January 2019 Issue #25 January 2019 Issue #25 | Page 90

This isn’t the sort of clumsy and damaging squeezing you’ll be do-
ing at home. A qualified dermatologist will use a special set of tools
and gloves, while their extensive knowledge will know exactly when
and how to press and massage the sewage festering underneath
your skin.
The final two steps involve exfoliating and hydrating creams and
washes massaged into your skin in a way that is meant to put you
in a relaxed state – if you can manage that for 20 minutes. Overall,
the facial is meant to work hand in hand with your daily skincare
regime – a bit like having an MOT every now and again.
“Clinic facials often use higher grade products, such as peels and
should include the important extraction process which is not easily
performed at home effectively,” says skincare expert and facialist,
Lisa Franklin, who recommends a routine facial treatment every
four to six weeks in order to maintain optimum skin condition.
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