Do Facials really work?

Hi there, today I just saw a show about age defying secrets. Iman, David Bowie's wife was on the show. She said the secret to her youthful look, she's 47 by the way, is that she swears by facials as her regular skin care routine. She looks terrific. Is anyone here a regular facial customer and does it really work? Thanks. Debbie

It probably depends on what you're looking for from a facial. If someone has a problem with lines and wrinkles, nothing short of cosmetic surgery will fix it and a facial would probably be a waste of time and money. Facials are great for exfoliation and extractions, so if the problem is clogged pores, regular facials can address those issues. But I'm not an esthetician or anything, so I'd be interested to hear a professional opinion on what a facial can and can't do.

I used to have regular facials every week but saw no improvement. But there are different kinds of facials for different skin concerns. I think half the benefit comes from being pretty much forced to relax for half-n-hour.