Skin Care Tips, Notes & More

There is it seems at present somewhat of a boom in the need for facials among more mature women, perhaps because in mid-life it is more likely that a look in the mirror on a bad day means fret and worry over the lines and wrinkles that were not so obvious at the same time last week.
Facials are becoming not so much a luxury now but more of a need for the mature women who longs for brighter, plumper more youthful looking skin and are especially so desired if there is a forthcoming important event showing on the calendar.

However, time-defying salon treatments although sometimes seeming seductive need your careful consideration before you willingly throw yourself into the hands of any beauty therapist hoping for
a more youthful and vibrant appearance.

Remember that these once now and then treatments will not make any significant long term impact. Yes they can often leave your skin looking brighter and tighter but it is your own personal
skin care regime that is going to make the long term difference; its what you do yourself on a daily basis to your skin, cleansing, light exfoliation, moisturising and sun protection.

Women who have sensitive skin should be cautious about having facials.
Some facials involve the use of chemical exfoliants as an alternative to the fine oats and grain mixtures and these should be avoided if you have sensitive skin.
You should ask the salon to provide you with a skin patch test so as to ensure that the products they use will not have any adverse reaction.

Exfoliation is good for most skin types; it not only removes dead layers of skin resulting in softer skin with fewer lines and wrinkles but also can be of benefit for those who suffer with
dark circles under the eyes and puffy eyes.
However, exfoliation should be avoided by any one with broken capillaries, rosacea, acne or eczema and if you are already using a Retin –A product tell the therapist as your skin will have already been thinned.
If you have skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema it is best to avoid facials altogether.

There certainly is a place for facials now and then within a mature skin care regime, if you have a fairly normal skin type and you want a pampered experience why not indulge.
You are advised however to leave a period of some weeks between facials as you can have too much of a good thing. Too much intense cleansing and vigorous massaging can take its toll and can cause skin irritations.

Some facials involve a steaming process, although some tougher Mediterranean type skins can tolerate this many other mature skin types cannot and it may be prudent therefore to tell the therapist that you would prefer to avoid any steaming procedure. It can lead to broken capillaries and can be particularly uncomfortable too for women who experience hot flushes.

Unless you have particularly oily skin more mature skins will benefit from a hydrating face mask. If the mud or clay mask normally used sets on the face it will probably be too drying and will remove some of the vital natural oils. Check with the therapist and ask for a mask that will remain moist throughout. If there is no hydrating alternative, a way around the problem of over-dehydration is to get the beautician to apply the mask over a thin layer of aromatherapy oil.

The object of the exercise is that you should emerge from the treatment room looking glowing and beautiful rather than like you are in the middle of a hot flush and so it is up to you to ensure that you get the best possible service. If during any part of the treatment you do not feel comfortable with what is being done to you, say so, for instance if you feel claustrophobic then communicate that fact and ask for the process to be stopped for a while before you move on to the next step. You have the right; remember more often than not the beautician will probably be young enough to be your daughter anyway.

In mid-life we are supposed to have more time on our hands and a little more spare money in the bank so go on…..indulge yourself!

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