skin care workouts

Facials - What are you afraid of?  

For those of you who have never had a facial before, we understand why this might be the case. Lots of our 'facial first timers' have told us why they've been facial phobic in the past. What makes us really happy is that after a first time skoah facial, we always hear, Why did I wait so long to try this?  

I don't want to look red and blotchy or breakout after.  

l'm embarrassed by my blemishes, redness, extra hair above my lip, etc.

Two words 'Don't be'. Believe us, we've seen it all. Long nose hairs, clogged pores, rogue moustache hairs, and blemished skin. This is a completely normal part of being human. We won't bat an eye, and we can even help you with most of your skin concerns. We are also happy to share with you our biggest concerns and imperfections relating to our own skin.

I am afraid to try a new skin care line-I like mine.

If you have found a great thing, we are happy for you. But we have lots of products and sometimes it is nice to have a variety of products for various concerns. Either way you'll enjoy the experience of a skoah facial and you will probably learn about your skin and what is  working and what can be improved. The choice to switch or to add a few skoah products is yours.  

Isn't a 'spa treatment' a luxury?

Some sure can be. Luckily a skoah facial is a necessary indulgence. We've noticed that improving a person's skin has a great effect on their self confidence.  Likewise, taking great care of your skin earlier in life means less work later in life. Finally, the relaxation element of a facial through massage and warm, comfy treatment masks just plain feels great!             

I already have nice skin.

Having nice skin is a wonderful gift. In your case, maintaining great skin is important. You are already ahead of the game. In a similar way, 'skinny people' often think they don't need to exercise. Just like exercise, regular facials and good skin care are important for long term results.

I don't like to be touched.  

We have had several people visit skoah for a facial only to realize they do like to be touched-sometimes. The problem is, in the past, they had uncomfortable massages, and/or were not being listened to. At skoah, you are at the helm. If you don't want your feet touched, tell us and we won't be offended. Prefer lighter pressure with your massage? No problem. In fact, we'll be checking in regularly to make sure your treatment is 'just right'.

I had a bad facial years ago and don't want to try it again.

We hear you and have had several people visit skoah after 'nightmare' experiences. Let us know what happened and what you didn't like. Facial techniques, and what was considered 'good for your skin' has changed a lot over the years. Rigorous extractions, suffocating steamers and the like are not the skoah philosophy for results.

I like to use skin care lines that my favourite celebrities have used.  We've had loads of celebrities visit skoah. But our most important celebrities are our customers. Everyone gets the star treatment and everyone is a VIP. We feel it's important to respect everyone's privacy-including those we see on TV and won't indulge any imtimate details.

Why do I need a facial?

Aside from an amazingly relaxing experience, an easy way to understand the need for regular skin care workouts (facials) is to explain it in a similar way to your visits to a personal trainer for your health.  Many of us visit a personal trainer weekly or monthly to learn how to take care of our bodies. Your personal trainer will usually 'prescribe' a regimen for you to do on your own. You will likely check in to tweak, update or measure the success of your program. In the end, you are usually left with a more fit and healthy body and for the most part you probably feel a bit better about yourself.

Let's take this same concept and apply it to your skin. Our regular skoah customers usually visit about every 6 weeks for a skin care 'workout' with a skin care trainer. During the facial we teach you about your skin, we assess the progress of certain conditions, extract any congestion (clogged pores) and do a thorough exfoliation to remove dead skin and reveal the new skin underneath. From there, we teach you how to take care of your skin from home. We give you a 'workout' or skin care regime to follow in between your regular facial visits. With your regular visits we will also tweak, update and measure the success of your program and make changes as needed.  In the end, our customers describe feeling better about themselves because they see a noticeable improvement in their skin. Regular facials ensure you put your best 'face' forward and are a necessary indulgence.