Let's Face it - Facials are fun, but..

This is probably the most misunderstood service - Facials. It has long been debated if it is effective in helping people maintain healthy facial skin or not. While descriptions in spa & salon menus might read "get that dewy glow", "Age defying facial" etc. it is not always easy to decide on what will work for me. There are few things I have personally learnt being part of the beauty & wellness industry, and would like to share here -

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1. It is the good old facial massage that gets your skin to glow - from the inside. Simple science of better blood circulation. A well trained masseuse at a spa will be able to do wonders for your facial skin health with very simple facial products.

2. The higher the chemical content (harsh) of the facial product, the higher the chances of a short-lived benefit and long term damage to the facial skin if there is prolonged exposure to the harsh chemicals. "Instant glow", "Instant firmness" are the type of facials that are best avoided and if taken, you must be aware of the long term damage it can do to your skin.

3. There is more to skin types than oily, dry, combination. Generic facial products are a force fit. Only you can know what works best for your facial skin.

4. The best face masks are the good old fuller earth (multaani mitti) based masks more so for the Indian skin.The new age face masks are more feel good and pampering than truly impactful - Though any kind of pampering for the skin is good :)

5. Maintaining good facial skin through basics of CTM and regular deep hydration (for mature skin) is quite simple if you are disciplined about it. If not, surrender to a pampering Spa facial at least once a month - Well, that also calls for some discipline.

6. Some of us are really lucky to be born with the perfect skin that manage with little additional care. For the rest of us, both men & women, we need to specially take care of facial skin.

Here are some facial options at Tattva. We continuously try to evolve the massage techniques, bring back the traditional recipes that have worked for our elders and can be offered consistently at our 60+ spa locations across India.