine? Is it a light/laser they use on blemishes- can you explain?

There's no one answer that fits everyone. They can be for some people, but it's not a given that they will be for everyone.

I'm claustrophobic, and facials are pure hell for me. I promise you, I do NOT come out of it glowy and looking young.

i love love love! getting facials. i usually have clear, flawless skin, but for some reason a few years ago, i just broke out. i went and got frequent facials, and it helped bring "up" the acne that was deep inside. after a 3 or 4 months of this acne that came out of nowhere, getting the facials as well as making sure i drank at least 8 8oz. glasses of water per day, my acne diminished. i had no scars and smooth skin again, and i definitely feel that the facials helped.

I never had a facial but my mother did and let me tell you, she was glowing, her skin was clear and it seemed to have erased some of the sundamage she had.

Facials are the best when you can get them consistently and often. I used to have one every week and my skin looked better than J Lo's!!!!! I love having the microdermabrasion/electric shock thingies to break up stuff under the surface of my skin.

Depends on the facial. Extractions are good for clearing pores, and I like the blue light therapy that kills of bacteria. Some of the other stuff isn't too much different from what you can do at home.

I follow the Skin Type Solution religiously because I have never gotten so many compliments on my skin as I have on this regimen, and for my skin type, facials aren't recommended, but blue light is okay.

When I got my one and only professional facial...my husband said all he could see were all my pores. I had gone after work, and the girl there didn't even bother to take off all my make-up. It's possible I just went to a bad place, but it was a chain spa place in the mall (of course they are gone now).

Neutrogena's microderm abrasion pads work just as well at home and give you a month's worth.

as an esthetician ... I will be perfectly honest and say that while they are good for surface skin issues and relaxation, to get actual results you should invest your time in money in a good dermatologist that can offer more advanced treatments that go below the surface of the skin (ie IPL, laser peels, thermage, etc)

sofi - high frequency is often used in plastic surgery offices and dermatologist's offices because it promotes healing. it's affective if used after extractions because it can also kill a lot of bacteria on the skin.

I love them, but the effects only last a couple days in my experience. Constant vigilant skincare is my mantra!

I just started getting them and I have found them to be helpful for my skin. I get the "glow" that others have talked about as well. I think it also helps that I use the products recommened by my esthetician and wear sunscreen every day and try to drink enough water.

I've only had extractions, and while it definitely improved the look of my nose (where all my blackheads are), my face was inflamed for the next two days, and I broke out a day after that.

Still, I go back every 3 months.

Which facials do you go to to get that 'glowy' look?

I've gotten a few and maybe mine were all bad because I never had glowy skin and the spots on my face don't even seem to go away. I drank nothing but water for a month and that still didn't do anything. I will try some microdermabrasion. Maybe that's my next step.

i think it depends on the skin type, as well as what type of facial you have done. my mom has facials, and her skin glows. whereas when i got a facial, my skin looked great, and then went biserk and broke out!

Never had one

They probably are good for the skin, but the lady in the picture looks more like a mortician than a beautician!

I'm all for facials!

I love the way my skin looks and feels after a facial. My makeup even looks better. My husband agrees and he usually doesn't comment on makeup. I don't care if it has long term benefits or not 'cuz they feel so good and relaxing!

I think they are relaxing but they don't do much for me. Again, that's for me, everyone is different. When I had really bad skin, the laser one was helpful, as well as the extractions. It also depends where you go. Some places I've been scar you and make you break out and others do it just right. So, it depends on the person, their skin and the facialist (is that a word? LOL!)

I really don't know. I just had one facial my entire life but it did not change anything.

Yes, I think so.

I couldn't tell you because I've never had one.

Does anyone have any experience with rosacea and facials? I have two red spots that I've had for 3 years and I'm thinking of getting them lasered. Has any of you done this, is it effective? I'm weary about getting facials because my skin is so sensitive, and the red after math might actually stay on my face..

i've been getting facials since i was 15 since i have really oily skin and blackhead problems... a great facial usually depends on the person performing it. i've experienced really relaxing facials and excruciating ones.

i had one once and loved it. i feel like my skin is pretty nice already - i just went to relax and enjoy being pampered (which i was!). it was worth it but i'd prefer to get a massage or body wrap next time.

Yes! Facials are the best!!! Totally makes me forget my stress for the time it takes to have one. So worth it.

Estheticians do a lot more educating about actual skin care than derms ever do. They want to put every one on meds and call it a day. The Esthetician and the Derm are starting to finally work together. MediSpas and doctors offices have an esthetician on staff to help clients with an at home regime and to keep skin in its best possible condition. Ok, I admit, I am an esthetician but really getting facials every four weeks will do a wonder in anyones skin. I have seen it!

yes, I think they help but you must have one at least once month, one time only is not really going to do whole lot for your skin.

Never had one. But Back rubs now that would be bliss...