What is a facial?

A facial is skin treatment for the face to maintain and improve the quality of the skin. Facials tend to include an analysis of the skin, followed by a series of cleansing methods of the skin including exfoliation, a facial massage, steaming and use of a cream or moisturiser.

Dear Doctor,
What is facial treatment? Does it have benefits and effects? Can it help me remove spots and wrinkles?
Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,
A facial is skin treatment for the face to maintain and improve the quality of the skin. Facials tend to include an analysis of the skin, followed by a series of cleansing methods of the skin including exfoliation, a facial massage, steaming and use of a cream or moisturiser.

Facials can give a person a clean and bright complexion, as well as remove dirt and blackheads.

The only concern is the contents of the facial. If hydroquinone and mercury are used to remove the spots, it becomes a health issue.