Have you ever considered seeing an esthetician? Beauty is so much more than skin deep, BUT the health of your skin has a huge impact on your health and is a good indicator of your overall health. Skin is the largest organ in the body. “Skin occupies approximately 1.73 square meters [or more than 18.5 square feet] to cover our flesh and bones,” says David Bank, MD, director at the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Mt. Kisco, New York. Skin makes up about 16 percent of our body!!
Why You Should See An Esthetician
The way I see it first and foremost you should visit an esthetician to get expert skincare advice. There is so much confusing skincare and product information available to the average consumer that it is completely overwhelming. Estheticians are concerned with the beauty and health of the skin so if you have questions or concerns about the appearance of your skin an esthetician can help you cut through all “the noise” so to speak and help you understand what ingredients and products are right for your skin. Of course, if you think that you might have a skin infection or if you have a suspicious growth, etc. do not go see an esthetician about those concerns. You need a doctor to address those issues.
Knowledge
You should go see an esthetician if you want to get to know your skin better. I know that might sound a bit strange, but an esthetician will look at your skin under a magnifying light so she will see things that you cannot when you look in your bathroom mirror. Additionally, estheticians are used to looking at all types of skin and skin conditions so they can let you know what they think of the health of your skin and help you plan a home care regime that will improve the look and health of your skin.
Product Knowledge
Estheticians can help you select great skincare products, some that are not available in stores. Yes, there are great products out there that you can buy at the drugstore, Target, Ulta, and Sephora. But there are also really wonderful products, quality products that are not available through stores. And there is no need to think that all of these skincare products will be expensive. You can find great products at all price points.
Procedure Knowledge
Get recommendations and treatments from an esthetician that you can’t do on your own. By this I mean treatments like microdermabrasions and chemical peels, and even laser treatments if the esthetician works for a doctor. These “hardcore” treatments will get you more dramatic results in much less time.
How-To
Lastly, you might see an esthetician once a month, but you take care of your skin twice a day, so go see an esthetician in order to develop a personalized home skincare regime. Your esthetician can go over the products you are using now, recommend new products, and write out the steps of your home care regime. Getting the right home care products will make a tremendous difference in the upkeep of your skin and in its health and beauty.
We hope that helped give you a little insight into why it’s a great idea to see an esthetician! Have you ever been to one?
XOXO~ M&D
If you don’t have time to see an esthetician in office, we are now offering custom skin care packages for an at-home esthetic experience. Space is limited!
