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Facials: Fact or Fiction
Aesthetician Lisa Maher sets the record straight on what’s a myth and what’s not
By Kyle Gordon
Rumour has it: It’s normal to break out after a facial.
False: You may notice that the area is a little red and sensitive from where the aesthetician manipulated the skin. But there is no reason you should break out (unless the breakout began before the treatment). Your skin should feel supple, fresh and moisturized, not tight or cracked.
Rumour has it: I don’t need to discuss medications with my aesthetician.
False: An aesthetician should be aware of any medications or allergies. “Even if someone is allergic to nuts, we want to know. Products can contain a wide variety of ingredients,” says Maher.
Rumour has it: Drinking eight glasses of water is essential for healthy skin.
True: If you regularly consume coffee and soda, make sure you drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Also, colour-rich foods like pomegranate, blackberries and blueberries help reduce free-radical damage to the skin.
First published in Wish October 2008
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