Why bother paying fora facial when you canrub serum into yourown skin, you mightask. The answer is

that today's facials are muchmore than a pampering treat -they really can make a difference.

Nicky PellegrinoBEAUTY EDITOR

WE PUT THELATEST FACIALS

UNDER THEMICROSCOPE

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FACIAL MASSAGEMassage improves blood flowand circulation, leaving the skinlooking plumper and fresher.Deep facial massage is one ofthe hot trends in spa treatments.

The new BIOLINE FACIALat Auckland's CHUAN SPA usesacupressure strokes and FORMESPA'S VITAMINERAL POWERFACIAL employs massage tohelp increase the penetrationof active ingredients.

Best if... you want a relaxingbut still effective facial.

LIGHT PEELSA blend of lactic, salicylic andalpha hydroxy acids is used toresurface the skin without anyflaking or damage - you shouldfeel some tingling, though.

Peels are ideal for treatingthinning skin and fine lines.You may need a series, severalweeks apart, to see real benefits.

CACI CLINIC'S anti-ageingIP5 FACIAL includes a peeland is available nationwide.ABOUT FACE clinics use peelscombined with OMNILUXLIGHT THERAPY to improveinflamed and acne-prone skin.

Best if... your skin is sun-damaged and pigmented.

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VAMPIRE FACIALKim Kardashian made this onepopular. It uses growth factorsfrom a small amount of yourown blood and these areinjected into your face (anumbing cream is appliedto reduce pain). This facialencourages regeneration.

Auckland's CLINIC 42 isamong the med-spas offeringit. They combine the treatmentwith a DERMA PEN, a skin-needling technique thatcauses micro-injuries to theskin and increases absorption.

Best if... your skin is crepeyand losing firmness.

VITAMIN INFUSIONA mild electric current andsound waves are used toincrease the penetration ofvitamins into the skin. This isgreat for damaged skin and is atreatment that's widely available.

Best if... your skin is startingto show signs of ageing.

fEven a simple pamperingspa facial should be more

effective than applying lotionsand potions at home. CharliePrice of Langham Hotel'sChuan Spa says this isbecause professionalproducts supply a higherconcentration and qualityof active ingredients.A well-trained therapist willbe able to analyse your skinand tailor your treatment

Prior to a facial, avoidharsh exfoliation, waxing

or threading as they maymake your skin more sensitive.

Always describe yourskin, habits, lifestyle

and general health to yourtherapist. Also, brief them onwhat bothers you about yourcomplexion and how you'dlike to see it improve.

For the best results, aimfor a facial once a month.

Some celebrities have beenknown to have five in a weekto get red carpet-ready butmost of us don't have thetime or funds for that.

After a facial, stay free ofmake-up that day and

keep out of the sun as yourskin will be more prone

to UV damage.

Facials are1 costly and, forf more advancedprocedures in

particular, it'svital to go to a spa with highstandards. At-home facials arenever going to be as effectivebut ELIZABETH ARDEN hasreleased a CERAMIDEBOOSTING 5-MINUTEFACIAL $165 containing afoaming enzyme mask and areplenishing serum. Designedfor weekly use, there isenough product for 16 facials.

" "JIM

Aucklander Dr KathleenWills (38) is an expert inholistic health.

MY BEAUTY PHILOSOPHYIS... Take care of you! If youlook after your body, mindand heart you'll naturally glow.THE SKINCARE PRODUCTSI CAN'T LIVE WITHOUTARE... All natural. I loveLIVING NATURE PURIFYINGCLEANSER. For rejuvenatedskin and a deep sleep, I useECOSTORE BODY BUTTERafter my ritual LAVENDER OILevening bath. I also createbeauty products with healthyplants and foods. WITCHHAZEL EXTRACT is a wondertoner for oily skin. For theoccasional spot or dry skinI reach for ORGANICCOCONUT OIL. I create apurifying and moisturisingmask with natural AVOCADOAND RAW OATMEAL.MY HAIRCARE SECRET IS...ECOSTORE SHAMPOO andCONDITIONER FOR DRY,DAMAGED OR COLOUREDHAIR. For my brunette locks,I love using a hair mask ofORGANIC MOLASSES orat the beach an ORGANICCOCONUT OIL for a quick,deep-conditioning hair fix.

THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTSIN MY MAKE-UP BAG ARE...Organic and mineral-based.I love the NUDE BY NATUREline of mineral make-up andmy fabulous LIVING NATURELIPSTICK.

MY FAVOURITE BEAUTYTREAT IS... warm oilmassaged in with hotstones at FORME SPA. Withthe stones placed on mychakras (energy centresin the body), the stress justmelts away. Feeling atpeace with myself makesme feel beautiful.MY BIGGEST BEAUTY SINIS... Forgetting to take mydaily probiotic. Probioticshelp keep bacteria in ourguts balanced to preventghastly facial spots.THE BEST THING MYMOTHER TAUGHT MEABOUT BEAUTY WAS...Never go to bed with yourmake-up on. It clogs poresand doesn't allow the skintime to breathe.

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